Ah crap!!!

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 20 Oct 2006, 16:53

I just found out that there's a film festival here in Tokyo. 19th Tokyo International Film Festival to be precise. Gutted that I only found out about it today.

The opening film is the new Yoji Yamada film: Bushi no ichibun (English title is Love and Honour). Yamada himself is to provide a 15min introduction and Q&A!!!

The whole Roppongi area is highlighted with red carpets and film posters. Seems like a nice line up.

However I made plans to meet my friends etc... otherwise I would've gone. Not sure if they show English subs? (In Venice, they show dual Italian and English subs to coincide with festival rules or something).

*sigh* I'll just have to wait for DVD. Nevermind - I just spent a ton on JPN DVDs anyway. Tip to those visiting Japan - buy your DVDs from HMV. They are cheaper than anywhere else and you get discounts if you buy loads (like me). HMVs are everywhere and are easy to find.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Oct 2006, 18:35

I seriously doubt English subs and you wouldn't have a clue what the geezer says. Then again all non-English language films in Bangkok have English subs too, so maybe.

What type of discount and how many do you need to buy? How much cheaper?

Do you have Internet in your room? How long are you there for? You seem to have lots of friends in Japan, what gives?

ReconFive · Post by **ReconFive** » 20 Oct 2006, 20:19

bradavon wrote:I seriously doubt English subs

So do i, very unlikely.

bradavon wrote:Then again all non-English language films in Bangkok have English subs too, so maybe.

Unfortunetly from what i've seen, only Thai films are subbed in English.
Non-Thai/English films are usually dubbed into Thai with no subs.

I had to watch The Host and Rob-B-hood both horribly dubbed into Thai language.
Needless to say my Thai friend could not comprehend that i wanted to see The Host even without subs

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 20 Oct 2006, 22:03

New Yoji Yamada film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT IT NOW!

I will KILL someone (anyone) to see the film!

I cannot wait, you made my year! Maybe the best film maker in Japan, he can do no wrong with another Samurai film.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Oct 2006, 22:29

ReconFive wrote:Unfortunetly from what i've seen, only Thai films are subbed in English.
Non-Thai/English films are usually dubbed into Thai with no subs.

In my experience bar one film they've been original language with English and Thai subs or rather in one particular cinema.

When you get off the MRT Skytrain at the stop for MBK (I think it's "Central") and it's the cinema on the left right when you get off. That one definitely has/had films how they should be shown.

I visited it loads of times over the years, last time was last October where I saw Seven Swords in the original Mandarin/Korean.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 20 Oct 2006, 23:58

Romero tell me about it. The frustrating thing is that we won't get that film for around 6 months - possibly a year if the J-DVD has no English subs.

bradavon wrote:I seriously doubt English subs and you wouldn't have a clue what the geezer says. Then again all non-English language films in Bangkok have English subs too, so maybe.

What type of discount and how many do you need to buy? How much cheaper?

Do you have Internet in your room? How long are you there for? You seem to have lots of friends in Japan, what gives?

Really you guys think that there won't be English subs? This is a festival... but not sure if that makes a difference. The website is very English friendly.

At the moment, HMV offer a 15% discount on all DVDs and CDs and have a massive range of titles. They offer a free point card, so the more you buy, the bigger discount you get. As I'm buying a ton, I'm benefiting from it. I'm coming home next week, should be back Tuesday 24th.

I have a laptop with me and free net access in my room (and it is insanely fast). I made a lot of J-friends due to our university exchange programme. I would have struggled if I didn't meet them. I think Tokyo can be a lonely place if you're travelling alone and don't know the language.

I'll be back home next week so can upload some pics or something.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 21 Oct 2006, 12:22

I'm only guessing. Many Thai sites are in English it doesn't mean most Thais can speak English.

You're must be spending a fortune on DVDs? Are they really worth the extra???

Yep loads of pics please, top stuff.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 21 Oct 2006, 15:33

English subtitles are provided at the Tokyo Film Festival, as per international festival rules.

bradavon wrote: You're must be spending a fortune on DVDs? Are they really worth the extra???

I'm only buying films that are available on JPN R2 only. So if I don't buy them - I won't see them.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 21 Oct 2006, 15:47

You didn't pick Kill Bill up then?

