something was there

3.10.2009

I went to SHABI in Ebisu to watch a movie i was looking forward to.
The movie was directed by a great, energetic, famous photographer, Kazumi Kurigami.
(Last year i was really touched to read his interview in free papers "GOLDEN MINUTES" distributed widely in Tokyo Metro stations for a while. At that time, the papers were so popular that they were gone soon after being put on the shelf every time. Especially I liked his remark about portrait photo in the article in the final issue.)
As for the movie..., honestly i thought i expected too much...but i liked.
It was quite simple with few lines by actors and actresses.
So I often felt like watching photography and visually enjoyed the texture.
My favorite city, very familiar places for me, Yokohama is featured several times in the movie.
And, needless to say, I liked the theme song "LOVE LILA" by Yosui Inoue, a great singer.

3.06.2009

AMERICAN FHOTO Mar-Apr-09 issue

I've sometimes checked and read "AMERICAN PHOTO" on web since my friend in SF kindly told me about a digital-reading style and this magazine.
Once registered, the latest issue is being sent to me saying pick up every month. :)

This current issue features Annie Leibovitz, an interview with her, her portfolio and interviews with those collaborate with her.
......Fun!
(though i have not read through yet)

Now I want a real one...

(You can read her interview and more also here.)