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Title: Asian Film Room
Post by: failure on February 02, 2010, 02:06:38 PM
Hi All,  
  I thought I'd make this thread to see if anyone had some good suggestions for Asian Films year.  I'll take suggestions til Feb 15th, after that squeezing anything in will be far too painful.  I'd have made this sooner, but really I only need a few films to round out my list.  

Please don't suggest any movies pre-2008, or films that were shown in the last couple years.  I will not play Battle Royale.  


Cheers,
Josh
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Persona on February 20, 2010, 10:02:43 PM
Oops, I didn't see this until now or else I would've suggested some movies.

If you're still taking requests, I'd suggest:

White on Rice [Japan]
Overheard [HK]
Breathless [Korea]
Yang Yang [Taiwan] (not a personal favorite, but it's a good movie)
Fish Story [Japan]
All About Lily Chou-Chou [Japan] (maybe pre-2008?)
The Equation of Love and Death [China]
All Around Us [Japan]

I don't know what you've played in the last few years, so I apologize if there's any overlap.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: failure on February 21, 2010, 01:32:51 AM
Quote from: Persona on February 20, 2010, 10:02:43 PM
Oops, I didn't see this until now or else I would've suggested some movies.

If you're still taking requests, I'd suggest:

White on Rice [Japan]
Overheard [HK]
Breathless [Korea]
Yang Yang [Taiwan] (not a personal favorite, but it's a good movie)
Fish Story [Japan]
All About Lily Chou-Chou [Japan] (maybe pre-2008?)
The Equation of Love and Death [China]
All Around Us [Japan]

I don't know what you've played in the last few years, so I apologize if there's any overlap.

Fish Story is already on the list.
All About Lily Chou-Chou is probably going to be one of the throwbacks we're showing.  (BTW that's 2001)
Overheard, I don't want to overload on Louis Koo.  He's already in a number of movies this year that are on the list.
Breathless is a "possible" on my list.
if I have a chance I'll look into yang yang, all around us, and the equation of love and death.  it's a tad last second though.

thanks for the suggestions.

cheers,
josh
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Elimeno on February 25, 2010, 09:24:28 AM
Adrenaline Drive - Japanese film kinda old but I like it :P
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Kertus on February 25, 2010, 10:46:21 AM
Oh god yes to White On Rice, great movie I think
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: failure on February 26, 2010, 12:41:58 PM
White on Rice = Not an asian film...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892904/
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: raltga on March 19, 2010, 06:44:05 PM
Visage (2009) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262420/
Mei Lanfang (2008) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0851532/

Visage especially.  Every year I make a plea for these kinds of films to be included and they usually aren't, but I'll try again this year.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Zero_Kirby on March 20, 2010, 08:32:46 PM
future Cop (1994 hk)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Freeden on March 29, 2010, 08:45:49 PM
I think Crows Zero 1 and 2 would be a great back to back showing. Both are excellent Takashi Miike films, although I'm sure a lot of people have seen them already. Part 2 should be available with subs by now.

Also great:

Azumi 1 at least, maybe 2.
Attack the Gas Station (hilarious Korean film)


All of these are older films, so I don't know what the policy is on that, but the above films are all pretty excellent (except Azumi 2).
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Persona on April 01, 2010, 09:17:57 PM
Well, as long as we're still going (even though I think failure has stopped taking requests by now):

Au Revoir Taipei: a pretty typical and cute Taiwanese film, rather good for a first feature film.
The Message: A whodunit film, with espionage (and torture).
Forbidden Door (Pintu Terlarang): Not sure what the policy is on Southeast Asian films, but this is a fairly decent horror film from Indonesia.
Dear Doctor: A dramedy about a man being mistaken for a country doctor.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kentuckyfried on April 17, 2010, 04:53:30 AM
I missed the screening of "Fine, Totally Fine" I think last year...please play it again if you have it.   

Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Abyss1 on May 10, 2010, 01:38:34 PM
Quote from: Freeden on March 29, 2010, 08:45:49 PM
I think Crows Zero 1 and 2 would be a great back to back showing. Both are excellent Takashi Miike films, although I'm sure a lot of people have seen them already. Part 2 should be available with subs by now.