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 21 Oct 2006, 16:32

That's the only western film I picked up. Rest are JPN. More interested in Asian films tbh.

ReconFive · Post by **ReconFive** » 21 Oct 2006, 17:02

bradavon wrote:In my experience bar one film they've been original language with English and Thai subs or rather in one particular cinema.

When you get off the MRT Skytrain at the stop for MBK (I think it's "Central") and it's the cinema on the left right when you get off. That one definitely has/had films how they should be shown.

I visited it loads of times over the years, last time was last October where I saw Seven Swords in the original Mandarin/Korean.

Hmm...are you refering to the grand EGV cinema in the Siam Discovery Center? That's an expensive but AWESOME cinema!! ..but i've never seen a non Thai/English film there so i'm not sure about the subs.

Make sure you pay the 500 baht for the gold class seat if you haven't already..its totally worth it

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 21 Oct 2006, 23:56

ReconFive wrote:Hmm...are you refering to the grand EGV cinema in the Siam Discovery Center? That's an expensive but AWESOME cinema!! ..but i've never seen a non Thai/English film there so i'm not sure about the subs.

I'm trying to remember where the Siam Discovery Center is? No I don't mean that one as it has an outside entrance.

I've managed to find a map here:

http://www.thaifocus.com/bangkok/skytrainmap.htm

It's at Central Station, as you get off the train it's on the left hand side. It's in two parts, both the same cinema but a few doors down from each other. You can't miss it as the billboards are right outside. It's very close to the Dunkin' Doughnuts and Pizza Hut on that street. National Stadium is where the excellent MBK Department store is.

Actually I don't mean the MRT do I as that's underground. I mean the BTS (Bangkok Skytrain). I hear the MRT Subway is god but I tend to stick to the BTS myself and get a Taxi for elsewhere.

The BTS is a model example of how train systems should work, cheap, clean, efficient and trains every few minutes.

ReconFive wrote:Make sure you pay the 500 baht for the gold class seat if you haven't already..its totally worth it

You reckon? I just buy a seat. I should give one a go then.

All that bollocks about choosing your seat when you pay, as if I'm then going to walk around in the dark like a knob trying to find my actual seat number.

I usually try and get there after the King worshipping has finished, fine the Thais want to do it but I don't.

ReconFive · Post by **ReconFive** » 22 Oct 2006, 05:46

Ahh ok...i had never heard Siam station being called central before.
Looks like i have not been to this cinema...i'll check it out.

The MRT is just as clean and efficient as the Skytrain..I love Asian cities

Bangkok's train system is topped only by HK in my opinion..slightly faster service and open air ventilation.

bradavon wrote:I usually try and get there after the King worshipping has finished, fine the Thais want to do it but I don't.

Oh come on, its not that bad

..but then again, i'm a farang who sometimes wears yellow on Mondays

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 22 Oct 2006, 15:30

ReconFive wrote:Ahh ok...i had never heard Siam station being called central before.
Looks like i have not been to this cinema...i'll check it out.

Except for the original THREE trilogy where it was all dubbed into Thai (but English subs) everything has been original language with English and Thai subs (so Chinese/Korean and no English subs for English of course).

I'm surprised Siam has always been Central too. I don't think it's Central BKK just Central BTS.

ReconFive wrote:The MRT is just as clean and efficient as the Skytrain..I love Asian cities
Bangkok's train system is topped only by HK in my opinion..slightly faster service and open air ventilation.

Why can't they get train systems to work like this in the West? That's what I want to know. The British one is a joke in comparison (and we flippin' ruled the world once).

I should give the MRT a go. I would've done I just haven't sat down and worked out where it goes yet. What tourist places do it go to the BTD doesn't?

ReconFive wrote:Oh come on, its not that bad
..but then again, i'm a farang who sometimes wears yellow on Mondays

LOL , no not that I know just a little weird of us farangs

p.s - Oops are we in Japan or Thailand

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 22 Oct 2006, 16:01

bisc wrote:Argh found out that English subtitles are provided at the festival. Uber gutted min.
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Don't think I'll have time. I had no idea of this festival, otherwise I would've organised my schedule better. I've made plans to meet up with friends etc.

There's no use crying over spilt milk.