SDAFF 2019 Spring Showcase – “Swing Kids” fought hard to keep dancing Faith Orcino May 3, 2019 Anime and Film, Articles, Reviews Organizers of SDAFF recently showed Director Kang Hyoung-Chul’s 2018 film “Swing Kids” as part of their 2019 Spring Showcase. “Swing Kids” transported viewers to Geoje where American soldiers...
“Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection” Press Roundtable Interviews Faith Orcino April 20, 2019 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Interviews Funimation held a special screening for “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection” in Los Angeles and I had the chance to talk to Johnny Yong Bosch (Lelouch) and Karen Strassman (Kallen) along with...
“Made in Abyss: Journey’s Dawn” Red Carpet Round-Up Faith Orcino March 23, 2019 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Photos Many showed up to Sentai Filmworks' special screening of "Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn" in L.A. last week. Among anime fans were many VIPs including industry stars, influencers and celebrities. Below is a...
Aniplex of America to Host DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA Special Premiere At the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo Charlotte Arielle March 7, 2019 Anime and Film, Articles, News and Announcements Be the first to enter the realm of demons with the premiere screening of DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA! SANTA MONICA, CA (MARCH 7, 2019) – Aniplex of America is proud to present the U.S. premiere of the...
SDAFF 2018: “Yocho (Foreboding)” – It is not always good when a gut feeling is right Faith Orcino December 27, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Reviews SDAFF brought "Yocho (Foreboding)" for the first time on the West Coast at this year's festival. It expanded the universe of Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa previous film "Before We Vanish" as the world slowing...
SDAFF 2018: “Sunset in My Hometown” – Leaving the past behind is not always easy Faith Orcino December 27, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Reviews Director Lee Joon-Ik's 2018 film "Sunset in My Hometown" throws rapper Hak-Soo back to a place he tries to leave behind as he grabs another chance at his dreams. "Show Me the Money" is a popular TV...
SDAFF 2018: “Asako I & II” – An unsettled heart is the hardest to love Faith Orcino December 22, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Reviews Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi brings Tomoka Shibasaki's 2010 novel "Walking or Sleeping"(寝ても覚めても) to the silver screen as the film "Asako I & II". It didn't seem real how Asako (Erika...
SDAFF 2018: “Mori: The Artist’s Habitat” – Sometimes it takes the smallest things to be happy Faith Orcino December 12, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Reviews Director Shuichi Okita brings a slice of the life of Morikazu Kumagai, recognized Japanese painter, in "Mori: The Artist's Habitat" a quaint comedy. As Japan grows more into its current modern form,...
SDAFF 2018: “Waikiki Brothers” – Following a dream can be a rough journey Faith Orcino December 6, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Reviews As part of this year's event, organizers of SDAFF added a special selection called Celluloid Jukebox which were films that were iconic to the youth of the past. One of the films was Director Yim Soon-Rye's...
“Shonen Hollywood” Author Ikuyo Hashiguchi interview brings interesting look at life and idols Faith Orcino October 12, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Events, Interviews Ikuyo Hashiguchi on the LA-AFF red carpet. Taken by Faith Orcino Thanks to organizers of the Los Angeles Anime Film Festival (LA-AFF), I had the chance to sit down with Ikuyo Hashiguchi, author of...
