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Selling Japan to the Japanese: Japanese reactions to the Last Samurai and Lost in Translation

Panel: 
Film Studies IV: Travel, Mobility and Stasis
Abstract: 

Two Hollywood movies set in Japan were released in 2003. Unlike American critics, Japanese applauded the Last Samurai, while overlooking Lost in Translation. What were the reasons for reactions and what do they tell us about early 21st century Japan?

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Jayson
Last Name: 
Chun
Institution: 
University of Hawai'i, West O'ahu