Tag Archives: japan

Paprika

Paprika (Director: Satoshi Kon, Japan, 2006): I’m not really a genuine otaku nor do I aspire to be, but I do have a little bit of experience with Japanese anime, including the films of Hiyao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbour … Continue reading

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Brave Story

Brave Story (Director: Kôichi Chigira, Japan, 2006): Wataru is a normal eleven-year-old boy. When Ashikawa, the new kid at school, tells him about a doorway to a magical world where wishes are granted, he’s curious. Then his father tells him … Continue reading

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Wholphin Issue 3, now with Funky Forest!

I’ve got the first two issues of Wholphin, the McSweeney’s-affiliated DVD magazine of short films, and was wondering when the third was coming out. In checking out their site, I discovered that included on the upcoming issue will be a … Continue reading

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival

Yeah, I know. I should be completely film festivaled out by now, but this one looks interesting. The Toronto After Dark Film Festival features sci-fi, horror and fantasy films with a strong dose of Asian cinema. It runs from October … Continue reading

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Linda Linda Linda

Linda Linda Linda (Japan, director Nobuhiro Yamashita): Named for a song by legendary Japanese “punks” The Blue Hearts, this film tells the story of four girls who form a band for an end-of-year high school festival. They decide to play … Continue reading

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