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J-Sei at the Movies
Friday, September 13, 6:30 pm (on Zoom)

J-Sei Movie Night is in its 7th year dedicated to the wonderful and fascinating world of Japanese cinema. It’s a fun way to learn about and discuss Japanese history and culture through the lens of international film and commentary.

This month, we explore a much loved genre in Japanese literature and TV/film: the murder mystery. Please join us to watch and discuss SUSPECT X / 容疑者Xの献身 (2008), starring Fukuyama Masaharu (Like Father, Like Son; The Third Murder) as “Galileo,” a brilliant but eccentric physicist battling wits with an equally brilliant nemesis in a case that is stumping the entire police force. Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Higashino Keigo and featuring the cast of the popular TV series, we’ll consider, among other things, what makes a good mystery satisfying and whether there are any unique traits that distinguish a Japanese mystery from counterparts in other countries.

Hope you can join us on Friday, September 13, at 6:30pm on Zoom. Send your RSVP to Jill (jill@j-sei.org) with “Sept movie night” in the subject line. We’ll send you Zoom info and reminders beforehand.

 J-Sei Movie Night Bento

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.