"Confessions" at Eiga Sai 2013

No spoilers here.


Just kidding.

I loved this movie. But I told myself I would not watch this. But the guys from behind me had seen it on their laptops and said to each other "I can't wait to see it in the big screen. (in the vernacular) It would never stop surprising you." I didn't know if they were trying to entice me or piss me off with the spoilers.

I love this film. I kept saying that during the entire movie. I have this sinister snicker that I do when I love a movie to the bones. I know this movie is something I want to show my revenge-loving friends.

This is my revenge. A living hell.

*stops self from saying more*

I just love it.

Funny serendipitous moment at the Eiga Sai, Mica, who was the tomodachi of my kohai TJ in UPLB who got me into this whole Eiga Sai bit was there. I knew an authentic otaku when I saw one.

You won't see him here because I didn't have my camera. But he was wearing a yellow shirt and from the way he walked I knew it was him. ^.^ I wish that the girl next to me would move and I would have gotten that seat for him. But then he would have hated me since I talk during movies.
The kid to my left actually left in the middle of the movie. I dunno if I pissed him off because I was noisy or if he got scared of the movie or if it was near his dorm curfew, I didn't care. I realized, I really hate sitting all the way in the back because I could see everyone's heads and it distracts me during the movie. And those bakeru freaks who have their phone on during the movie make it on my list of people to kill if I ever become a dictator.

I swear to all that is good and holy, those ugh people are just so...beyond reformation. I wish I bought popcorn though I hate eating in the cinema unless it's tutti frutti flavored. My softball training would have come in freaking handy I swear.

Going back to the movie, I didn't realize it would be so enjoyable. One, because I hate movies that can give me nightmares. And I hate blood. But this is a Japanese film festival. There was bound to be something bloody and psych-thriller. If the lights were on, you would've seen me wince so many times during that movie, then smile my sinister "I want to do that too" smile and my all-knowing smug look of awe that said "I knew it!" Still I love movies that although my writer brain can predict can still surprise me in small pockets of "all you can say is shit" moments.

IF you are not a wuss, watch this movie.

I dare you to not think of all the people who you want revenge on. I bet you won't be able to.


PICS of my day. Sorry they suck I didn't get to bring a camera since I flew from work to get there. <3

 

Banzai, Eiga Sai 2013~!

It's about that time again. I first found out about film fests at the Edsa-Shang because of other otakus and filmbuffs I met through common friends from UPLB. I have missed the two festivals (Asian and French) because of personal life events and so I want to at least watch at least ONE movie from the original festival that made me love film festivals. It remains FREE. Unlike the French Film festival this year that I heard was in Greenbelt (not sure, I didn't go) and I am sure that SWARMS of otakus and Jap1 & Jap2 or Nihonggo studying kiddos would be flocking the venue. *God help my butt and the hours of sitting I would have to endure.

CLICK HERE FOR THE INFO ON inquirer.net Special thank to Eka, my orgmate from UP Film Circle for posting it in our group.
CLICK THE CITY 

click the pic to go to the Japan site

I think I would like the lighter less creepy movies. Sometimes there are those super dark Japanese movies that can give you nightmares. I do not want to have to carry nightmares as well as have panda eyes so I would be watching during the weekends.

CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE HERE

CHECK OUT THE RAPPLER post with Trailers

CHECK OUT THE FLYER HERE

EIGA SAI FILM FEST TIPS

1. FREE OTAKU MOVIE DATE

If your girl likes Kenshin or anime or those cutie Japanese live action, BRING HER TO THIS FESTIVAL!

You: Michi-san, you like Japanese films right?
Michi : Hai, I do. Why?
You: My friend blogged about this Eiga Sai thing. I think it's a Japanese film festival. Do you want to check it out?
Michi: Sure! I'd love to.
You: Uhm...but my friend told me the lines are long during the weekend. So we need to go there like 3 hours before. She even told me to bring a collapsible chair.
Michi: Three hours? For a movie?
You: Yeah, a lot of people watch during the weekend, students, otakus like us, groups of college friends and old married couples who are on a movie date.
Michi: Awww...but it so long, three hours!
You: Well it would feel shorter if we are together. We can talk...we can eat and if you ever need to go to the bathroom you won't loose your place. I will wait for you and save you a spot. *like the one you have in my heart*
Michi: But I want to watch a love story.
You: We can watch it all if you want.
Michi: How much is it?
You: It's for free.
Michi: Let's watch it all.
You : *Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!

Date : Check
Savings :180 x 2 => use this to buy her food.

If you want to, BRING A mini-PICNIC BASKET. The hell with it being corny and there are a lot of people who would see. You being prepare with food and a chair and you two waiting it out with other people would make for a good memory. <3 If you are a student and you don't have the moolah to pay for a movie date, film festivals like this are a great place to bring your CRUSHMATE and show her a great time and that you are CULTURED. That Naruto or ONE PIECE is not the only things you like about the Japanese culture.


2. Food from other store that are not in the Cineplex area are not allowed inside. SO DO NOT BRING any or you won't be able to eat it inside. 

