http://bayanime.com/forums/ San Francisco Bay Area community for fans of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:03:16 +0000 http://bayanime.com/forums/topic/film#post-2254 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:53:36 +0000 Jack 2254@http://bayanime.com/forums/ <p>It feels like it's been too long since we've been graced with a quality film from Japan or of Japanese history. I noticed there are TWO Chinese Cinema pieces out right now - Detective Dee and Shaolin. That seems like a lot. Where is the love? I think a few films were in the festival circuit, will they come to the Bay Area for release? </p> http://bayanime.com/forums/topic/kabuki-noh-opera-the-sumidagawa-project-1#post-2252 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:50:25 +0000 donmelvin5000 2252@http://bayanime.com/forums/ <p>Three versions. One haunting tale.</p> <p>A mother searches for her lost son. Driven half-mad with worry, she meets a ferryman on the Sumida River who may know something. But is she prepared to learn the truth?</p> <p>The tragic story of Sumidagawa has haunted Japanese and Western artists for hundreds of years. Join JETAANC as we explore three very different versions of the story on film: Noh theatre, Kabuki theatre, and chamber opera. Don’t miss this chance to see these rarely-screened masterpieces. All events are free and open to the public. Event website: <a href="http://www.jetaanc.org/kabuki" rel="nofollow">http://www.jetaanc.org/kabuki</a></p> <p>Sumidagawa (Noh version)<br /> September 11, 2pm, Center for Japanese Studies, UC Berkeley<br /> First performed in medieval Japan, the Noh version of Sumidagawa has moved audiences for centuries with its particular blend of mystery and pathos. A master work in the kyojomono category of Noh play—dramas of madwomen. 80 mins. In Japanese with English and Japanese subtitles. </p> <p>Sumidagawa (Kabuki version)<br /> September 18, 2pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center<br /> With inspiration from Russian ballet, the Noh version was adapted to the Kabuki stage. The result is one of the great modern masterpieces of Kabuki. The famed onnagata Nakamura Utaemon VI plays the mother in one of his signature roles. 45 mins. In Japanese with English translation. </p> <p>Curlew River (chamber opera version)<br /> October 16, 2pm, Center for Japanese Studies, UC Berkeley<br /> Benjamin Britten was a world-renowned composer when he saw the Noh Sumidagawa in Japan in 1956. Intensely moved, he vowed to write a chamber opera of the story. Transposing the setting to the Curlew River in medieval England, Britten composed a powerful and touching parable for our times. 70 mins. In English with English subtitles. Please note this is a rare video document of this piece. As such, the audio and video are acceptable, but not high fidelity. </p> <p>For more information, email <a href="mailto:communications@jetaanc.org" rel="nofollow">communications@jetaanc.org</a> or contact:</p> <p>Center for Japanese Studies, 2223 Fulton Street, 6th Floor, Berkeley, (510) 642-3156</p> <p>Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland, (510) 637-0455</p> <p>Sponsored by JETAANC Kabuki Club, the UC Berkeley Center for Japanese Studies, and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center </p> http://bayanime.com/forums/topic/kabuki-movie-the-five-bandits-724#post-2242 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:20:16 +0000 donmelvin5000 2242@http://bayanime.com/forums/ <p>A special screening of the Kabuki classic, The Five Bandits, the story of the notorious bandit Benten Kozo and his cohorts, a sinister group who live outside the law but still abide by their own code of honor. Onoe Kikugoro, skillful at both male and female roles, plays both the samurai’s daughter and the villain Benten Kozo. In Japanese with English commentary. </p> <p>If you are curious why Kabuki’s unique combination of drama, music, dance, and spectacle continues to entertain millions every year, this is a rare chance to see one of the classics. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. </p> <p>Presented by JETAANC Kabuki Club. Co-sponsored by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC).</p> <p>When: Sunday, July 24, 2011, 2:00 pm<br /> Where: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC), 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco (Japantown)<br /> Contact: <a href="mailto:communications@jetaanc.org" rel="nofollow">communications@jetaanc.org</a><br /> Website: <a href="http://www.jetaanc.org/events" rel="nofollow">http://www.jetaanc.org/events</a> </p> http://bayanime.com/forums/topic/james-camerons-avatar#post-1942 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:19:15 +0000 Bentoboxbobby 1942@http://bayanime.com/forums/ <p>Saw it last night in 3-D.</p> <p>One word:</p> <p>GORGEOUS.</p> <p>Must watch in 3-D, since it was filmed in that original technology.</p> <p>Bobby </p> http://bayanime.com/forums/topic/meetup-suggestion-seeing-a-movie-922#post-1567 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:47:38 +0000 tropicalthought 1567@http://bayanime.com/forums/ <p>Tue, 9/22 (5:00pm, 8:00pm) – 1 night only! / Tickets $10<br /> Honey and Clover<br /> (2006, 116min., With English Subtitles, Directed by Masahiro Takata)<br /> Cast: Sho Sakurai, Yu Aoi, Yusuke Iseya<br /> I found this information on the New People website. I was thinking of going to the 5pm show, if I did not have to work that day. I am on call so I never know, but if some people would like to join me it can be a meetup. The location is the New People's building in SF Japantown on the lower level. The description of the film is about art students, and it may be part anime and part live action. I noticed the film when we stopped by the building to see the art gallery after having lunch at the 9/12 artist meet up. </p> http://bayanime.com/forums/topic/observe-and-report#post-703 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:17:31 +0000 Bentoboxbobby 703@http://bayanime.com/forums/ <p>Just watched this movie, and it was pretty good. It was like the dark side to "Paul Blart: Mall Cop". It had more depth and a message than just a family-friendly film. That's just from my humble opinion. If you're easily offended and grossed out, this is not the film for you. I don't like all Seth Rogen films, but the only ones that he was in that were good were "40 Year old Virgin", "Superbad", "Zack and Miri make a Porno", and "Fanboys". Otherwise, I thought I got my $8.75 worth, IMHO.</p> <p>TBC,<br /> Bobby </p>