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  • TOKYO FILMeX 2005

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    The annual TOKYO FILMeX film festival always offers up a great lineup (and are usually very English sub-friendly), and this year’s edition seems to continue the tradition. Just as we’ve come to expect it from this festival, this year’s edition of TOKYO FILMeX sports again a compelling lineup for all those you call themselves film…

  • Rampo Jigoku

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    Tadanobu Asano (you know, that guy who just happens to be my favorite actor) has a new film out (started this past Saturday), RAMPO JIGOKU. It’s only playing in two theaters though: Cine Saison Shibuya and Theatre Shinjuku. Update: Patrick went to see the film, and offers this short review.

  • Midnight Eye

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    Japanese film site Midnight Eye has just been updated with some new features (like an interview with director Shinji Aoyama, pictured here) and a bunch of reviews.

  • 18th Tokyo International Film Festival

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    I haven’t had time (and money) to really look into the 18th Tokyo International Film Festival (until October 30), but METROPOLIS has some good coverage here (as always, link dies after a week). Pictured here is an image from the Zhang Yimou-directed RIDING ALONE FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES, starring Ken Takakura, which opened the festival.…

  • Living Off Japanese Subculture

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    Patrick Macias is blogging a storm these days, describing his adventures from all points of the Yamanote, and everywhere in between, and turning into a budding celebrity at the same time. He’s also appearing in some of the DVD extras for the new Japanese (Region 2) international version of GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE.…

  • Tokyo Asia-Pacific Entertainment Festival

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    This looks like fun, and I believe it’s the event where Sony is going to be premiering some PS3-related vids (and possible hands-on gameplay). While the contents of the “Tokyo Content Market” […] is rather business-oriented, this festival here is more for the end user. It’s the first big event gathering various aspects of entertainment…

  • Digital Film Distribution in Tokyo

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    Anything that can help update Tokyo’s crummy theaters is a good thing. Now if only they could do something about ticket prices… A group of five Japanese and U.S. companies said Tuesday they will begin 10-month experiments next week to run the latest Hollywood movies transferred to Japan as digital data via optical fiber. The…

  • Sin City Bar

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    I loved the movie-adaptation of SIN CITY (and I’m a huge fan of the comics), and was really surprised to hear about this limited-time SIN CITY themed bar in Aoyama, especially with Maki Nomiya (whose new album, PARTY PEOPLE, is out tomorrow) being involved. From METROPOLIS: After catching the new Bruce Willis flick, keep the…

  • Tagatameni

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    This makes me very happy — Tadanobu Asano stars in a new film, TAGATAMENI, set for release on October 15. I also really like the score heard in the trailer.

  • Onedotzero_nippon 2005

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    It’s that time of the year again — onedotzero_nippon is back in town, taking place at Unit in Daikanyama this year, September 30 to October 2. I’m a big fan of the festival, and try to catch a few programs every year (finances permitting). On top of the film showcase (have a look at the…