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Woody Harrelson
Today we saw the trailer for The Duel, a western starring Woody Harrelson and Liam Hemsworth. Liam Hemsworth plays a Texas ranger who is sent by the governor to investigate some murders in a small town where a preacher, played by Woody Harrelson, is in charge. From the trailer, it looks like Woody Harrelson is responsible for the murders. The movie looks rather interesting, but I don't know when it will come to Kumamoto, if ever.
A few matches in the round of 16 at the Euro 2016 tournament have already finished. Portugal, France, Wales, and Germany have made it through to the quarterfinals. England will play tonight against Iceland. I hope they also get through to the quarterfinals.
I think everyone heard about Brexit, the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. It looks like there will be an election within the Conservative Party for a new leader, and that s/he will become the next Prime Minister. I wonder how that will go.
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Monday, June 27, 2016
Brexit, The Debt, Dreams by the Cranberries, and other matters…
Today, we watched the trailer for The Debt, a movie starring Stephen Dorff and David Strathairn. It appears to be set in London and Peru. Stephen Dorff's company is trying to buy a mining (?) company in Peru, but the purchase seems to go against the interests of the Peruvian people. In addition, his company has a cashflow problem, so he is told by his boss (Strathairn) to abandon the purchase which he has worked so hard for for over two years.
We also watched a video of Dreams by The Cranberries. It is one of the two most famous songs by this very successful Irish band, and it featured in Sleepless in Seattle, a movie starring Meg Ryan. The other super-famous song by The Cranberries is Zombie. Maybe we'll watch it sometime.
You have probably heard that the UK has voted to leave the European Union. I wonder what will happen. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, announced his resignation immediately, so most people think that the next Prime Minister will be Boris Johnson, the former mayor of London. The Scottish National Party is considering organizing leaving the UK in order to join the EU as an independent nation.
The Euro 2016 competition is moving ahead, and there aren't so many matches left.
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We also watched a video of Dreams by The Cranberries. It is one of the two most famous songs by this very successful Irish band, and it featured in Sleepless in Seattle, a movie starring Meg Ryan. The other super-famous song by The Cranberries is Zombie. Maybe we'll watch it sometime.
You have probably heard that the UK has voted to leave the European Union. I wonder what will happen. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, announced his resignation immediately, so most people think that the next Prime Minister will be Boris Johnson, the former mayor of London. The Scottish National Party is considering organizing leaving the UK in order to join the EU as an independent nation.
The Euro 2016 competition is moving ahead, and there aren't so many matches left.
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Monday, June 20, 2016
Central Intelligence, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for Central Intelligence, an action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. It began playing in the U.S. on June 17th. I'm not sure when it's coming to Japan, probably not for a long time. But it looks really funny.
As you know the EURO 2016 competition is still going on. France drew their third match, but they have qualified at the top of their group for the knockout tournament. Spain have also qualified after two victories. Ireland are probably out, but they have one more chance to get a victory and go through. England are probably safe.
This coming Thursday (June 23rd) the UK will vote whether to stay in or to leave the EU. A few days ago, an MP was murdered, so the campaigns took a few days off, but the last few days they will resume campaigning intensely. I think probably Remain will win, but the race seems quite close.
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As you know the EURO 2016 competition is still going on. France drew their third match, but they have qualified at the top of their group for the knockout tournament. Spain have also qualified after two victories. Ireland are probably out, but they have one more chance to get a victory and go through. England are probably safe.
This coming Thursday (June 23rd) the UK will vote whether to stay in or to leave the EU. A few days ago, an MP was murdered, so the campaigns took a few days off, but the last few days they will resume campaigning intensely. I think probably Remain will win, but the race seems quite close.
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The Innocents, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for The Innocents, a French movie about nuns in Poland in 1945. I didn't really understand what it was about, but it seemed to have something to do with a scandal of nuns having children.
Talking of movies, I hope to find time to see Room, a movie starring Brie Larson (who won the Academy Award for best actress) that is playing at Denkikan now. Everyone says her performance is great. But I have lots of meetings and so on this week, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go.
EURO 2016 continues. France and Spain have already secured progress to the knockout stages, and after a few days we will know most of the other teams who will progress. England and Germany have one more game to play.
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Talking of movies, I hope to find time to see Room, a movie starring Brie Larson (who won the Academy Award for best actress) that is playing at Denkikan now. Everyone says her performance is great. But I have lots of meetings and so on this week, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go.
EURO 2016 continues. France and Spain have already secured progress to the knockout stages, and after a few days we will know most of the other teams who will progress. England and Germany have one more game to play.
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Monday, June 13, 2016
Fathers and Daughters, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for Fathers and Daughters, a movie starring Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried. Russell Crowe suffers from a disease that makes him unable to look after his daughter, so he leaves her with relatives while he seeks treatment. Then he writes a book about that matter. It looks rather interesting but also rather similar to many other movies I have seen.
