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The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven 3D

Article by Tristian Goik. The New York International Children’s Film Festival added several surprise screenings, and I opted to buy a ticket for “The Monkey King,” so I could enjoy a nice 3D movie without the hassle of having to…

Ocean Waves

Article by Tristian Goik. I suppose I went to a Studio Ghibli film festival, rather than a Miyazaki one.  I had just discovered that Tomomi Mochizuki directed an anime from that studio.   It is an adaptation of one of the…

Les Contes de la Nuit!

Article by Tristian Goik. “Tales of the Night” is Michel Ocelot’s latest fairy tale adventure in blazing color and his first voyage into the stereoscopic dimension.  A series of short stories, perhaps perfect for the educated child with a short…

Welcome to the Space Show!

Article by Tristian Goik. Sunday evening: Prince Street subway station.  I am waiting patiently for my train.  The ticket-collector gives me the all clear.  Launching myself into the space between the platform and the tracks, I bounce less than gracefully…

Summer Wars

Film review by Tristian Goik. Summer Wars is the latest anime in a long line of animation from Japan that has its roots in the Fat Man and Little Boy.  It has made me realize that Japanese society has evolved…

The Secret of Kells

Review by Charles Kenny (ASIFA-East’s civil engineer-in-residence). In true Irish fashion, better late than never. When I first thought about reviewing the film, I had no idea it would be so difficult, and, after seeing it, to be able to…