Part 2 is available and B2B showings would be FREEKING AWESUM and smart!
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Freeden on May 26, 2010, 09:44:18 PM
Next year you guys need to show the Crow Zero movies :(
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: aarondirebear on January 30, 2011, 02:01:56 PM
How about something by Akira Kurosawa?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: darkknightcecil on January 30, 2011, 03:54:25 PM
we serioulsy need to update this thread
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: otakuapprentice on March 04, 2011, 09:02:57 PM
Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler


Pair this up with the first season of the anime(and the second season once it starts in april), and it is a guaranteed win.

GUARANTEED.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Freeden on March 07, 2011, 01:05:37 AM
So, how about that Crows Zero 1 and 2 showing?

Also, Detroit Metal City, obviously, and Space Battleship Yamamoto would be a good one as well.  Also, if they can be nabbed, Takashi Miike's last year entries, 13 Assassins and the second Zebraman movie. These would also be great to watch.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Kyokun on March 08, 2011, 01:17:21 PM
I put this on the video thread, but I'll put it here, too, if you are still taking requests: 

Antique (Korean movie, based on Antique Bakery)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Zero_Kirby on March 22, 2011, 01:42:10 AM
Bruce Lee, My little brother
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Zirphex on April 07, 2011, 08:57:27 PM
Battlefield Baseball was pretty epic.

just watched Kibakichi which is more or less one of those films that's trying to have a serious story to it but it's just so tacky you can't help but laugh.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: YaoiCat on May 04, 2011, 09:19:54 AM
I would love to see "My Darling is a Foreigner" ! If you do show it, can you show it on Saturday??  Heeheee  :)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: squarebubblex on May 11, 2011, 02:18:29 PM
Cyborg Girl [JP]
A Millionaire's First Love [KR, 2006] It's older than 2008 but I want a chance to watch it :P
Baby and Me [KR]
Taiyou no Uta [JP]
Nana [JP]
Hello Schoolgirl [KR]
100 Days With Mr Arrogant [KR]
200 Pounds Beauty [KR]
My Sassy Girl [KR]

I personally don't really care how old the mv is as long as it's good! I don't know much about movies though, lol, I just watch dramas
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: TuddtFudders on May 15, 2011, 03:30:30 PM
Anyone else wanna watch trainmen?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: ollieM on May 18, 2011, 11:55:54 PM
Love to see some Asian American films on the list myself. I suggest movies like "Fruit Fly" and "All About Dad" unless there'd be some copyright issues in which case you can completely disregard my post.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: asianfilm on May 25, 2011, 11:14:13 AM
Working my way through the backlog of replies. I will say that the schedule has been completed and will be announced in the coming days.

As for the replies, here goes:


It's kind of tricky with those due to copyright. Also, the goal of the room was always to promote the latest films coming out of East Asia.

Quote from: ollieM on May 18, 2011, 11:55:54 PM
Love to see some Asian American films on the list myself. I suggest movies like "Fruit Fly" and "All About Dad" unless there'd be some copyright issues in which case you can completely disregard my post.

This was on the film schedule in years past, and with its popularity and our department's goal to promote newer films, I am not optimistic of this film's chances of showing up on any future schedules.

Quote from: TuddtFudders on May 15, 2011, 03:30:30 PM
Anyone else wanna watch trainmen?

Most of these have either been shown in previous years or have been licensed. We do have a lot of newer Japanese films that are on our schedule this year, though, so I do hope you will enjoy those!

Quote from: squarebubblex on May 11, 2011, 02:18:29 PM
Cyborg Girl [JP]
A Millionaire's First Love [KR, 2006] It's older than 2008 but I want a chance to watch it :P
Baby and Me [KR]
Taiyou no Uta [JP]
Nana [JP]
Hello Schoolgirl [KR]
100 Days With Mr Arrogant [KR]
200 Pounds Beauty [KR]
My Sassy Girl [KR]

I personally don't really care how old the mv is as long as it's good! I don't know much about movies though, lol, I just watch dramas

We didn't put this on the schedule this year, but we can consider it for next year's room.

Quote from: YaoiCat on May 04, 2011, 09:19:54 AM
I would love to see "My Darling is a Foreigner" ! If you do show it, can you show it on Saturday??  Heeheee  :)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: virilevocalist on May 26, 2011, 01:27:56 AM
Hella stoked for the Asian film room!  ;D  In the previous FanimeCons I went to, it was like the best kept secret for people in the know.

