LOVE EXPOSURE 愛のむきだし "Exposed" in EYE WEEKLY

Final notice for the CJS Special Toronto Premiere of Sion Sono's acclaimed, four hour masterpiece this Saturday, August 21st at the JCCC. It will be an evening of shocks, laughs and controversy. With a cash bar and Japanese snacks available, it's sure to be the can't miss event of August!

The film and event have recently been previewed in EYE WEEKLY (5 Stars!)
http://www.eyeweekly.com/film/feature/article/99660

Please contact jeff@cjst.org to reserve tickets and SUPPORT THE CJS!

Hope to see you there

TICKET INFORMATION FOR LOVE EXPOSURE

Hi All! Tickets are going fast for the CJS' special Toronto premiere of one of the most acclaimed and controversial Japanese films of the last decade; Sion Sono’s 2008 four hour magnum opus, LOVE EXPOSURE....please see info below!

Advance tickets will be available at the JAVA Pub night this Friday at ALIO (108 Dundas Street West). If you can't make it, you can ensure you're tickets will be available by RSVPing to jeff@cjst.org!

Hope to see you there!

August 05/10; Cultural Exchange and Fun at the CJS's Last ICHIMOKUKAI of the Summer

Come on out to the Canada Japan Society's last ICHIMOKUKAI of the summer for cultural exchange and fun!!!

Celebrate another great summer at our long-running event. Ichimokukai is a great place to make new friends, practice your English and/or Japanese, informally network, learn more about life in Canada and Japan, and most of all…have fun! Our attendees are usually around 50 percent Canadian and 50 percent Japanese, all with a common interest or connection with Japan.

At Ichimoku-kai you will receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

ADVANCE TICKETS FOR OUR SPECIAL AUGUST MOVIE NIGHT (SEE BELOW) WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS NIGHT ONLY.....SPECIAL.....THE FIRST TEN PEOPLE TO PURCHASE THEIR TICKETS AT ICHIMOKUKAI WILL GET A PRIZE!!!!

Also hear about he Canada Japan Society's event filled fall that will include a sake tasting, a special event for Opera lovers at the Japan Foundation, our upcoming movie night season.....and of course more Ichimokukai!

It will be lots of fun, so make sure to get there early for a seat!




Ichimoku-kai
Thursday, August 5th,
MANPUKU
6pm to 10pm +
105 McCaul Street
Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court)

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

August 21/10: SPECIAL SUMMER EVENT: The Toronto Premiere of LOVE EXPOSURE

The Canada Japan Society and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are proud to present the Toronto premiere of one of the most acclaimed and controversial Japanese films of the last decade; Sion Sono’s four hour magnum opus, LOVE EXPOSURE 愛のむきだし.

Takahiro Nishijima and Hikari Mitsushima star as two star-crossed lovers in a tale of a young man painfully dragged through the worlds of religion, family, violence, drugs, cults, and even pornography before he merely gets close to the girl he loves.

That being said, Love Exposure defies description…in a good way. The film is an action-comedy-drama-satire that touches on religion, family, sex, love, lust, guilt and more. It shocks, surprises, delights, and even disgusts, all the while cleverly dabbling in the unique otaku culture that is so seductive to some and repulsive to others. Love it or hate it, it’s sure to generate discussion and leave a lasting impression.

“Almost impossible to imagine a four-hour long film featuring castration, transvestism, religious cults and Catholic guilt complexes could be so darn passionate, so uplifting, so edge-of-the-seat entertaining. A one-off, indescribably experience”
– Jasper Sharp, Sight and Sound Magazine.

LOVE EXPOSURE
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
7 PM Start (doors/bar opens at 6 pm)
$10
Admittance restricted to 18+

The night itself will be a fun way to finish off the summer. There will be a cash bar (with Japanese beverages of course), snacks and lots of chances to both enjoy the film and discuss it with your fellow attendees.

To guarantee admission advance tickets can by purchased at the Canada Japan Society’s ICHIMOKUKAI party on Thursday, August 5th, or contact JEFF at jeff@cjst.org
* Generously supported by BITS, the Japan Foundation, and the Royal Bank of Canada.

Community Event: The 2nd Annual Shinsedai Film Festival at the JCCC!

The 2nd annual Shinsedai Cinema Festival will be bringing the best in new Japanese film to The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre for four days between July 22nd and July 25th, 2010.

The Shinsedai Cinema Festival showcases films by some of the best new, young and independent Japanese filmmakers to Toronto, many for the very first time. The festival will have something for everyone; everything from insightful dramas, quirky comedies, hard-hitting documentaries, experimental shorts, and beyond.

For tickets and more information please visit http://shinsedai-fest.com/tag/shinsedai-2010/

PS. Come on out to the CJS movie night this Friday (The Hanging Garden; see below) for a chance to win free passes to the opening night of the Shinsedai Festival!