{"id":51356,"date":"2025-06-29T12:53:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T16:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=51356"},"modified":"2025-06-29T13:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T17:05:25","slug":"jq-magazine-nippon-in-new-york-japan-cuts-jujutsu-kaisen-jamie-allans-amaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2025\/06\/29\/jq-magazine-nippon-in-new-york-japan-cuts-jujutsu-kaisen-jamie-allans-amaze\/","title":{"rendered":"JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York \u2013 JAPAN CUTS, \u2018JUJUTSU KAISEN,\u2019 \u2018Jamie Allan\u2019s Amaze\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>JQ magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/a> editor<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Justin<\/em> Tedaldi<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (CIR<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Kobe-shi<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, 2001-02). Justin<\/em><\/strong> has<\/em><\/strong> written<\/em><\/strong> about<\/em><\/strong> Japanese<\/em><\/strong> arts<\/em><\/strong> and<\/em><\/strong> entertainment<\/em><\/strong> for<\/em><\/strong> JETAA<\/em><\/strong> since 2005. For<\/em><\/strong> more<\/em><\/strong> of<\/em><\/strong> his<\/em><\/strong> articles,<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>click<\/em> here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it\u2019s taking in North America\u2019s largest annual Japanese film festival, checking out a Kurosawa or Studio Ghibli classic, or enjoying a musical, Pok\u00e9mon<\/em>-style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month\u2019s highlights include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 2024 \u201cCLOUD\u201d FILM PARTNERS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July 10-20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan Cuts 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan Society<\/strong><\/a>, 333 47th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screenings with Receptions: $26 Nonmembers\/ $18 Members \/ $23 seniors & students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screenings with Q&As: $24 Nonmembers\/ $17 Member \/ $22 seniors & students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Other Screenings: $20 Nonmembers \/ $14 Members \/ $18 seniors & students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short Films: $10 Nonmembers \/ Free for Members \/ $5 seniors & students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North America\u2019s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 18th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us July 10-20 for 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films and anime. JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, featuring both today\u2019s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow\u2019s pioneering talent. Become part of our passionate filmgoer community for premieres, parties and celebrity guests in the heart of America\u2019s biggest city! Leading this year\u2019s highlights: JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU will present legendary director Kiyoshi Kurosawa with the CUT ABOVE Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film, host the premieres of his new film Cloud<\/em> and recent remake of Serpent\u2019s Path<\/em>, as well as showcase revivals of License to Live<\/em> and a new 4K restoration of the original Serpent\u2019s Path<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toho Animation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July 16-17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory \/ Premature Death<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before they were enemies, Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto were high school classmates and friends. The two powerful sorcerers are tasked with protecting Riko Amanai, a student who has been designated to be sacrificed as the Star Plasma Vessel, until she can fulfill her duty. Pursued by a religious cult and other curse users, they are the only sorcerers capable of carrying out such a difficult task \u2013 but this mission will set their destinies, and challenge the two sorcerers in ways unimaginable. The beloved and deeply emotional Hidden Inventory \/ Premature Death arc from the global phenomenon JUJUTSU KAISEN<\/em> returns to the big screen, reaching all new heights for fans and newcomers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Citywinery.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keiko Matsui<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Winery<\/strong><\/a>, 233 West Street (Pier 26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$25-$70<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis album is about the hope that we all carry inside of us,\u201d shares internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian, Keiko Matsui, who has worked with everyone from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Bob James, and Hugh Masekela. \u201cI have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another.\u201d There is a reason why the stunning, soft-spoken, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. \u201cWhen I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone, it makes me feel euphoric!\u201d exclaims Keiko, who harnesses this joy on her 30th recording Euphoria<\/em>. She enlists an all-star contingency of special guests including vocalist, and daughter of Donny Hathaway, Lalah Hathaway, trumpeter Randy Brecker, guitarist Mike Stern, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, vibist Joel Ross, harmonica player Gr\u00e9goire Maret and pianist\/arranger John Beasley. Keiko concludes, \u201cDuring the past few years, I have witnessed the loss of life and seen people\u2019s sadness and it has been really painful, but it has helped to remind me of the precious gift of time and the importance of gratitude for what I have now,\u201d confides Keiko.