It has been too long for an entry on this. I want to write more! I'm switching host families this Saturday so I should have internet. I actually promise this time I'll write a lot!
Starting with this!
Today I went to a Japanese Cinema for the first time!
I saw "逆転裁判" (Gyakuten Saiban/ Phoenix Wright). I went by myself because my school is in the middle of exams so everyone is still studying. I went to Ikebukuro to walk around and eventually go to the movie.
So I lined up (the box office was on the exterior) and checked the times for my movie. I said which one I wanted to see and confirmed the time. Then the worker showed me a laminated piece of paper of the seats in the theatre. I was a bit surprised at first but then I thought to myself "This is very Japanese; very organized". So, the worker suggested a seat for me and asked if it was ok, I said it was alright, paid, and received my ticket. Today was Thursday so for whatever reason my ticket was only about 10 dollars! Yay!
I was a bit early for the movie so I walked around, ate at TGI Fridays and then decided to take my seat.
At this particular cinema the 7th and 8th floor were movies. Each floor had two movies showing. I thought it was neat and an interesting use of space. I went to the 7th floor and looked at the confections. I decided to get a small popcorn because, unlike Canada, it was reasonably priced. The funny thing about Japanese theatres is a small popcorn is actually small! Anyway, I gave my ticket to the lady, she directed me to the room and I walked down the aisle. I was in K-14, located in the middle of the row, in the middle of the theatre. Yes! Best seat. I sat down, and listened to the theatre provided music and waited. I'm going to assume that all Japanese theatres play the main theme to whatever movie you go to before screening, because they were playing "2012Spark" by Porno Graffiti (Mom, please excuse the band name) on repeat. The movie started and like regular theatres commercials and a courtesy message were shown before the movie. Also, Japanese anti-pirating commercials are silly and full of lol. The movie started and I went into intense focus mode to actually try and understand what was being said instead of just remembering what happened in the game. The movie, like most Japanese movies, was quite long. Just a little but over two hours. But luckily the seats were comfy (for those who know, its like Topsail theatres in regards to the slope of the seats but the chairs are comfy and there is lots of leg room), and the floor was actually clean. I was very surprised. But once again; very Japanese. The movie ended and everyone left, all taking their garbage and leaving in an orderly fashion.
Thus ending my first Japanese Theatre Experience. I got a lot of looks from the fellow movie goers before and after the film. I'm guessing because it was in Japanese and I'm well... not. All in all it was a great experience! I saw a poster for the "Berserk" movie so that will be the next one I see! (I'm such a nerd! )
Once again I apologize for the very late blog entry.