Probably not really a secret anymore, seeing as how asian film fandom has drastically increased over the past decade, but it'll always be my favorite screening room.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: virilevocalist on June 03, 2011, 11:00:46 AM
I'd like to see more films starring Abe Hiroshi next year. He's like my hero, hahaha.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Salty Pearl on June 21, 2011, 10:52:35 AM
I was a little bit disappoint as to how few horror films there were,
which was a main reason I wasn't as interested in the Film Room.

I'm not really a romance comedy kind of person, and there are probably more
fans out there thinking the same thing,
can I suggest more films like Three Extremes or the original Juon series ?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: virilevocalist on April 01, 2012, 08:39:39 PM
Survive Style 5+!!!
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kentuckyfried on May 22, 2012, 02:52:11 AM
Quote from: kentuckyfried on April 17, 2010, 04:53:30 AM
I missed the screening of "Fine, Totally Fine" I think last year...please play it again if you have it.   



I 2nd that.   
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kentuckyfried on May 22, 2012, 02:53:38 AM
Quote from: ollieM on May 18, 2011, 11:55:54 PM
Love to see some Asian American films on the list myself. I suggest movies like "Fruit Fly" and "All About Dad" unless there'd be some copyright issues in which case you can completely disregard my post.

I've not actually seen any Asian-American films at Fanime, ever.     Has there ever been any in past years?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kentuckyfried on May 22, 2012, 02:54:38 AM
Quote from: virilevocalist on April 01, 2012, 08:39:39 PM
Survive Style 5+!!!


YES!

Just don't put the screening at 5 a.m. in the morning when most people will miss it.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: SEN-5241 on December 15, 2012, 07:21:36 PM
You know I always walk by this room and no one is ever in it. I think because it always seems to be some kind of serious drama that most people will not be in the mood for in a fun convention setting. I think you should consider doing more crazy sci-fi kind of movies, like "The War in Space" or even better, all 5 episodes of MST3K where they watched Gamera episodes.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kirariken on January 27, 2013, 06:05:58 PM
Quote from: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?

I am discussing this currently with those higher than me.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: virilevocalist on January 27, 2013, 08:09:45 PM
I'm hoping Thermae Romae will be showing this year.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: raltga on January 30, 2013, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?

THIS.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: chifunii on January 30, 2013, 05:24:18 PM
I'd love to see both Rurouni Kenshin and Thermae Romae! I've heard fantastic things about both films and have been waiting for them to be shown in the Bay Area.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: virilevocalist on January 30, 2013, 05:28:34 PM
Rurouni Kenshin was good! I saw it in LA! Wouldn't mind seeing it again, hahaha.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: elflady_2001 on January 31, 2013, 05:17:59 PM
Quote from: kirariken on January 27, 2013, 06:05:58 PM
Quote from: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?

I am discussing this currently with those higher than me.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

@virilevocalist, that's cool!  I was really lucky to see this in Tokyo last October when I was on vacation and was blown away.  I got excited when they said it would be shown at EigaFest in LA since I was expecting it to get a wider release after that.  So bummed that it hasn't been and that the DVD that's available doesn't have English subtitles. :(
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kirariken on February 01, 2013, 07:56:20 PM
Quote
So bummed that it hasn't been and that the DVD that's available doesn't have English subtitles. :(

Get a malay version. i got this for myself and it does have English subtitles.


also a few updates about the requests:
Kenshin: As long as it is unlicensed. As of today; i see no information saying that it is ... BUT there are sources saying that it is in the process...
Thermae: unable to find a copy with eng subs for sale. Not sure if this is an issue however.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: tele on February 23, 2013, 12:37:12 PM
PLEASE show the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie at Fanime!
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: BunofGovt on February 24, 2013, 06:13:55 PM
Would we be able to watch either Painted Skin: The Resurrection or Tai Chi Zero?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Angelx624 on February 28, 2013, 11:07:59 PM
Quote from: raltga on January 30, 2013, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?

THIS.

THIRDED!
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: buckykattlove on March 08, 2013, 03:58:35 PM
Quote from: Angelx624 on February 28, 2013, 11:07:59 PM
Quote from: raltga on January 30, 2013, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?

THIS.

THIRDED!

Fourthed? Seriously, I was just about to suggest this, when I noticed I had been beaten to the punch.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Reyak on March 29, 2013, 12:38:34 AM
Quote from: buckykattlove on March 08, 2013, 03:58:35 PM
Quote from: Angelx624 on February 28, 2013, 11:07:59 PM
Quote from: raltga on January 30, 2013, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: elflady_2001 on January 24, 2013, 09:42:47 PM
Any chance of seeing the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie?

