Entertainment News: The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann once again create a stunning adaptation of a classic story – this time The Great Gatsby, which takes place during the Roaring Twenties. Glitz, glamour and stunning visuals pull fans in from the opening credits [...]
Osaka and Tokyo Fashion News: H&M Sarah Deschamps and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times The continuing expansion of Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) throughout Japan is clear to all fashion lovers in this nation. At first H&M focused heavily on Tokyo and Kanto which is the natural route into the Japanese fashion market. However, [...]
The Last Stand starring Arnold Schwarzenegger Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times Those who love action flicks will appreciate The Last Stand, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, who last had a leading role in a film in 2003 for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. This film has it all – comedy, action, shootouts and fast cars – but nothing less is [...]
Tokyo Entertainment and Hitchcock: Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren & Scarlett Johansson Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times Anthony Hopkins does an exceptional job in portraying the lead role in the film, Hitchcock. The supporting cast included Helen Mirren as his wife, Alma, and Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh. The film directs most of its [...]
Lincoln: Directed by Steven Spielberg and Showing in Japan from April 2013 Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times This critically acclaimed film was a hit during award season, winning Daniel Day-Lewis an Academy Award for Best Actor in his portrayal of the 16th president of the United States. Directed by Steven Spielberg, who was also nominated [...]
Entertainment News: Flight the Movie Starring Denzel Washington Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times Denzel Washington is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in Flight. Director Robert Zemeckis delivers a dramatic plot with a talented supporting cast, which includes Melissa Leo, John Goodman and Don Cheadle. In addition to Washington’s Best Actor nomination, the film is also up for Best Original [...]
Zero Dark Thirty Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times The military operation and subsequent killing of Osama bin Laden has been shrouded in mystery since the world heard of the news of his death in early May 2011. Zero Dark Thirty recreates the operation from months after the terror attacks on New York City to [...]
Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift: 3 Hot Women in the Music Industry Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times There’s no shortage of amazing women artists out there right now – and some of the hottest names in music are making headlines for their work on and off the stage. Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys [...]
Ted: The Movie is now Showing in Tokyo Laura Leiva and Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times When you’re in the mood to laugh, Ted is the movie to watch.While not everyone will appreciate the humor, the idea of a talking teddy bear is sure to be entertaining – and entertaining it is! Fans of Family Guy will recognize the voice [...]
Looper: Now Showing in Tokyo Cinemas Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times This mind-bending film blends science fiction with action to create a unique plot starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt. Directed by Rian Johnson, Looper features thought-provoking ideas, time travel, thrilling twists and turns, and a touch of romance into the storyline – and the film is [...]
Entertainment news: The Walking Dead wins the 2012 Best in Show competition on Hulu in Japan Laura Leiva & Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times The idea of zombies has been around for decades, but in recent years, television shows and films are taking the concept of a post-apocalyptic world, or zombie apocalypse, to [...]
Skyfall showing in Tokyo from early December: James Bond (007) Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times Daniel Craig is back for his third appearance as the famed British Secret Service Agent, James Bond, in the visually stunning film Skyfall, alongside Judi Dench, Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes. Whether you count yourself as a fan of ‘007’ [...]
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