Who do you think will win the Euro 2016 competition? France, Germany, and Spain are the favorites. Both France and Germany have already won a match, and Spain are scheduled to play tonight, so after that match we will have a better idea of their form right now.
One problem at Euro 2016 has been violence inside and outside stadiums. In particular, the England–Russia match featured violence in the stadium. There is talk that the teams could be sent home.
Who do you think will win the Euro 2016 competition? France, Germany, and Spain are the favorites. Both France and Germany have already won a match, and Spain are scheduled to play tonight, so after that match we will have a better idea of their form right now.
One problem at Euro 2016 has been violence inside and outside stadiums. In particular, the England–Russia match featured violence in the stadium. There is talk that the teams could be sent home.
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I knew about Bangkok = 私はバンコクについて既に知っていた
私はバンコクについて知った = I learned about Bangkok.
107words >> 107 words
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私はバンコクについて知った = I learned about Bangkok.
107words >> 107 words
" The Infiltrator " >>
"The Infiltrator"
I went 31 >>
I went to Baskin-Robbins
The Infiltrator, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for The Infiltrator, a movie about a police officer who goes undercover in order to infiltrate a drug gang. It stars Bryan Cranston. He is very famous for playing the lead role in the TV series Breaking Bad. The movie is based on a true story, and it also stars Diane Kruger. I was quite excited about it, but the trailer looked rather boring.
The Euro 2016 competition group stages are now underway. France, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Germany, and Croatia have all played their first games, and Spain will play tonight. Wales did very well, winning 2–1. England played an entertaining, attacking game, but drew 1–1 with Russia, conceding in added time. This is a common pattern with England, and they haven't won an opening game at a tournament for many years. Fortunately, 2 or 3 teams go forward to the tournament from each group, so probably they will be able to qualify.
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The Euro 2016 competition group stages are now underway. France, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Germany, and Croatia have all played their first games, and Spain will play tonight. Wales did very well, winning 2–1. England played an entertaining, attacking game, but drew 1–1 with Russia, conceding in added time. This is a common pattern with England, and they haven't won an opening game at a tournament for many years. Fortunately, 2 or 3 teams go forward to the tournament from each group, so probably they will be able to qualify.
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Monday, June 6, 2016
Monkey King: Hero is back, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for Monkey King: Hero is Back. It's an animated movie starring the voice of Jackie Chan. It's not really based on the traditional Chinese story, but is a kind of spinoff, in which the Monkey King, asleep for 500 years, is awoken by accident by a young boy. The timing is good, because an evil creature is trying to capture the souls of 100 children in order to gain eternal life, and the monkey King is the only person who can save them and fight the evil creature.
As you know, EURO 2016 starts next weekend. The 24 teams taking part are England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Ireland, France (the home country), Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Poland, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Slovakia, …
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As you know, EURO 2016 starts next weekend. The 24 teams taking part are England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Ireland, France (the home country), Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Poland, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Slovakia, …
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Dictogloss 1 (2)
My name is Keiko Hibino. I am 20 years old, and I come from Hida in Gifu. I am a student at Daisuki University. I study economics. My parents' house is far from my university, so I live by myself in Nagoya. I get homesick sometimes. I have two sisters, but they are much older. I have two nieces and two nephews. I am looking forward to seeing them at New Year. My oldest sister lived in the United States for two years before she got married. I have never been abroad, but I hope to go to the US someday.
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Dictogloss 1 (1)
My name is Keita Hibika. I am 30 years old, and I come from Hida in Gifu. I am student at Daisuki University. I study economic. My parents' house is far from my university. I live in Nagoya. I get homesick sometimes. I have two sisters, but they are very old. I have two nieces and two nephew. I am look forward to see them at New Year. My oldest sister lives in the United States. I had never been abroad, but I hope to go the US someday.
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Monkey King, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for Monkey King: Hero is Back. It's a spinoff of the traditional Monkey King legend, with the voice of Jackie Chan. But the animation doesn't look so great, and I think it's really a TV movie. Maybe not one to seek out!
Yesterday, the final of the French Open was held. As usual in Grand Slam finals, Andy Murray (from the UK) played Novak Djokovic; also as usual, Djokovic won. Andy Murray won the first set, but after that it was quite easy for Djokovic.
Next weekend, Euro 2016 will begin. France will play on the first day (Saturday) and England will play on Sunday at 4 a.m. Please get a good rest after the match! Favorites Germany and Spain will play on Monday. This year's tournament features 24 teams, so it will be very long.
Yesterday, the final of the French Open was held. As usual in Grand Slam finals, Andy Murray (from the UK) played Novak Djokovic; also as usual, Djokovic won. Andy Murray won the first set, but after that it was quite easy for Djokovic.
Next weekend, Euro 2016 will begin. France will play on the first day (Saturday) and England will play on Sunday at 4 a.m. Please get a good rest after the match! Favorites Germany and Spain will play on Monday. This year's tournament features 24 teams, so it will be very long.
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