Monthly Archives: August 2011

September 2011 movies

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the September issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. The movies open in Tokyo from late August through mid-September. Battle: Los Angeles It would be easy to blame … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Aug. 28, 2011

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the retirement of comedian Shinsuke Shimada. The story continues to develop, and while nothing particular has been added to the case that I didn’t already outline in the column, some of the … Continue reading →

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September 2011 albums

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the September issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on Thursday. Goblin -Tyler, the Creator (XL/Hostess) Blackenedwhite -MellowHype (Fat Possum/Hostess) Though they are American and their rap-rhetoric is tonally reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Aug. 21, 2011

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the controversy over remarks that actor Sosuke Takaoka made several weeks ago regarding South Korean TV dramas. A good deal of the column refers to an article in Shukan Post that outlines … Continue reading →

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Notes on Summer Sonic 2011

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

While inching my way into the bottleneck that always forms on the platform of Kaihin Makuhari Station Saturday morning as Summer Sonic ticketholders make for the exit, I heard two Japanese guys in back of me trading voiceless labiodental fricatives. … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Aug. 7, 2011

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the various schemes to influence public opinion with regard to Japan’s nuclear energy policy. As I pointed out at the end, the press is mainly using the word “manipulate” to describe what … Continue reading →

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August 2011 movies

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the Aug. issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. The movies are opening here between late July and mid-August. Edge of Darkness Mel Gibson’s first lead role in … Continue reading →

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