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Series of Unfortunate Events film

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I am very fond of this movie. I just watched it for the second time—the first probably four years ago. I saw it with completely different eyes this time and really appreciated how special of a production it is. The sets are wonderful with so much attention to detail. I love the costumes and all the steam punk aspects in it. The ending animation was brilliant. And my favorite part still is Aunt Josephine’s house over the lake (I really wish that I had a picture to show you). It reminds me of those stairs that go right into the ocean. I think that I want to live a lot closer to the water than already do. Maybe on a house boat.

my favorite anime

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I was introduced to “She and Her Cat” a few years ago and instantly fell in love. This five minute short film was the most perfect thing that I had ever seen in my opinion and I made all of my friends watch it (over and over again). Tonight we watched “Five Centimeters per Second” and it did not let me down. The world(s) that Makoto Shinkai creates are so visually beautiful and yet the content is equally touching. Like “Voices of a Distant Star” he touches upon relationships that evolve over time and distance. It can be heartbreakingly real and sad but at the same time so very beautiful. I guess that I like that kind of thing seeing as how “Honey and Clover” by Chika Umino is my favorite anime series and some of the episodes makes me cry every time that I watch them. Their stories have also been very influential to me and have inspired me to go back to school to study design and be an artist. Makoto Shinkai created “She and Her Cat” entirely by himself on his iMac—its just so amazing to me. So if you have not seen any of his Shinkai’s works or are new to anime these are my recommendations!

Design Shorts Film Festival

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San Francisco Design Week: Design Shorts Film Festival
Here are some of the shorts that I saw. They are linked to you tube videos. Hope you like!

Billy Collins Action Poetry

The White Stripes: “Fell in Love with a Girl” dir. by Michael Gondry

Macho Box dir. by MK12

Typographics dir. by Marcos Ceravalo and Ryan Uhrich

Paul Rand dir. by Imaginary Forces

Frank Film dir. by Frank Mouris

Rabbit dir. by Run Wrake
By the way, this last one is a bit weird!

what I’ve been watching & listening to

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Watching:
BattleStar Gallactica This is Kimi’s favorite and I am the only one that hadn’t seen it. I fell asleep the first time but then finished the movie and am now on to the first season. It is an interesting story and I think that I will really enjoy it.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Cute movie, and planning on going to the movies with Neko to see Prince Caspian soon.
Stardust Neko got this and the first Narnia movie from Netflix and we watched them at her house. I had seen Stardust for the first time on New Year’s Eve 2007 and loved it so much. I am really interested in getting the book to read soon.
There Will Be Blood Wow. Daniel Day-Lewis is amazing. I want to watch it again but it is an intense film.
Tekkonkinkreet One of my favorites! Luckily Justin and Kimiye have it in their collection. I am cosplaying as Shiro for Fanime next weekend so it was for “research.”
Honey and Clover Cloud Ninth had decided to watch the first season again before continuing on with season two. We put it off because we had been so busy but got back into it. It makes me laugh and cry and smile. It is a beautiful anime.
Naruto I had never seen this one before but it Jason and maiki are both current with it. I watched the first five episodes and they are pretty fun. I have been told the next story arc is really cool.
Iron Man We went to the theatre for this one. I thought it was awesome and I feel a bit geeky saying that but I really enjoyed it.

Listening:
Wolf Parade Two years ago Justin gave me a lot of cool music and Wolf Parade and Social Scene were part of that package. I have just now become obsessed with their music. I am loving it.
Broken Social Scene I could listen to this always. It would be great background music for my life.
Godspeed! You Black Emperor This band makes long, epic tracks that can last an entire Bart ride. I have always been a fan and have even been fortunate to see them live. When I listen I get lost in the sound.
Nujabes Ever since watching Samurai Champloo a year ago, the music of Nujabes (along w/ Forces of Nature, Tsutchie, and Fat Jon) has been a part of my regularly played tracks. In fact the soundtrack from that anime dominates my Last.fm. His solo work is inspiring and infectious. I just can’t get enough.
Juno Soundtrack So cute! I am really enjoying Kimya Dawson, Belle & Sebastian, and Cat Power’s lovely version of “Sea of Love.”