November 2007 Archives

and speaking of cool ass films, did you know that they made persepolis by marjane satrapi into a movie? hell yeah! who wants to see that? it's playing in SF on december 12 and should be pretty good. the graphic novels by satrapi are good, after all. it is $25 though. but this includes a reception and talk by satrapi and the director.

Marjane Satrapi, with codirector Vincent Paronnaud, brings her acclaimed memoirs about an irrepressible young girl growing up in Iran and Europe to the big screen with a style that combines bold visual design with amusing and heart-rending storytelling. Thematically rich, the film covers the changing political climate in Iran during the ‘70s and ‘80s, the difficulties and challenges of boarding school and expatriate life, as well as the admirable efforts of the Satrapi family to maintain a warm and open home life amidst an increasingly hostile external environment. Featuring the vocal talents of Chiara Mastroianni and her real-life mother Catherine Deneuve as Marjane and her mother, this Cannes prizewinner (and submission for Best Foreign Language Film) is a sensational film for adults and discerning younger audiences.

The screening will be preceded by an onstage interview with co-directors Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud. Following the screening, join Film Society staff in the Bistro to discuss the film.

well, i can see that this recent trend in my blog is going to wear old after a while, but the first flush of babydom is still pretty exciting. plus ellie, tyler, and lucas came over today and tyler bottle fed kittens.

i'm an aunt! i'm an aunt! this photo's all i've got so far and it is crap. but i'll get more, oh yes.

so his name is evan
born november 2nd around 1:30am
9 pounds 1 ounce
21 inches long
and i BELIEVE friday's child is loving and giving.

p.s. this is me feeding a baby kitten. i promise not to take any pictures of evan breast-feeding.

wanna see, wanna see!

Sunday 11.11.07

SF INTL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
1:00 PM
Dir. Tsuneo Goda, Japan 2006, 60 min
Intertitles in Japanese with English translation

Komaneko is a burgeoning animator. She creates puppets and sets, then films them stop-motion style. She has a series of adventures with her friends Radi-Bo, a ghost and a Bigfoot-like creature whom she tries to document with her 8mm camera. Featuring a sweet soundtrack with little dialogue, except a few strategically placed “meow, meow, meows,” Komaneko: The Curious Cat depicts new friendships, creativity and the conflicting emotions that accompany a childhood filled with wonder. Director Tsuneo Goda has created Japan’s first major stop-motion animated film. It is a delicate, beautiful and undeniably cute work enlivened through brilliant technique. This screening will delight children of all ages. (Recommended for ages four and up)

wanna see?