EVENT: Japanese Films @ NYICFF 2011

 I've been an avid fan of anime since the early age of 6 when Sailormoon dominated my early morning routine. A few weeks ago I got a newsletter in my inbox about the NY International Children's Film Festival and I was excited to learn about the two Japanese films they'd be screening during NYICFF -- Time of Eve & Welcome to the Spaceshow

TIME OF EVE

It was probably this screenshot of the film that really encouraged me to read more about the film (and eventually purchase a ticket for a showing). It's like an less cutesy, more adult-like version of Chobits. Here is a small description of the film:

Covering territory explored by Blade Runner and I, Robot,Time of Eve is an exquisitely drawn, sci-fi allegory that probes questions of artificial intelligence and emotions, while flirting with the moral and personal implications of human-robot romance. 

Welcome to the Spaceshow's summary and art style didn't really manage to grasp my attention quite like Time of Eve did, but it seems to be quite popular since all three screenings were sold out and 4th one was recently added.

WELCOME TO THE SPACESHOW

 With an intergalactic cast of thousands, Kojo Masunari’s colorfully explosive debut feature sets a new high for visual spectacle and sheer inventiveness of character design – in what has to be one of the most gleefully surreal depictions of alien life forms ever portrayed in cinema. 

Fans of subtitles will be pleased to know that both films will be shown with their original Japanese audio accompanied by English subtitles.

I'd definitely encourage you guys to check out these and other films at the NYICFF! The film festival officially start this Friday March 4th! So make sure to buy tickets while you still can!~

For movie and ticket information check out the link below!

http://www.gkids.tv/intheaters.cfm

Stay tuned for more Japan in NYC events!

XOXO
La Tenoli