movieguy said...

movieguy at 09:43 PM JST - 20th July

If they in fact translated the articles without permission of the rags that originally published the stories then the Mainichi did violate copyright laws, but this whole business about "debauching" Japan is ridiculous. The stories were originally written from a Japanese perspective.

Supuncho, I see your point, but in my…

Posted in Mainichi promises new start following criticism of online English column at 09:43 PM JST - 20th July
movieguy at 09:21 AM JST - 20th July

There used to be an IMAX at Takashimaya in Shinjuku when it first opened on the Southern Terrace. At that time they only showed the documentaries and apparently didn't even considered Hollywood motion pictures and the like. I think the IMAX theaters in the U.S. started using their theaters more…

Posted in IMAX signs joint venture deal with Tokyu chain at 09:21 AM JST - 20th July
movieguy at 03:24 PM JST - 18th July

I'm sorry. I have no frame of reference. How big is a standard movie screen in inches??? Anyone know???

Posted in Sharp's giant liquid crystal display arrives at Tokyo theaters at 03:24 PM JST - 18th July
movieguy at 01:26 PM JST - 17th July

Hughgarse... How did you get one? Just pop in a store and they had 'em??? I went to Roppongi yesterday, nothing. Then to a local store east of Tokyo and nothing. I'm in no big hurry but I still want one. Is there a secret I don't know about???

Posted in Japan cautious in iPhone's bid for world dominance at 01:26 PM JST - 17th July
movieguy at 01:03 PM JST - 17th July

Smithinjapan... Thanks for finally mentioning the whole xenophobic point about selling anything in Japan. Had Sony developed the same exact thing we would never hear the end of how superior Japan is, but the truth is, that aside from Toyota, no company in Japan has the cajones to truly take…

Posted in Japan cautious in iPhone's bid for world dominance at 01:03 PM JST - 17th July
movieguy at 07:23 PM JST - 16th July

amannin1... Verizon has never been in Japan and though I'm a PC user I would never consider Apple to have developed "fads or novelties." The iPod is still kicking everyone's butt and they've taken the iPod concept to the phone and they've revolutionized another industry.

Posted in Apple sells 1 million iPhones in first 3 days at 07:23 PM JST - 16th July
movieguy at 03:29 PM JST - 16th July

Well this guy won't have a million Yen around and I guarantee he will get.... Say with me now... A suspended sentence...

Posted in Man arrested for kicking Chihuahua puppy to death in Aichi at 03:29 PM JST - 16th July
movieguy at 09:19 PM JST - 15th July

This man harrassed and threatened to KILL her and the prosecutors only asked for 18 months. Then the ridiculous judge has the nerve to say that it's "absolutely ridiculous" for him to have a relationship, but SUSPENDS the sentence. That'll learn 'em...

Posted in Former school principal gets suspended sentence for threatening ex-student at 09:19 PM JST - 15th July
movieguy at 10:52 AM JST - 15th July

I've been to four stores since Friday at 5:00; Roppongi (sold out), Omotesando (sold out), Shibuya (sold out) and the shop near my house in west Tokyo hasn't had any shipped to them and in the glorious tradition of businesses these days (and Apple's style) of course denied when and/or…

Posted in Apple sells 1 million iPhones in first 3 days at 10:52 AM JST - 15th July
movieguy at 12:17 PM JST - 14th July

I wish I met woman like her...

Posted in Fuji TV apologizes for Mona Yamamoto's scandal at 12:17 PM JST - 14th July