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Sion Sono’s epic films showed this weekend at Cinefamily in LA. Here’s a shot of Sion Sono below. Unknown to a most of the sold out crowd was the fact that we brought in some extra fun in the form of food trucks. Lomo Arigato brought in the Japanese Peruvian food. I saw some of the folks munching down. Out in the patio was James Chong and Jesse Fillingham. The next day featured Mandoline Grill, Mari Inukai and Albert Reyes! Lomo Arigato! This pic rocks. Jesse and James brought their wares. These guys are great.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – the Cinefamily and Giant Robot Present: Japanese Director Sion Sono in Person at Cinefamily
Four Sion Sono films showing at the Cinefamily. June 10 and June 11, 2011 611 N Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 323 655 2510 cinefamily.org Giant Robot and the Cinefamily is proud to host four Sion Sono films, with director Sion Sono in person to do a Q and A after the first screening on each day. Sono is scheduled to introduce the second screenings if time permits. Sion Sono is among the hottest filmmakers from Japan and is a film festival favorite worldwide. June 10th Cold Fish 8pm *free, Hair Extensions 12 Midnight $10. June 11th Love Exposure 2:30pm $10, Noriko’s Dinner Table 8pm $10. the Cinefamily screenings are free for members. In addition: Giant Robot Friends will be showing their wares, art, and more, before and after the screenings. Pick up some zines, prints, and artwork. Friday: James Chong + Jesse Fillingham Saturday: Mari Inukai + Albert Reyes For your hunger, we’re bringing in some great GR approved food trucks. Friday: Lomo Arigato (Peruvian Japanese) Saturday 2nd screening: Mandoline Grill (Real Vietnamese) Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher eric@giantrobot.com (310) 479-7311
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