Directed by Yoshitaka Yamaguchi 2014, 100 minutes, PG Starring Kazuki Kitamura, Misako Renbutsu, Yasufumi Terawaki, Kanji Tsuda, Shigeyuki Totsugi Historical comedy/drama It's feline fanciers versus dog devotees in this comic tale of rivalry, revenge and redemption through the love of a good cat. Kyutaro is … Continue reading →
Directed by Osamu Minorikawa 2013, 106 minutes, PG Starring Ko Shibasaki, Yôko Maki, Shinobu Terajima Comedy/drama Sue, Mai and Sawa documents the enduring friendship of three single women in their thirties as they confront the challenges, indignities and rewards of work, … Continue reading →
Directed by Yûzô Asahara 2013, 122 minutes, PG Starring Aya Ueto, Kengo Kôra, Kimiko Yo Historical comedy/drama Haru has an excellent sense of taste and great talent as a chef, but her "spirited character" was too much for her first husband, who divorced her after … Continue reading →
in conjunction with Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints The Bad Sleep Well Directed by Akira Kurosawa 1960, 150 min Japanese with English subtitles Revenge is served cold (with a menacing appetizer of wedding cake, the highlight of a stunning opening scene) in … Continue reading →
in conjunction with Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints Kuroneko Directed by Kaneto Shindo 1968, 99 min Japanese with English subtitles Yone and Shige live alone in a modest house in a bamboo forest; their son/husband has gone off to … Continue reading →
in conjunction with Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints Hana Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda 2006, 120 min Japanese with English subtitles Despite being set in the same location and time period of the Ako incident, Hana is a … Continue reading →
Presented in cooperation with the Hamilton Central Public Library Directed by Yûzô Asahara 2013, 122 minutes Starring Aya Ueto, Kengo Kôra, Kimiko Yo Historical comedy/drama Haru has an excellent sense of taste and great talent as a chef, but her “spirited character” was … Continue reading →
CINEMA KABUKI In high definition on the big screen, direct from Japan Subtitled in English Kabuki Theatre, with origins dating back to the 1600s, has remained steeped in tradition while constantly innovating itself. Live productions, featuring some of today's greatest … Continue reading →
Presented in cooperation with the Hamilton Central Public Library Directed by Atsunori Kawamura 2012, 113 minutes Documentary “I hope that soup will, in its own unobtrusive way, warmly nurture love and peace. I am convinced that from our first breath to our last, soups … Continue reading →
Wisdom and soup recipes from popular author and TV personality Yoshiko Tasumi.