Honestly I buy those empanadas at the MRT ayala and tuck them at the bottom of my bag. I used to fill up the Lock & Lock tumbler I had with RED ICED TEA and I cover it with a shirt or something. So when I am waiting, I eat then when I am inside and I get thirsty I still have something to drink. I don't eat popcorn that much so I have a tipid me date whenever I do go there. to watch.

3. Fall in line properly or F-off. 

Line up properly because the number of people are counted. You don't get counted, you can't get in. It's first come first served not first save by one person for a group of ten. 0.o Hmkay? *facepalm when she remembers teenagers who do this.

Believe me, there are professors and some regulars who would tell you off if you do try to one-up the people who endured the hours of standing in line. Some are veteran line-waiters from my university of pila. So beware, singiteros. You would be better off doing the harakiri than enduring our wrath.

4. Bring some kind of game or gadget. OR A BOOK. 

If you are in a group this lets the time pass by faster. I often see people playing the cards version of Monopoly or other such card games while waiting for the tickets to be distributed.

Personally I bring a book so I can read in piece. I usually finish a thick romance before I can get it or two thin ones (yes, I read fast. Iamgeek. So whatchurpoint?)

5. Bring something to sit on. 

Believe me it would help. If you have a cushion on your butt like I do *ehehehe* it still helps to guard your junk from the cold and the dirt in case your legs are too tired and you want to sit down. Honestly I would suggest you bring one of these. Or some cheaper version of it. Your ass and your legs will thank you. A throw pillow might come in handy too. Or a towel. Or a piece of paper from your college notebook.

6. Bring a friend.

It would help A LOT. Especially if you need to pee. <3 Because you would loose your place and miss the movie and have to fall in line again and the loops never ends if you do drink too much while you are waiting in line. And lining up early to get in early then waiting till you are inside to pee defeats the whole purpose of lining up early. So pee before you go into the line. And tuck your water bottle away till it's time to eat in the cinema.

7. Keep a friendly aura. 

People who come to these festivals sometimes tend to remember each other's faces. I am a friendly person but super forgetful with names but I try to be courteous to the people I meet because it's likely I would see them again. I don't break most of the "can get you banned" rules at this cinema because I do want to go back next time. So keep that in mind when you do attend the film festivals here.

Remember, it's to promote friendship and diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Japan so let's try to get into the spirit of the event, hmkay?

8. GO ON THE FIRST DAY.  

Not the invitational of course. *feeling VIP lang* But the one open for the public because they usually give out the copies of the synopsis in a magazine like brochure.

But if you are into paperless this is the schedule for this Eiga Sai 2013 

and the flyer

9. Beware scammers and old ladies who never shut up.

If you are going alone. Make sure to have something for the #4 that I mentioned earlier. Because if you look bored someone may end up talking to you and it would waaaaaaaay awkward because you can't get away from them since your legs have fallen asleep from standing in line for hours. <3

And there is always the danger or people trying to scam you in the line or the whole budol-budol though I have never experienced that at the Shang. There are those manong in blue who direct security and the line who get stressed out during this time.

Don't talk to strangers unless the stranger person is you. ^.^

10. NO cameras in the cinema. PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY.

Seriously. It's against the law and you could get kicked out or banned. And since phones are often equipped better than other cheap cameras, there is that temptation to take a picture while inside. It's cool to take barkada shots while you wait or while the lights are still on. But please, turn off your phone and don't take it out till the movie is done. If you realized the movie is not your type, spare us your super bright phone light and get the f out of the cinema before you text or tweet how lame the movie you are watching is.

We can tolerate snoring but your "attached to your hand" gadget you use to broadcast every thought in your head we can't. So BakeruPLEASE! *tone is same as oh,b*tchpls*

ENJOY! See you there?

Sayonara!

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Eiga Sai with my Kobito

I said before while I was in line for Eiga Sai, "Someday I'll find a boy who would be patient enough to wait in line for me for these movies."

And yesterday, he came albeit we were behind schedule and not so patiently, we hugged, kissed, ate, and waited in line.

I honestly forgot that he was driving me nuts last Friday. I guess that is the vital relationship information that I didn't learn from my past relationships since they were usually suspended in animation and removed from the reality of things.

Or maybe because I didn't want to adjust AT ALL during those time. Now I am a bit more flexible. *pun intended*

He didn't know about that tiny little Eiga Sai wish that I had. And I was glad that I didn't have to tell him about it for him to stay and watch with me. I pouted and albeit having to wait HOURS, he still agreed to stay. In turn, I fed us as much as I could. Burgers, franks, popcorn, jellybeans and chocolates from Lizzie. I am sorry that I ruined my Ne Sarang's diet. T_T, But see, no rice? *still that is a whole bunch of calories that he would have to shake off.

I am happy to see him and I realized that the heart or the stomach doesn't need to flip when you see a person you love. It could be a sense so peace.

I guess that he is my panda. We can achieve inner peace together.

I am sure we would spar more in the future. But then again, I am the Tiger Dragon lady's daughter. (My cousins call my mom that since she's super scary for them and extremely maternal) So it fits.