\u201d \u201cEuphoria<\/em> is my gift to my fans around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Caveat.nyc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 July 18-19; August 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BALLS: The Monster-catchin\u2019 Musical Comedy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caveat<\/strong><\/a>, 21 A Clinton Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$15-$45<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wild musical appears!<\/em> \u201cBALLS\u201d is an action-packed immersive experience about the MONSTERS we collect and the FIGHTS we choose to fight. Be the very first to start a \u201cNEW GAME\u201d in this one-of-a-kind extravaganza, overflowing with 8-bit bops, improvised battles, and 151 original Collectabuddies. Now starring Stuart Zagnit, the original voice of Professor Oak from Pok\u00e9mon<\/em>!” MONSTERS WERE SCARY. AND THE PROFESSOR WAS SCARED. So he squished \u2018em down into little balls, and created a safer world: where monsters are pets – and pets do what they\u2019re told. But when these \u201cCollectabuddies\u201d begin to BITE BACK, the Professor and his piece-of-sh*t grandson are forced to battle their past conceptions of right and wrong to save the game they helped create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Janus Films<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July 18-31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kurosawa in 4K<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film Forum<\/strong><\/a>, 209 West Houston Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$11 member, $17 regular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A nine-film festival featuring some of the most influential titles by the legendary director, spanning genres from samurai epic to gritty Noir. All 4K restorations were undertaken by Toho Co., Ltd. in Japan, with many being shown in the U.S. for the first time, including THRONE OF BLOOD, STRAY DOG, HIGH AND LOW, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, IKIRU, YOJIMBO, and SANJURO and RASHOMON<\/em>*. *RASHOMON<\/em> restored in 2K by the Academy Film Archive, the National Film Center of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. Presented with support from The Reginald S. Reinhardt, Ling-Makekau Fund for Asia-Pacific Films. All films released by Janus Films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GKIDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July 19-23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Neighbor Totoro<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away<\/em> and Ponyo<\/em>, and Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family. When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in early roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Boneau\/Bryan-Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Opens July 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Allan\u2019s Amaze<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New World Stages<\/strong><\/a>, 340 West 50th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From $58.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou will love this show. We did.\u201d \u2013 Penn & Teller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After dazzling audiences in London\u2019s West End, revolutionary magician Jamie Allan brings his record-shattering spectacle to New York City this summer! AMAZE<\/em> isn\u2019t just another magic show \u2013 it\u2019s a mind-bending journey where YOU become part of the impossible. Allan\u2019s revolutionary blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless illusion puts the magic directly in YOUR hands. Breaking records and blowing minds, the international phenomenon that became Chicago\u2019s highest-selling magic show of all time is now coming to New York after conquering London\u2019s prestigious West End! Don\u2019t miss this summer\u2019s must-see sensation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GKIDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July 27-29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Wars<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4K remaster! Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki\u2019s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki\u2019s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse. Against a backdrop of stunning countryside vistas and virtual spaces bursting with color, Summer Wars<\/em> is a timeless epic that explores life in the digital age from Academy Award-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (Belle<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more <\/em>JQ articles, click <\/em><\/strong>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.  After the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it\u2019s taking in North America\u2019s largest annual Japanese film festival, checking out a Kurosawa or Studio Ghibli classic, or enjoying a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,26,263,291,21],"tags":[1615,1614],"class_list":["post-51356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articlejournalism","category-celebrity","category-film","category-jq-magazine","category-music","tag-jq-magazine","tag-justin-tedaldi"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pkZ7m-dmk","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51356"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51369,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51356\/revisions\/51369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}