J-Sei at the Movies
Friday, October 11, 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.
For this Halloween month of October, we’ll watch a classic Japanese ghost film: KURONEKO (Black Cat) from 1968, directed by Shindō Kaneto and starring Nakamura Kichiemon, Otowa Nobuko, and Taichi Kiwako as a samurai and two vengeful spirits with a tragic connection. Based on a Japanese folktale and filmed in atmospheric high-contrast B&W with elements of eroticism, this movie is part of a long tradition depicting Japan’s fascination with the supernatural and is a forerunner of the modern J-horror movie genre. (Warning: This movie includes scenes of sexual assault and violence.)
Hope you can join us on Friday, October 11, at 6:30pm on Zoom. Send your RSVP to Jill (jill@j-sei.org) with “Oct movie night” in the subject line. We’ll send you Zoom info and reminders beforehand.
J-Sei Movie Night Bento
- Beef Sukiyaki Donburi – Stir fried sukiyaki beef, onions and yam noodles over koshihikari rice and pickle and soft egg – $18
- Bara Chirashi – Mixed cured fish over shari made from akazu (red vinegar) and koshihikari rice – $40
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.