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Anime and Hollywood (the dance of rivals seeking to embrace)

Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 pm (doors 6 pm) Roland Kelts talks about modern Anime, its influences on Hollywood, and vice-versa. An in-depth examination of how Japanese and American entertainment businesses are influencing each other in an infinite loop. Just as … Continue reading →

The Life and Works of the God of Manga, Osamu Tezuka

In this intimate lecture, Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica and contributing writer for The New Yorker, introduces the tremendously influential and genre-defining works of manga master Osamu Tezuka, best known for his works Astro Boy and Black Jack. Expert Kelts … Continue reading →