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March 14

… wish you were here: Takashi Miike cancels!

Due to the catastrophic events in Japan, Takashi Miike has determined that he will be unable to attend the DEAD OR ALIVE screening tomorrow night and his upcoming (and MASSIVE) retrospective at FSLC, co-programmed by our Subway Cinema friends. He sends his sincere regrets.

Director Takashi Miike’s statement:

“March 11, 2011.

Japan was violently rocked, swallowed by the ocean as the lives of many disappeared amid the rubble. I had wanted to be here with you all. I had wanted to thank you all for coming from the bottom of my heart.

But that wish was not granted. It is unfortunate and I am very sorry. Please accept my regrets. But, from this adversity – on our lives – we will all rise up without fail. As a start, I would be grateful if you could enjoy Japan from this film.

Sincerely,

Miike Takashi”