This is a new Japanese film research guide created by Aaron Gerow and the Yale library. It complements his book with Mark Nornes "Research Guide to Japanese Film Studies."
Obviously the sources Gerow cites are available at the Yale library and are mostly in Japanese, but you might be able to find them in our Asian library or even ask Noguchi-sensei to order them for you. The guide in general could be very useful if you're writing a paper on Japanese film.
For something very old school, the University of Chicago is hosting a magic lantern performance by the Minwa-za Company of Tokyo in April. Check out the description of the company and their art on the page I've linked. This is an opportunity to see a recreation of a cinematic performance that predates cinema as we know it. The event is part of a series put on by Tom Gunning and the Film Studies Center on the magic lantern in general. I will try to go to this so please let me know if you want to come with me.
Thanks! The guide looks wonderful. I will probably use it soon.
ReplyDeleteThe magic lantern performance sounds interesting too, but it's on a Thursday and in Chicago, so I don't think I can make it. what a shame.