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  • Expat Video

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    One of the frustrating things for anyone living here who’s into foreign films but who can’t read Japanese subtitles is that you’re pretty limited in what you can watch. I was just sent a link to this site, Expat Video, which is a Japanese DVD rental-by-mail service specializing in Japanese films (and other foreign films)…

  • Paprika

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    A trailer for Satoshi Kon’s upcoming film, PAPRIKA, is online for your viewing pleasure — don’t you just love YouTube — here. The film is set to come out in January of next year.

  • Gedo Senki Getting Panned

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    Some bad news for the upcoming GEDO SENKI (TALES OF EARTHSEA) from Studio Ghibli: Studio Ghibli’s Gedo Senki, which is to be released in theaters this week, has received a 2.3 rating (out of 5) on Yahoo Movies Japan by people who have seen advanced screenings. Comparatively, recent anime Tokikake received a 4.7 grade, Pokemon…

  • Riding the Cultural Wave

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    Japan is considering expanding the Tokyo International Film Festival to boost the country’s “cultural content industry,” which in addition to books and film involves animation, comics, music and game software, the industry minister said Tuesday. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Toshihiro Nikai said at a press conference the film festival, which has been held 18…

  • Skip City International D-Cinema Festival 2006

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    Another great Tokyo film festival to take in: Established one step ahead of the film industry’s digitalization process, this international film festival is being held for the third time this year. Admitted to the competition are films that were shot, edited, and can be screened in digital format. Shown in the feature film section of…

  • Short Film Market 2006

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    This looks cool: Cinema Angelica and Moving Pictures Japan launch a joint project to support young talents and explore new possibilities focusing on short films. The first step on the way is a screening + market event introducing works by film directors associated with the project. The 16 movies shown here are of an immense…

  • The Whispering of the Gods

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    Midnight Eye reviews Tatsushi Omori’s controversial film THE WHISPERING OF THE GODS, which was released last year independently from Japan’s distribution system to avoid censorship problems.

  • Oh! Mikey Night

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    Patrick brings news of an “Oh! Mikey Night” (well, series of nights, as it’s happening throughout July) where they will be screening some of the more adult-oriented episodes of the cult series. More info on Patrick’s Agenda. Speaking of OH! MIKEY, I saw bits from the new American adaptation, and I can tell you that…

  • This Week at Gridskipper

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    Two More from Wonderwall Japan Foundation Film Series Part 6 You can read all of my Gridskipper posts here (or even subscribe to a feed).

  • The Masters and Jidaigeki

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    Time for another round of classic Japanese films presented with English subtitles at a very nice price: “The Japan Foundation Film Series Part 6: The Masters and Jidaigeki.” Most readers of the English edition of REALTOKYO are probably familiar with The Japan Foundation’s series of screenings of Japanese films with English subtitles. This sixth installment…