Chris Ware Does Ozu
Incredible! I’ve just ordered copies of this from Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theater. I love Ozu’s movies: They make me nostalgic for a Japan that I never experienced (pre- and shortly-post-War) but feel like I did. This is Ware’s interpretation of Tokyo Story. Now that I see this, I realize that there is a certain similarity of tone in Ware and Ozu’s work.
And Happy Birthday, Ann! There’s some connection here with Ann’s gift, which is on its way to her in DC. I say nothing more so as not to give away the surprise. What’s not a surprise is that the gift will arrive a few days after her birthday. Sorry Miss Ann!
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Very cool – and I didn’t know about it. I love Chris Ware’s work. I’ve been listening to a lot of Sufjan Stevens recently (with his holiday set and all) and have this new mission to convince them to collaborate on a collection of animated short stories. They work in such a similar mood, and they are both Illinis.