Rose Byrne
Domhnall Gleeson
Daisy Ridley
Today we also saw the trailer for Peter Rabbit, a new movie by Sony Pictures Animation. I'm not sure when it will be released in the US, not to mention Japan, but it looks like a lot of fun. Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, and Daisy Ridley are some of the voice actors who feature in the movie.
December looks like being an exciting month for movies. On December 9th, Seven Sisters begins at Denkikan. On the same day, Miss Sloane also begins.
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, and other matters…
Genesis
1974
Today we watched a video of Genesis performing Dancing with the Moonlit Knight. The video was from 1974, and the picture and sound were quite bad. But I enjoyed seeing them play. Unlike most videos of Genesis from that period, the camera sometimes showed Steve Hackett playing the guitar.
In British politics, arguments are still continuing over Brexit. The main problem being discussed now is how to ensure trade between the UK and Ireland. While the UK is in the EU, trade is easy. But after Brexit, there has to be a border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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1974
Today we watched a video of Genesis performing Dancing with the Moonlit Knight. The video was from 1974, and the picture and sound were quite bad. But I enjoyed seeing them play. Unlike most videos of Genesis from that period, the camera sometimes showed Steve Hackett playing the guitar.
In British politics, arguments are still continuing over Brexit. The main problem being discussed now is how to ensure trade between the UK and Ireland. While the UK is in the EU, trade is easy. But after Brexit, there has to be a border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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Peter Rabbit, and other matters…
Peter Corden
Rose Byrne
Today we also watched the trailer for Peter Rabbit, a movie that is "coming soon". It looks extremely funny. It is mixed animation and live action. Peter Corden does the voice of Peter Rabbit. Other voices are done by Rose Byrne, Daisy Ridley, and Domhnall Gleason. It seems to me that animation is a very creative field now. There always seem to be new twists.
In football news, both Manchester United and Manchester City won at the weekend. Manchester City maintain their 8-point lead at the top. Chelsea and Liverpool drew, which is probably good news for the Manchester teams.
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Rose Byrne
Today we also watched the trailer for Peter Rabbit, a movie that is "coming soon". It looks extremely funny. It is mixed animation and live action. Peter Corden does the voice of Peter Rabbit. Other voices are done by Rose Byrne, Daisy Ridley, and Domhnall Gleason. It seems to me that animation is a very creative field now. There always seem to be new twists.
In football news, both Manchester United and Manchester City won at the weekend. Manchester City maintain their 8-point lead at the top. Chelsea and Liverpool drew, which is probably good news for the Manchester teams.
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Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, and other matters…
Genesis (1973)
Peter Gabriel
progressive rock
theatrical rock
Today we listened to Dancing with the Moonlit Knight by Genesis, watching their live performance. It is from their album Selling England by the Pound. That was their last album before The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, after which Peter Gabriel left the group. We could see one of Peter Gabriel's costumes. Genesis was my second favorite group of the time.
Check them out if you get the chance.
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Peter Gabriel
progressive rock
theatrical rock
Today we listened to Dancing with the Moonlit Knight by Genesis, watching their live performance. It is from their album Selling England by the Pound. That was their last album before The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, after which Peter Gabriel left the group. We could see one of Peter Gabriel's costumes. Genesis was my second favorite group of the time.
Check them out if you get the chance.
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Sunday, November 26, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
Incredibles 2 and other matters…
Today we also watched the teaser trailer for Incredibles 2. It was a teaser trailer because the movie is not completed yet. It is scheduled to be released next year in the U.S., and probably won't be too far behind in Japan. However, I'm worried that the subtitled version won't be released in Kumamoto, as that has been the case with several recent Pixar movies.
You can see all a list of all Pixar's long films here. My favorites are Monsters Inc and Toy Story 2. [85 words]
You can see all a list of all Pixar's long films here. My favorites are Monsters Inc and Toy Story 2. [85 words]
Forever My Girl, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for Forever My Girl, a movie written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf and starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe. It's about a country singer who calls off a wedding to go and tour and become famous, but can't forget his old girlfriend. When he visits his hometown, he finds that he has a daughter. He has to decide what things are most important in his life. The movie will be released in the U.S. early in 2018. I'm not sure when it will be released in Japan. It looks interesting so hopefully Denkikan will show it. [102 words]
The Incredibles 2, and other matters…
Today we watched the trailer for The Incredibles 2. It is of course the sequel to The Incredibles, and the director, Brad Bird, is the same. (Brad Bird has also directed Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.) The movie is not yet finished, so the trailer is just a teaser, but it looks very funny. The Incredibles was one of my favorite of the Pixar movies, losing out only to Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc. The cast includes Samuel Jackson and Holly Hunter, Samuel Jackson is one of Hollywood's top actors, and is well-known for The Avengers. Holly Hunter has played fewer roles but is a great actress. [111 words]
Turn of the Century
Today we watched a concert video of Yes performing Turn of the Century. It's about a sculptor who creates a statue of his wife. She dies in the winter, but the statue comes to life (maybe) or at least enables him to remember his wife.
Recently, there have been some international football matches. England played Germany and Brazil, the number 1 and number 2 teams in the FIFA rankings, and drew 0 – 0 each time. Although the lack of goals is not so exciting, in general English people are happy because our defence has improved; usually we would lose to such strong teams.
In the Premier League, Manchester City are still winning every game. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal all won at the weekend. Paul Pogba, United's star midfielder, is back in the team, so United look much stronger than they have done the last few weeks.
I spent a few days in Montana last week. I met the governor and lieutenant governor and many state officials and university officials. The food was very good there, and we had beef steak two or three times. The university meals we had there were all made from food sourced in Montana. The beer in Montana is also very good. [206 words]
Recently, there have been some international football matches. England played Germany and Brazil, the number 1 and number 2 teams in the FIFA rankings, and drew 0 – 0 each time. Although the lack of goals is not so exciting, in general English people are happy because our defence has improved; usually we would lose to such strong teams.
In the Premier League, Manchester City are still winning every game. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal all won at the weekend. Paul Pogba, United's star midfielder, is back in the team, so United look much stronger than they have done the last few weeks.
I spent a few days in Montana last week. I met the governor and lieutenant governor and many state officials and university officials. The food was very good there, and we had beef steak two or three times. The university meals we had there were all made from food sourced in Montana. The beer in Montana is also very good. [206 words]
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