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From Up on Poppy Hill

Posted on March 22, 2013 by James McNally

From Up on Poppy Hill opens today, Friday March 22nd, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. From Up on Poppy Hill (Director: Goro Miyazaki): Japan is home to the most mature animated film industry in the world. Mature in both senses … Continue reading →

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Shinsedai Festival 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011 by James McNally

Shinsedai launches its third edition tonight through Sunday at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Continuing to showcase new independent cinema from Japan, co-programmers Chris Magee (J-Film Powwow) and Jasper Sharp (Midnight Eye) have curated another strong lineup for this year’s … Continue reading →

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Free Japanese Films at the Bloor

Posted on December 3, 2010 by James McNally

The Japan Foundation is bringing its annual festival of free Japanese film back to the Bloor Cinema from December 9-12. All films are presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Arrive early to avoid disappointment! Thursday December 9 at 6:30pm – … Continue reading →

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Shinsedai Festival 2010

Posted on July 19, 2010 by James McNally

Shinsedai is back for a second year. After a successful inaugural edition last August, co-programmers Chris Magee (J-Film Powwow) and Jasper Sharp (Midnight Eye) have curated an even stronger lineup of new independent Japanese cinema. This year’s festival runs from … Continue reading →

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The Invention of Dr. NakaMats

Posted on May 5, 2010 by James McNally

The Invention of Dr. NakaMats (Director: Kaspar Astrup Schröder): A singularly unsettling experience, watching The Invention of Dr. NakaMats is like being dropped down a rabbit hole like Alice in Wonderland and wondering if what you’re seeing with your eyes … Continue reading →

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