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Masanao Kawajiri's Cherry and Virgin (@candvMovie) is the Before Sunrise of the otaku generation. #TIFFJP
In which I chat with the directors of the Japanese films in competition at #TIFFJP: screendaily.com/features/thr…
#TIFFJP kicks off tomorrow. Here’s my preview piece/interview with festival director Hisamatsu. screendaily.com/features/all…
Since lawn-mowing goats are in the news today, here's an entire show I subtitled about them. youtube.com/watch?v=0M_EJo7K…
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New anime about outcasts, outsiders and vampire girls take center stage at the Tokyo International Film Festival, while a retrospective of women directors and public talks will explore the changing landscape of animation. 👉 ebx.sh/RIrxPg
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Excellent deep dive into the current state of Japan's anime industry by the indefatigable @rhymeswithguy. The "K"-shaped economy is く(ku)-shaped here:
japantimes.co.jp/culture/202…
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Across the generations, popular manga have lent themselves to both live-action and anime adaptations — with sometimes surprising results. 👉 ebx.sh/xMeHG0
My look at Shingo Ota’s Numakage Public Pool.
So long, summer days: Shingo Ota's "hybrid documentary" records the final days of a public pool that was a microcosm of society. ebx.sh/hDwJ2Q
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"That's just like the human heart": Debut anime director Ryo Katanosaka reflects on the mysterious seaside setting that inspired his short film "Shiranui." 👉 ebx.sh/xO2j96
CoMix Wave Films' latest theatrical outing is Shiranui, a 36-minute short from a first-time anime director. I spoke with him for the JT: japantimes.co.jp/culture/202…
The Odyssey is set to conquer the worldwide box office this weekend.
...Except for in Japan, where it's not opening until September. Instead, Japanese cinemagoers will be digging domestic sword-and-sandals epic Kingdom V.
I dug into the Cosmic Princess Kaguya phenomenon with the help of producer Kenshi Nagasaka at Twin Engine: screendaily.com/features/how…
Why do the annual Detective Conan films always perform so well in Japan? I try to crack the case.
A rotating cast of fan-favorite characters and shifting tones keep each installment of "Detective Conan" feeling familiar yet refreshingly new year after year. ebx.sh/zzCIGG
Heard there's a new Mario movie out. Bet it's not as good as this one: japantimes.co.jp/culture/202…
Why old anime is having a moment in cinemas. By me.
Why are decades-old anime like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus" returning to multiplexes? Lower risk, loyal fans and a chance for new audiences to discover forgotten classics. 👉 ebx.sh/wILnKu
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Why are decades-old anime like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus" returning to multiplexes? Lower risk, loyal fans and a chance for new audiences to discover forgotten classics. ebx.sh/JlcsKg
Beam me to London, Scotty.
Our spring season of programming is now on sale including special events celebrating the 60th anniversary of #StarTrek!
🎬From an exclusive Star Trek trail showcasing incredible objects from the archives to the world first screening of the entire Star Trek cinematic legacy on one of the biggest screens in the UK, join us this spring to celebrate 60 years of the iconic science fiction franchise.
