Japanese Movie Night

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Classes & Events

J-Sei at the Movies
Friday, August 9, 6:30 pm (on Zoom)

This month, we will watch a film from one of the most popular and enduring film series in cinema history: the original ZATOICHI series, consisting of 25 films from 1962 to 1973 and starring Katsu Shintaro as the wandering blind masseur who happens to be a master swordsman. A couple of months ago in June, our guest host Ellen had selected a modern re-telling of this classic story directed by and starring Kitano Takeshi, but this evening we will watch one of the original chambara films that brought this screen icon to the attention of movie lovers everywhere. This will be a fun opportunity to compare old and new and to figure out why such legendary figures and the action genre they’re a part of have fascinated movie audiences in Japan and worldwide.

Please join us on Friday, August 9, at 6:30pm on Zoom. RSVP Jill (jill@j-sei.org) with “Aug movie night” in the subject line. We’ll send you Zoom info and reminders beforehand.

 J-Sei Movie Night Bento

 
For movie night, you can order specially made obento from My Friend Yuji for pickup on Friday, August 9 in conjunction with Movie Night. Here are Chef Yuji’s mouth-watering offerings:
  • Kimchi Fried Rice ($18) – Kimchi fried rice, pork belly, garlic, ginger, onion and fried egg;
  • Mochiko Chicken Plate ($20) – Hawaiian style mochiko fried chicken, furikake, koshihikari rice and mac salad;
  • Spicy White Tuna Maki ($24) – Whole futomaki with smoked local albacore, tobiko, spicy sauce, avocado and cucumber.
Click on the button below to place your order. Pick up your meal at the selected pick-up time at J-Sei on Friday, August 9. Thank you!
MY FRIEND YUJI

To order: When you click on the button above, it will take you directly to a pop-up order form on the My Friend Yuji webpage, where you first select a pickup time. In the next window, click a bento and select the number you want to order; repeat with other bento if desired. Click the “View order” bar at the bottom to confirm your order and click “Continue to payment” to sign in and pay for your order.

Support J-Sei At the Movies

Thanks to you, J-Sei At the Movies is in its Seventh Year! We look forward to more creative programming with educational and inspiring Japanese and Japanese American films. We are especially grateful for the up close and personal chats with filmmakers as we learn so much from the exchange.

We love having a growing and enthusiastic audience. We welcome any donations to help us offset costs for Movie Night. Thanks for considering this.