 We watched Summers with Coo and The Chef of South Polar. The first one was an animated film and I cried towards the end. I loved it so much. I was apprehensive since I didn't want to watch an animated film since I thought I watched enough anime. But this one was good. I think if I can find a copy of it I would make my cousins and sister watch it. As for the The Chef of South Polar, I hated it since the food there made me hungry. It was funny and the vice-principal in Gokusen Live Action was Moto-san in the movie. He is really funny looking.

I recommend that you try to catch the remaining showing of those two films. I will try to catch other showings next time. But I only have the weekends free.

I compiled the synopsis of some of the stories and I will try to copy the ones in the pamphlet that we got at the event. Check the schedule here now.
This is the official news from the Japan Foundation website.
The flyer is here.

Eiga Sai 2011: The Japanese Film Festival - BANZAI !!!

I really hope I don't have part-time yet. If I do, I hope they give me a 7-11 schedule. I think I would be okay with that. I want to watch the 4PM screenings. See you there, tomodachi!

Screening Schedules taken from clickthecity.com

Eiga Sai FLYER here 

SHANG CINEPLEX CINEMA 4:



JULY 1 (Friday)
Opening Night by Invitation at Cinema 2
Departures (131 mins ) 7:00 PM

JULY 2 (Saturday)
The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 1:00 PM

Departures (131 mins ) 4:00 PM

The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 3 (Sunday)
Summer Days with Coo (1:38 mins) 1:00 PM

The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 4:00 PM

The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 4 (Monday)
Yunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 1:00 PM

Villon’s Wife (114 mins) 4:00 PM

Climber’s High (145 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 5 (Tuesday)
Your Friend (125 mins) 1:00 PM

One Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 4:00 PM

Feel the Wind (133 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 6 (Wednesday)
One Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 1:00 PM

Climber’s High (145 mins) 4:00 PM

The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 7 (Thursday)
Feel the Wind (133 mins) 1:00 PM
Climber’s High (145 mins) 4:00 PM

Your Friend (125 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 8 (Friday)
Your Friend (125 mins) 1:00 PM

Yunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 4:00 PM

Departures (131 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 9 (Saturday)
Departures (131 mins) 1:00 PM

One Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 4:00 PM

Villon’s Wife (114 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 10 (Sunday)
Summer Days with Coo (1:38 mins) 1:00 PM

Feel the Wind (133 mins) 4:00 PM

The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 7:00 PM

GAISANO GRAND CITIMALL, DAVAO CITY *Ate Wengaling! malapit ka ba dito?*

JULY 22 (Friday)
Your Friend (125 mins) 4:00 PM
Departures (131 mins ) 6:30 PM

JULY 23 (Saturday)
One Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 11:00 AM
The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 1:30 PM
The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 4:00 PM
Climber’s High (145 mins) 7:00 PM

JULY 24 (Sunday)
Yunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 11:00 AM
Summer Days with Coo (1:38 mins) 1:30 PM
Feel the Wind (133 mins) 4:30 PM
Villon’s Wife (114 mins) 7:15 PM

AYALA CENTER CINEMA 4, CEBU CITY *TL Sachi! Malapit ka ba dito?*

AUGUST 2 (Tuesday)
The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 7:00 PM
AUGUST 3 (Wednesday)
Climber’s High (145 mins) 7:00 PM

AUGUST 4 (Thursday)
Yunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 7:00 PM

AUGUST 5 (Friday)
Villon’s Wife (114 mins) 7:00 PM

AUGUST 6 (Saturday)
The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 1:30 PM
Summer Days with Coo (1:38 mins) 4:30 PM
One Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 7:30 PM

AUGUST 7 (Sunday)
Your Friend (125 mins) 1:30 PM
Summer Days with Coo (1:38 mins) 4:30 PM
Feel the Wind (133 mins) 7:30 PM


UP FILM INSTITUTE, UP-DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY

AUGUST 17 (Wednesday)
Summer Days with Coo (138 mins) 12:30 PM
One Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 3:00 PM
Yunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 5:30 PM
Villon’s Wife (114 mins) 7:30 PM

AUGUST 18 (Thursday)
Your Friend (125 mins) 12:30 PM
Yunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 3:00 PM
Feel the Wind (133 mins) 5:15 PM
Climber’s High (145 mins) 7:30 PM

AUGUST 19 (Friday)
Climber’s High (145 mins) 12:30 PM
The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 3:00 PM
Villon’s Wife (114 mins) 5:30 PM
The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 7:30 PM

Summer Days with Coo (138 mins) 12:30 PM
Feel the Wind (133 mins) 3:00 PM
The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones (139 mins) 5:10 PM
The Chef of South Polar (125 mins) 7:30 PM

Contact Details:
For detailed screening schedules and inquiries, please access the Japan Foundation, Manila website: www.jfmo.org.ph or call the JFM telephone numbers (63 2) 811-6155 to 58.

Departures 

The Chronicles of stones of Serenity

The Chef of South Polar
another one for TCoSP

One million yen girl 

Your friend

*can't find the synopsis or poster* *will continue to google it*

Yunagi City, Sakura City
trailer 

Summer Days with Coco

Climber's high 

Feel the Wind

Villon's Wife