Matt Schley
@rhymeswithguy
Tokyo writer photographer producer translator guy.
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- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyIn which I chat with the directors of the Japanese films in competition at #TIFFJP:011121
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguy#TIFFJP kicks off tomorrow. Here’s my preview piece/interview with festival director Hisamatsu.015234
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguySince lawn-mowing goats are in the news today, here's an entire show I subtitled about them.Spoon & Tamago @Johnny_suputamaJR East has hired 2 goats to help clear an overgrown patch of land near Yotsuya Station. You can say hi to them if you’re passing nearby:003209
JR East has hired 2 goats to help clear an overgrown patch of land near Yotsuya Station. You can say hi to them if you’re passing nearby:25643.1K- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMatt SchleyRT @japantimes: New anime about outcasts, outsiders and vampire girls take center stage at the Tokyo International Film Festival, while a retrospective of women directors and public talks will explore the changing landscape of animation. 👉0201
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMatt SchleyRT @rolandkelts: Excellent deep dive into the current state of Japan's anime industry by the indefatigable @rhymeswithguy. The "K"-shaped economy is く(ku)-shaped here:0603
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMatt SchleyRT @japantimes: Across the generations, popular manga have lent themselves to both live-action and anime adaptations — with sometimes surprising results. 👉01302
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMy look at Shingo Ota’s Numakage Public Pool.The Japan Times: A&E @japantimes_artsSo long, summer days: Shingo Ota's "hybrid documentary" records the final days of a public pool that was a microcosm of society.000176
The Japan Times: A&E@japantimes_artsSo long, summer days: Shingo Ota's "hybrid documentary" records the final days of a public pool that was a microcosm of society.0231.9K- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMatt SchleyRT @japantimes: "That's just like the human heart": Debut anime director Ryo Katanosaka reflects on the mysterious seaside setting that inspired his short film "Shiranui." 👉0102
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyCoMix Wave Films' latest theatrical outing is Shiranui, a 36-minute short from a first-time anime director. I spoke with him for the JT:002169
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyAre there any companies that work as middlemen between anime studios and animators outside Japan?4011.1K
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyThe Odyssey is set to conquer the worldwide box office this weekend. ...Except for in Japan, where it's not opening until September. Instead, Japanese cinemagoers will be digging domestic sword-and-sandals epic Kingdom V.207570
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyI dug into the Cosmic Princess Kaguya phenomenon with the help of producer Kenshi Nagasaka at Twin Engine:0791.6K
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMatt SchleyRT @nao_arakawa: 4月8日は高梨実プロデューサーのご命日です。2017年に亡くなってから9年の歳月が経ちました。今年は『マクロスプラス』『エスカフローネ』リバイバル上映や『地球少女アルジュナ』Blu-ray発売ほか、『マクロスII』イベント開催など、期せずしてプロデュース作品と再会する機会が増えましたね。R.I.P.05309.4K
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyWhy do the annual Detective Conan films always perform so well in Japan? I try to crack the case.The Japan Times @japantimesA rotating cast of fan-favorite characters and shifting tones keep each installment of "Detective Conan" feeling familiar yet refreshingly new year after year.004247
The Japan Times@japantimesA rotating cast of fan-favorite characters and shifting tones keep each installment of "Detective Conan" feeling familiar yet refreshingly new year after year.0232.1K- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyHeard there's a new Mario movie out. Bet it's not as good as this one:0315616
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyWhy old anime is having a moment in cinemas. By me.The Japan Times @japantimesWhy are decades-old anime like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus" returning to multiplexes? Lower risk, loyal fans and a chance for new audiences to discover forgotten classics. 👉0114641
- The Japan Times@japantimesWhy are decades-old anime like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus" returning to multiplexes? Lower risk, loyal fans and a chance for new audiences to discover forgotten classics. 👉
116455K - Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyMatt SchleyRT @japantimes_arts: Why are decades-old anime like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus" returning to multiplexes? Lower risk, loyal fans and a chance for new audiences to discover forgotten classics.010267
- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyBeam me to London, Scotty.Science Museum @sciencemuseumOur spring season of programming is now on sale including special events celebrating the 60th anniversary of #StarTrek! 🎬From an exclusive Star Trek trail showcasing incredible objects from the archives to the world first screening of the entire Star Trek cinematic legacy on one of the biggest screens in the UK, join us this spring to celebrate 60 years of the iconic science fiction franchise.002209
Science Museum@sciencemuseumOur spring season of programming is now on sale including special events celebrating the 60th anniversary of #StarTrek! 🎬From an exclusive Star Trek trail showcasing incredible objects from the archives to the world first screening of the entire Star Trek cinematic legacy on one of the biggest screens in the UK, join us this spring to celebrate 60 years of the iconic science fiction franchise.
3691.9K- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguyA man of culture.Jesse Rogers @JesseRogersESPNMunetaka Murakami, on the White Sox installing a bidet at his request: “It’s good for the environment too. Everyone uses too much toilet paper.”001269
Munetaka Murakami, on the White Sox installing a bidet at his request: “It’s good for the environment too. Everyone uses too much toilet paper.”261173.9K240K- Matt Schley@rhymeswithguynq1```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````0-P`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````Q ^ cat tweet.002162
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