Hit Japanese Zombie Movie at Alamo Drafthouse
“Seriously? Another zombie film? We know… we had the same reaction,” said Annick Mahnert, director of international programming at...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 12, 20193 min read
API Legislative Caucus ‘Extremely Disappointed’ Over Pay Disparity for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screenwri
SACRAMENTO.–The California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus on Sept. 6 issued a letter to the Ann Sarnoff, the CEO of Warner...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 11, 20191 min read
Anime Double Features at Aero Theatre
SANTA MONICA — The following anime double features will be playing at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica: Thursday,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 10, 20191 min read
Anime Feature ‘Promare’ at Selected Theaters
The first feature-length film from the acclaimed Studio Trigger, creators of the hit series “Kill la Kill” and “Little Witch Academia,”...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 6, 20191 min read
‘After Life,’ ‘Whisper of the Heart’ at Faith UMC
“After Life” TORRANCE — The monthly Japanese Movie Night will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 30, 20193 min read
‘Shin Godzilla’ and ‘Mothra vs. Godzilla’ at the Vista
“‘Shin Godzilla/Godzilla Resurgence’ … is essentially a Godzilla reboot in that it acts as a new origin story for Godzilla....
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 26, 20191 min read
‘The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl’ at Japan Foundation
From the visionary mind of director Masaaki Yuasa (“Mind Game,” Adventure Time‘s “Food Chain”) directs this animated film adapting Morimi...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 26, 20192 min read
‘Van Gogh & Japan’ at Laemmle Theatres
Claremont 5, 450 W. 2nd St., Claremont Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino Playhouse 7, 673 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena Royal,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 23, 20191 min read
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Screenings in August
Screenings are on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 12:55 p.m. (dubbed); Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. (subtitled); and Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m....
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 22, 20192 min read
Panel on ‘Asian Americans on Stage and Film’ at Fountain Theatre
Tamlyn Tomita A panel entitled “Role Players: Asian Americans on Stage and Film” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, after the 2 p.m....
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 20, 20191 min read
‘Asako I & II’ at Ahrya Fine Arts
In this mysterious and intoxicating pop romance, a young woman, Asako (Erika Karata), meets and falls madly in love with a drifter, Baku...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 15, 20192 min read
NHK World to Broadcast ‘I Too Was a Child of Camp’
Satsuki Ina “I Too Was a Child of Camp,” a new documentary by NHK World-Japan featuring Satsuki Ina and others Japanese Americans who...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Screening of ‘Tampopo,’ ‘Ponyo’ at Faith UMC
TORRANCE — Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St. in Torrance, will hold its monthly Japanese Movie Night on Sunday, Aug. 18,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Screenings of Subtitled, Dubbed Versions of ‘Millennium Actress’
When the legendary Ginei Studios shuts down, filmmaker Genya Tachibana and his assistant are tasked with interviewing its reclusive star,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 1, 20193 min read
Visual Communications Receives National Film Preservation Foundation Funding
Visual Communications co-founder Robert A. Nakamura on location during the Asian American Wildflower Tour, circa 1972. Director...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 24, 20191 min read
30th Anniversary Screenings of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of “Spirited Away,” and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 18, 20192 min read
Two Homelands
From left, Tsuyoshi Muro, Mikako Tabe and Shun Oguri in “Two Homelands,” based on the novel by Toyoko Yamasaki. Oguri plays a Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 17, 20191 min read
‘Still Walking,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ at Faith UMC
“Still Walking” TORRANCE — “Still Walking” (2008, 115 minutes), directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, will be shown on Sunday, July 21, at 5...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 5, 20194 min read
Family a Winning Answer for ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS, Rafu Arts & Entertainment Aside from the astounding winnings he amassed on the TV game show, James Holzhauer’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 3, 20193 min read
Ally Maki Joins ‘Toy Story’ Family
Ally Maki’s character, Giggle Mcdimples, is Bo Peep’s confidant. (Disney/Pixar) Actress Ally Maki is featured in Disney/Pixar’s...
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