I went to Language lab for the first time today, it was so new to me I was a little baffled at first, but once all was settled in it was neat using the computers and I found the pictures and videos amusing.
I spent much of my senior year watching classic films as recommended by my art teacher, many of these being Kurosawa films, so he was the one to introduce me to his work which I love.
With that said, I've seen: Seven Samurai, Ikiru (いきる）, Kagemusha (かげむしゃ）, Akira Kurosawa's Dreams, Rashomon (らしょもん）, High and Low, Yojimbo (よじんぼ）, Throne of Blood, Sanjuro (さんじゅろ）, Ran (らん） and Red Beard.
I enjoyed every one of these, and each time I was always amazed as how great what I watched was. Red Beard and High and Low were probably the only ones I wouldn't feel compelled to watch again, the rest I think everyone should see. Especially Ikiru, its message moved me the most. Seven Samurai will probably always be my favorite as well. I'll try and be more detailed in future posts.
As for Takashi Kitano, I think I've seen his Zatoichi film, and otherwise heard his name before but I think that's it. I'll be sure to add some of his films to my queue, though I don't know how that will go as I haven't had to time to watch anything since this semester started...
I don't know if Vista is a disaster, but I certainly liked XP better with the exception of the Japanese option. Actually, the toolbar with post it notes is kinda useful too. But, I'm not really a computer expert, and those who are more fluent usually don't speak too highly of Vista...so I'm not sure what to say on the matter.
I both read Manga and watch Anime, though I tend to read more Manga because it's usually a more convenient activity for me. Also, I dislike most animes based on manga because they're changed to fit that medium, often changing plot and characters, which I'm rarely supportive of.
I have to run to work now, so I might post again soon, but probably not until next weekend I think.
じゃまた！
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Julio Anjinさん、
My favorites are now Korean dramas. I watched "Haru no walz" this summer and loved it:)
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I love Kurosawa! I watched clips of movies in my Pacific Rim Studies class in high school... such amazing cinematography! I hope to watch more of his work :)
Hello Blog Man. I've never seen a Kurosawa movie... I feel ashamed. and Vista IS a disaster, there's no getting around that. I don't mind changing plot and characters if it makes for a good anime, although I can see how it would be frustrating if animators took out or changed stuff you would have really liked to see. What are your favorite manga?
what exactly is everyone talking about with this Vista and XP thing? ive been wondering for a while actually.
and youll just have to accept the fact that they tweak the plot for a different medium, thats how cinema works. im sure about 3/4 of all movies ever made are based on books that are much better than the film.
Where do you work? in nihongo, if you think you can pull that off.
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