Japanese Film Festival 2008

Note by Admin: I think we should all go as a group. Who's with me? XD Admin here is planning to watch the movies by Ishikawa Kon. And basically almost everything there. INCLUDING ULTRAMAN Let me know if any of you are interested, so we can plan a whole thing? Leave your replies on the Comment Box. Chatbox replies will not be entertained.

Note that all info is taken directly, courtesy of Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL).

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Japanese Film Festival 2008

Konnichiwa, nihon eiga sai e yokoso! (Hello, welcome to Japanese Film Festival!)

Japanese Film Festival is back again. This time around you can enjoy 10 films, which will be screened at GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama in Klang Valley and GSC Gurney Plaza in Penang. For both of those who enjoyed and missed last year, this is the chance for you to catch these Japanese films with such an affordable ticket price again!

This is certainly a spectacular festival for Japanese film fans. We are screening 7 new titles produced in between 2004 and 2007. From human drama and anime to horror, the great variety of films ensures you a wonderful weekend.

We will also have “ICHIKAWA Kon Retrospective” and screen 3 titles directed by him as a mark of respect and memorial to this world-renowned director, who passed away on 13th February this year.

And yet a secret to all of you, We’ll have a special appearance of Ultraman Mebius at GSC Mid Valley on 19th July 2008, Saturday to celebrate this festival with you.

So, hurry up, circle the festival dates and spread this news to everyone around you. Let’s make this festival a memorable one!

Details as below:-
KUALA LUMPUR
Venue : GSC Mid Valley & GSC 1 Utama (New Wing)
Duration : 17 (Thu) – 21 (Mon) July 2008
Ticket Price : RM5 per screening
Reservation : Call GSC at 03-8312 3456 or log on to www.gsc.com.my

PENANG
Venue : GSC Gurney Plaza
Duration : 25 (Fri) – 27 (Sun) July 2008
Ticket Price : RM5 per screening
Reservation : Call GSC at 04-222 3456 or log on to www.gsc.com.my

* Booking can be made from 2 days before the screening.
** If reservation is full, tickets may be available for walk-in purchase at participating cinemas.

The list of films to be screened is as follows:
*** All films are in Japanese with English subtitles
Kaidan is in Japanese with English and Chinese subtitles

• TOKYO TOWER - Mom & Me, and sometimes Dad - / 東京タワー　オカンとボクと、時々オトン
Directed by MATSUOKA Joji 松岡　錠司 (2007, 142min)

• Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers / ウルトラマンメビウス＆ウルトラ兄弟
Directed by KONAKA Kazuya 小中　和哉 (2006, 93min)

• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Animation) / 時をかける少女
Directed by HOSODA Mamoru 細田　守 (2006, 98min)

• Fourteen / 14歳
Directed by HIROSUE Hiromasa 廣末　哲万 (2006, 114min)

• Tony Takitani / トニー滝谷
Directed by ICHIKAWA Jun 市川　準 (2004, 75min)

• Memories of Matsuko / 嫌われ松子の一生
Directed by NAKASHIMA Tetsuya 中島　哲也 (2006, 130min)

• Kaidan / 怪談
Directed by NAKATA Hideo 中田　秀夫 (2007, 119min)

ICHIKAWA Kon Retrospective
• Harp of Burma / ビルマの竪琴
Directed by ICHIKAWA Kon 市川 崑 (1956, 116min)

• Ten Dark Women / 黒い十人の女
Directed by ICHIKAWA Kon 市川 崑 (1961, 103min)

• Dora-Heita / どら平太
Directed by ICHIKAWA Kon 市川 崑 (2000, 111min)

Notes: Titles are subject to change in the case of unforeseeable matters.

For more info, visit the site here

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get firefox 3 final release on the 17th of june ;)

DTD Music Fest

Venue : The Annexe, Central Market.
Selangor
Malaysia

Date : 3rd May 2008

Ticket Price : Presale RM25, Doorsale RM30

The Lineup :
Nao, Destroyer, ETC, Oracle, Ika, Trendkill, Dropout, flica, Lang, Manhand, Fetus, Dian Bang, Silent Prayer, forbidden culture, neuyabe, RainF, KOKKAMANGO, Xerpant, Zang wang, Gray Zone


not my kinda stuff but yeah. who knows they might actually turn up great ;)

Event people? (again?)

