Context offered the following videos and anime in 2005:
Friday Evening
The InuYashu Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
You've seen the TV show on Cartoon Network, now see what the InuYashu crew can do on the big screen. The son of an ancient demon has awakened and is trying to destroy the world. It is up to modern school girl Kagome and half-demon InuYashu and their friends to save the day. (This is a time travel story in honor of Connie Willis.)
Azumanga Daioh
One of the funniest anime in existence. A slice of life story about school girls being school girls. (No super-heroics, no ninjas, no mech pilots, and no sailor scouts) We will show 3 episodes of this wonderful TV show. Warning: The last episode contains possibly the cutest image ever produced. It has been known to cause cavities and instant diabetes. Watch at your own risk!
Read or Die: the TV Series
When Yomiko Readman disappears, her best friend, famous author, Nenene, develops writer's block. To clear her head Nenene agrees to a publicity trip to Hong Kong, where she meets the Paper Sisters. These three young women, part bodyguards, part private detectives, have the psychic ability to mentally manipulate paper. After rescuing Nenene from an obsessed psychotic fan, the Paper Sisters follow her back to Tokyo, to watch over the author. A must see for book lovers.
Gunbuster
You've heard us rave about this anime at various panels, now come see our favorite SF Anime series. When Man first ventures out into inter-stellar space, he discovers large alien life-forms live between the stars. These creatures can be considered the anti-bodies of the galaxy,and humanity is the infection. This series shows just how far Mankind will go when threatened. This series has it all, cute girls, giant Mecha, drama, parody, and a whopping good story. Don't miss it!
Saturday MorningFlash back to the Saturday mornings of your youth! Join Space Ghost,Rocky & Bullwinkle, and Johnny Quest, plus more surprise guests.Safer than a ride in Mr. Peabody's Way-Back machine! Cereal and milk to be available if regulations permit. Come in your PJs if you like, just be careful not to wake-up Mom and Pop!
Saturday Evening
Metal Tears
Fresh off a showing at the World Science Fiction Convention in Boston, this independent film is based on a story by Mike Resnick. For much more info, visit the home page of Smash & Grab Productions.
Hellboy
The hit live-action movie based on the Mike Mignola comic book. When the world is threatened by supernatural nasties, a top-secret government agency is called in to save the day. A team of super-powered agents led by Hellboy, a real demon, can do the job when mere humans fail.
The Returner
A time travel movie from Japan. In the year 2080, humanity is being over-run by aliens. A prototype time machine is used to send one woman back to our present to stop the series of events that lead to this disastrous future. More time-hopping fun in tribute to Connie Willis.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The final chapter in Peter Jackson's version of Tolkein's famous trilogy. There will be dire consequences for Middle Earth if the hobbits and their companions can not finish their quest. If you haven't seen it for a while, come join us for this Oscar-winning movie.
Sunday MorningDoctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
The Doctor and Ace travel to World War II England and must battle blood sucking sea zombies. Ace must also face her issues of abandonment when she must protect her own infant mother. Start Sunday off right with the Doctor.
Battle Royale
Battle Royale is one of the most controversial movies made in Japan. This disturbing look at a possible future, like 1984 and Brave New World, has sparked many heated discussions. Please join us for this powerful movie with a short discussion period afterward. Warning: This movie contains extreme violence.
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