Aug 12: Animezing! with Special Guest: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM III Encounters in Space

Join us for the epic conclusion of the SUMMER OF GUNDAM at the JICC!

The JICC is excited to present the epic conclusion of the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Movie Trilogy! And don't miss a special pre-film presentation by JAXA!  With the conflict between the Federation and Zeon nearing an end, the battlefield moves to space. Gundam pilot Amuro Ray begins to realize his Newtype abilities, but first he must face off against the formidable Char Aznable and experience a fateful encounter with the mysterious Lalah. Who will be left standing? The stirring finale to this historic series! Japanese w. English Subtitles | Not Rated | 1981 Note: There will be a brief recap of the first two films at the beginning of this film. Recommended for ages 13+ Is Gundam Our Future? How far have we come? A Special Pre-Film Presentation by Isao Kotani of JAXA, Washington DC Isao Kotani, the Deputy Director of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in Washington DC, will be joining us for a special short presentation before the epic conclusion of the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM trilogy. He will be discussing technological advances related to GUNDAM in the real world. Prior to coming to Washington DC, Isao Kotani was a research engineer at both the Tanegashima and Tsukuba Space Centers. There he worked on development on the H-IIB, Epsilon, and H3 rockets, as well as working on ground facility design for assembly and launch.  The film will begin at 6:30PM. The pre-film presentation will begin at 6:00 PM. Please join us for this unique opportunity!  You are invited to Animezing!: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM III Encounters in Space Friday, August 12th, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT) Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington DC 20036 US REGISTER HERE! This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.  *** When registering you may receive an email asking you to "Activate your Eventbrite account" if you have never used Eventbrite before. It is NOT necessary to activate an account for you to attend this event and you may ignore this email from Eventbrite. *** In the event of a cancellation, please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. The pre-film presentation begins at 6:00 PM. Film screening begins at 6:30PM. No admittance after 7:00PM or once seating is full. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee a seat. Featured Events 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100 | Washington, D.C. 20036-3838 TEL: 202-238-6900 | FAX: 202-822-6524 | jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp © 1991-2016 Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Aug 17: J-Film: Sue, Mai & Sawa

Join us for a free film at the JICC!

The JICC and the Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C. are excited to present this heartwarming drama based on Masuda Miri's comic strip series! Su-chan, Mai-chan, and Sawako-san once worked part-time together. Their friendship has remained unchanged for over ten years, but now they are in their thirties and harbor anxieties about where their futures will lead. Sue, Mai & Sawa offers a tender depiction of three women as they struggle with their careers, love lives, and more.  Japanese w. English subtitles | Not Rated | 2013 | 106 Minutes | Drama/Comedy | Directed by Osamu Minorikawa Starring Kou Shibasaki, Yoko Maki, and Shinobu Terajima - WOMEN IN CINEMA HIGHLIGHT -  Sachiko Tanaka, Screenwriter Sachiko Tanaka studied at Tokyo University of the Arts where she apprenticed under film director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. In 2007 she received the Kido Shiro Award for her screenplay Natsu no Tabi. In 2008 for Tokyo Sonata, along with Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Max Mannix, Sachiko Tanaka received the award for Best Screenwriter at the 2008 Asian Film Awards and was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 2009 Asia Pacific Film Awards. [read more...] You are invited to J-Film: Sue, Mai & Sawa - Righting the Girl Ship Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington DC 20036 US REGISTER NOW! This program is presented in cooperation with the Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C. and the Japan Foundation. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.  *** When registering you may receive an email asking you to "Activate your Eventbrite account" if you have never used Eventbrite before. It is NOT necessary to activate an account for you to attend this event and you may ignore this email from Eventbrite. *** In the event of a cancellation, please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. Program begins at 6:30PM. No admittance after 7:00PM or once seating is full. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee a seat. Featured Events 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100 | Washington, D.C. 20036-3838 TEL: 202-238-6900 | FAX: 202-822-6524 | jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp © 1991-2016 Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

PR: TODAY - $3 Silver Age Comic Sale! Wednesday, August 3rd - Beyond Comics Frederick

$3 SILVER AGE COMIC SALE! TODAY! Wednesday, August 3rd Frederick Location Only! 2pm to 6pm Don't miss this sale! Tens of thousands of Silver Age comics available from $3. Don't miss this chance to fill in gaps or check out new gems at a great price. One Day ONLY and then they're Out! Also Featuring A Selection of  High Demand Silver Age Comics! (And no, these are not just $3) Beyond Comics 5632 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21704 301-668-8202 www.beyondcomics.com

The Rachel Maddow Show 8/2/16

Rep John Lewis a living example of civil rights heroics

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rep-john-louis-sets-civil-rights-example-737114179596

Rachel Maddow shows Congressman John Lewis' leadership during the recent House Democratic sit-in over gun legislation, and extols the virtues of Lewis' "March" graphic novel trilogy. Duration: 5:50