Festive Foreign Film Fans

Bob and Mark are regular American guys exploring different countries and cultures through the holiday experience of Christmas. They enjoy festive movies, music, food, and customs. Each episode features the two visiting a new international location. It's like a global Christmas party!

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Festive Foreign Film Fans

Episode 4: Tokyo Godfathers (Japan)

July 25, 2023 • Bob & Mark

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It's a colorful challenge, but Mark and Bob are just the two-dimensional, cartoonish guys to tackle this episode's first animated film Tokyo Godfathers. Mark goes deep, but Bob -- he's here for the anime pillows, electric eels, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. All that's missing is Pokemon and Hello Kitty! Yes, Mark is still injured, but the boys manage a tour of the Pacific Rim and the lively and eclectic country of Japan. We stumble our way through a touching story, original characters, fun customs, and Tatsuro Yamashita's popular song "Christmas Eve" (with English words too!) So, let's take a pause to bask in the holiday rays from the Land of the Rising Sun!

Our Movie:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388473/

4F Test: Festive = (It's a Christmas movie); Feel = (It'll give you the feels); Future = (Going to watch the sequels); Fan = (A recommendation with caution)

Where to watch it:

Tubi TV (https://tubitv.com); Vudu (https://www.vudu.com); Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/games?hl=en_US&gl=US); iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com); Amazon Instant Video (https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Video/b?ie=UTF8&node=2858778011)

Manga:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga

Anime Pillow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDrsUHAyE_Y

Tokyo

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html

Transgender Issues

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/28/americans-complex-views-on-gender-identity-and-transgender-issues/

AIDS

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids/