August 11 - September 2, 2023

Fran Rubel Kuzui's TOKYO POP Limited Engagement

Limited Engagement | New 4K Restoration! 

Los Feliz 3 

ABOUT THE FILM:

In English and Japanese with English subtitles. 

Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer. Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she’s at her breaking point, she meets Hiro (Diamond Yukai), a rock ‘n’ roller whose band is looking for their big break. They form a romantic and musical connection and Hiro convinces Wendy to become their lead singer. Through a combination of hustle and luck, they stumble into their 15 minutes of fame, but Wendy soon comes to realize that being a gaijin rocker may be nothing more than a passing fad. An underseen gem of ‘80s American independent cinema by Fran Rubel Kuzui (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER), TOKYO POP takes us on a breezy tour through bubble era Tokyo, replete with knowing nods to the city’s vibrant pop culture.

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FRI AUG 11, 2023

7:00 PM

TOKYO POP

$10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)

Los Feliz 3 | Q&A with filmmaker Fran Rubel Kuzui 

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SUN AUG 13, 2023

4:00 PM

TOKYO POP

$10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)

Los Feliz 3 | New 4K Restoration!  

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THU AUG 17, 2023

10:00 PM

TOKYO POP

$10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)

Los Feliz 3 | New 4K Restoration!  

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SAT SEP 2, 2023

10:00 PM

TOKYO POP

$10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)

Los Feliz 3 | New 4K Restoration! 

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FRI SEP 8, 2023

1:00 PM

TOKYO POP

$10.00 (member) ; $15.00 (general admission)

Los Feliz 3 | New 4K Restoration!