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Are you a Takeshi Kitano Fan? See the poster below? It could be yours. Best 4 comments about Beat Takeshi will get one shipped to your door. Comment at the bottom of the post. We judge and we’ll announce the winners. Beat Takeshi’s critically acclaimed yakuza film OUTRAGE (90% Rotten Tomatoes score) is opening today in NYC and here LA at the Nuart and is available on-demand throughout the country.
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The story is of legend. A feudal lord is forced to commit suicide, and his 47 loyal followers go out to kill his killer, and after they’re done, they commit ritual suicide. It’s now turning into a 3d movie with dude, Keanu Reeves, a half Asian. How he fits as a Japanese person, we can’t understand yet, hopefully the film will deliver even 50% of what it should (get it?). Here’s some photos from the set. (Screenrant – 47)
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At this point, it doesn’t matter. The cast of Akira is white. There will be the pundits who’s love it regardless, but the casting is strange. Who knows, it might end up being like The Departed. A complete new take on Akira. If it works out like that, then fine. How’s will the ending play out? It’ll cost millions with tons of special effects. These actors? They might just be pawns in a movie that’s filled with CG. That’s optimism. (i09 - Akira)
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The list closes at 4pm. November 9th, Wednesday. 7:30 pm. Music Hall. RSVP to filmmatters@giantrobot.com. There will be giveaways, DVDs, signed items, and more!
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Robot Anime legend Gundam is a series that’s part of history. Not just anime but world cinema. The frontier of this program is still just starting off. A statue just recently stood 60 feet and became a world wide spectacle. There are more and more Gundam films being made. The toys don’t stop. What’s next? Will Hollywood ruin this? Live action? Good to see Gundam getting some ink. It’s a classic that’s huge but can be gigantic outside of Japan. (LA Times – Gundam)
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