THIS.

THIRDED!

Fourthed? Seriously, I was just about to suggest this, when I noticed I had been beaten to the punch.
Fifthed (if it's even possible)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Zero_Kirby on April 07, 2013, 02:02:29 PM
Can we have IP man marathon?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Angelx624 on May 09, 2013, 06:58:54 PM
Also, any chance of showing the Gokaiger vs Gobusters movie? XD
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: BunofGovt on May 09, 2013, 09:16:19 PM
Quote from: Angelx624 on May 09, 2013, 06:58:54 PM
Also, any chance of showing the Gokaiger vs Gobusters movie? XD

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Michi on May 17, 2013, 03:48:32 AM
http://www.fanime.com/events-and-exhibits/video-programming/asian-film-synopses

This list is final, right? I hope Kenshin and Ace Attorney are playing when I'm not busy! Also stoked to see Thermae Romae on there. That movie is so fun. :)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kirariken on May 17, 2013, 11:38:29 PM
Quote from: Michi on May 17, 2013, 03:48:32 AM
http://www.fanime.com/events-and-exhibits/video-programming/asian-film-synopses

This list is final, right? I hope Kenshin and Ace Attorney are playing when I'm not busy! Also stoked to see Thermae Romae on there. That movie is so fun. :)

Yes... and No. A few of them have been changed, but Kenshin, Ace Attorney, & Thermae are all there still.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: BunofGovt on May 18, 2013, 11:23:18 PM
Yay for Painted Skin and Taichi Hero AND Taichi Zero!  Hope I'll be able to get to these!  Going to be a busy weekend!
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Angelx624 on May 19, 2013, 03:08:18 AM
Omg yes, Ace Attorney and Kenshin(I do love me some Takeru Sato)! Hope I can make it to at least one of them!
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kirariken on May 29, 2013, 09:54:06 PM
Attention!

Please consider the Asian Film Room open to suggestions for 2014. We take your suggestions very seriously and hope to be able to fill our schedule with your favorite films. A few conditions do apply though!


There are some exceptions to these rules, so dont be too afraid to voice your suggestions.

Many thanks,
-ken
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: otakuotome on March 13, 2014, 03:43:12 PM
Asian film room ideas for 2014:

Antique (2008 Korean) (I know it's not 2010+ but I'd really like to see it)
Ai Ore! (2012 Japanese)
Gantz and Gantz II Perfect Answer (2011 Japanese)


The live action Black Butler movie maybe?
Also any chance of showing J or K dramas at the convention?



Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kirariken on March 13, 2014, 07:54:29 PM


Antique (2008 Korean) (I know it's not 2010+ but I'd really like to see it) (Kirariken: Considered. I will see if i can get a copy and fit it in.)
Ai Ore! (2012 Japanese)(Kirariken: Considered. I will see if i can get a copy and fit it in.)
Gantz and Gantz II Perfect Answer (2011 Japanese)(Kirariken: cannot show these as of right now)


The live action Black Butler movie maybe? (Kirariken: That released just in January. I will keep watch if we can get a copy)
Also any chance of showing J or K dramas at the convention? (Kirariken: actually, i believe we use to show some but due to low participation, we dropped it.. i am considering adding some to Thursday's line.)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: otakuotome on March 14, 2014, 09:03:08 PM
Just curious but are Asian films that have been licensed and released in America not eligible to be shown because of copyright and or/screening rights?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kirariken on March 15, 2014, 10:19:57 AM
in short, yes.

Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Abyss1 on March 28, 2014, 02:09:35 PM
Quote from: Freeden on March 29, 2010, 08:45:49 PM
I think Crows Zero 1 and 2 would be a great back to back showing. Both are excellent Takashi Miike films
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: svatoid on May 20, 2014, 12:59:15 PM
Will there be a schedule for the Asian Film Rooms available online. I see the anime schedule has been posted.
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: otakuotome on January 21, 2015, 09:20:34 PM
Can we consider this thread available for 2015 Asian Film Room suggestions?
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on February 16, 2016, 05:23:05 PM
live action films I'd like to see in 2016

Lupin 3rd
Princess Jellyfish
Nobunaga Concerto (series)
Title: Re: Asian Film Room
Post by: kentuckyfried on April 04, 2017, 02:49:05 AM
hola