Jolly Koh at PETRONAS – Artist Book and Exhibition
Venue :
Galeri PETRONAS
Lot 341-343, Level 3, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours :
10am - 8pm

Date & Time :
Tue 6 – Sun 18 May 2008 (Tue - Sun: 10am - 8pm)

Tickets :
Free Admission

Synopsis :
"Jolly Koh is considered one of Malaysia's pioneer modernists.

This exhibition showcases a selection of paintings that span his entire practice, with an emphasis on recent works from the last ten years.

The exhibition also boasts some of his most iconic romantic abstract landscapes, expressed in his signature marriage of beautiful colors and dynamic marks." -kakiseni.com


Malaysian Naive Art Exhibition
Venue :
The Annexe @ Central Market
The Annexe Gallery Studio Theatre, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi
Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours :
Office Hours: 10am - 6pm; Exhibition Days: 11am - 7pm

Date & Time :
Thu 8 - Sun 25 May 2008 (11am - 7pm; closed Mon)
Tickets :
Free Admission

Synopsis :
"Malaysian Naive Art Showcase 2008 brings you 24 local naive artists, showing more then 50 stunning art pieces.

Curated by Prof. Madya Mahzan Musa (UUM), the participating artists are Yusof Gajah, Azmi Sharif, Ali Akhbar, Ismail Baba, Rosli M Don, Nur Yusniza / Jaja, Abdul Aziz / Jojo, Donald ‘dog‘, Solihi, Nizam, Waja, Hudri Hayat, Sabariah Hitam, Alfie, Sham Ahmad (Ringgo), Nur Azmi, Jainal Ambingan, Awang Fadillah, Noraini, Mamu, Ija, Zulkhairi Kamaruddin / Eri, Zaid Noa and Roslan Mohamed.

The official opening will be officiated by the Norwegian Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Mr Arild Braastad, on Thu 8 May 2008, at 8pm.

Presented by Gajah-gajah Gallery & The Annexe, Central Market." -kakiseni.com


The 1st Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest (KLAB)
Venue :
The Annexe @ Central Market
The Annexe Gallery Studio Theatre, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi
Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours :
Office Hours: 10am - 6pm; Exhibition Days: 11am - 7pm

Date & Time :
Sat 3 - Sun 4 May 2008 (12noon - 6pm)
Tickets :
Free Admission

Synopsis :
"The 1st KL Alternative Bookfest (KLAB) is basically a gathering of small, independent publishers to get together to sell, launch and discuss books.

Among the events being planned are book launches and a book giveaway - where you can drop off books you no longer want.

Participating booksellers are Gerakbudaya, SIRD, Tokobuku, Silverfish, Matahari, Zi, Kinibooks, Monsoon, Suarasuara, Holograms, Sindiket Soljah, Sisters in Islam and Project OMG.

UPDATE!
The launch of the Kakiscript book, 10 x 10: 100 Minutes to Change the World (a compilation of the 10 winning plays of the Kakiscript Playwriting Competition), will also take place at the KLAB on Sunday, 3 May 2008, at 2pm. For more information about the Kakiscript book launch, click here!" -kakiseni.com

sorry no poster for the other 2 events. as for Jolly Koh at petronas, one of malaysia's pioneer modernist? hmm... i wonder....

Sunway Lagoon on the 9th May 2008

Ok peeps!

Who's up for a day of fun in Lagoon on Fri on the last week of hols? C'mon ppl, don't be lazy and don't try to sabotage ok!

Helmi! CRAWL out from your hole for once and breathe the fresh air and see sky ok.

Lets all go have fun bfr the new term of hell begin. And of course drown ppl too. rofl

ok la. I damn sien nothing to do here in the country down under summore so cold.

Make time, make up your mind and do the right thing. Haha.

Seriously la, lets all go have fun!

SEA notes

phil/thai SEA notes just in case if anyone else haven't got it or lost it.
http://www2.zippyshare.com/v/54752125/file.html

to those who'll be at college, i recommend you to photocopy the notes from any of us who already have the notes. just my suggestion.

event people?

please msg rin or ting wei if anyone is interested in going to any of these events (all 3 of them would be better since they're planning to go for all 3 events)