Regretfully it’s too late to buy tickets now so for those who were unaware of this event in the first place I extend my apologies, but I will be attending the New York International Children Film Festival‘s opening night showing of Hosoda Mamoru’s Summer Wars. I’ve been highly anticipating this movie, especially because the year I attended my first NYICFF was when I saw his previous film, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
I am going in blind. I have no knowledge of Summer Wars whatsoever, not even its basic premise, which should tell you a thing or two about how high my expectations are for this movie. Am I setting myself up for disappointment? I highly doubt it, but we’ll see.
Hosoda Mamoru himself will also be there, and it will truly be an honor. The last time I went to a showing where the director was there was for the Otokojuku movie. While I don’t expect Hosoda to be putting on a display of swordsmanship, I really hope the audience is able to deliver some solid questions. I know I’ll be there with my hand raised.
Last time I was at a movie that the director was at, they threw a birthday party for him and smacked him with a SLUT paddle.
Quite a time.
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The film is playing again on 3/13 in NY, after its trip up to Boston later next week.
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Summer Wars was incredible for me. My favorite movie of 2009, and probably my favorite anime movie hands down. Hosoda just keeps getting better and better. You’re in for an experience.
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