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  • The Babel Effect

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    First it was POKEMON, now BABEL is freaking some people out. Seven people have complained of nausea and other health symptoms at theaters in Aichi and Mie prefectures after watching the Oscar-nominated U.S. movie “Babel,” theater officials said Monday. The sickness is believed to be linked with a scene about one hour and 20 minutes…

  • Next Up for Satoshi Kon

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    We finally get a few details on director Satoshi Kon’s next project. Tokyopop has posted an exclusive interview with Satoshi Kon, director of Tokyo Godfathers and the more recent Paprika. In the interview, Kon talks about the other writers who have indirectly influenced his work, such as Kurt Vonnegut and Philip K. Dick, and mentions…

  • Rinko Kikuchi in the JT

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    THE JAPAN TIMES profiles Rinko Kikuchi, who made her American film debut in last year’s BABEL.

  • Sukiyaki Western Django Trailer

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    Check out the trailer for Takashi Miike’s upcoming “sukiyaki western,” DJANGO, set for release this fall.

  • Big Dreams Little Tokyo

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    Just found the site for the film BIG DREAMS LITTLE TOKYO. Looks like a fun little indie flick, and I like the way it was shot, and also the way they’ve used the website to present the film. Have a look at the trailer here. Oh, and Hiro’s friend from HEROES is in it.

  • Ponyo On a Cliff

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    It’s official, Hayao Miyazaki’s next film for Studio Ghibli will be called GAKE NO UE NO PONYO (PONYO ON A CLIFF). More from AICN: The excellent Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli resource Nausicaa.net has reported that the master animator’s next film will be “Gake no ue no Ponyo” (Ponyo On A Cliff). The project, scheduled to appear…

  • Trailer for All God’s Children Can Dance

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    I still haven’t been able to get my hands on an issue of MONOCLE (checked some bookstores in Ikebukuro today to no avail), but the magazine’s site is featuring a few online freebies (online content will be available only to subscribers), including this trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s ALL GOD’S CHILDREN…

  • Evolving Japanese Cinema

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    It started tonight, but you can still catch screenings this weekend (February 3-4) for the latest program from TOKYO FILMeX, “Evolving Japanese Cinema,” including films by directors such as Takeshi Kitano (VIOLENT COP), Kiyoshi Kurosawa (CHARISMA), and Sabu (MONDAY). Remember, all films include English subtitles, and the entry is only 600 yen.

  • Densha Otoko DVD Release

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    Why should you pick up the R1 DVD of DENSHA OTOKO (TRAIN MAN), out from Viz Pictures next week? I’ll let Patrick Macias pitch it: The Viz Pictures R1 DVD of Train Man: Densha Otoko comes out next Tuesday (Feb/6) in the USA. “So what?” you groan, inbetween sucks on a Fudgecicle before mumbling something…

  • Graniph + The Pixies

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    I stopped by a Graniph shop earlier today, and just had to pick up this collaboration tee with The Pixies — they’re my favorite band. Looks like it was released yesterday, and it’s to promote the documentary/performance film LOUDQUIETLOUD, which will be playing at Kichijoji’s Baus Theater starting February 3. Can’t wait!