Monday, June 21

Udon (2006)







I watched this movie as part of the LA Film Festival. I am horrible at movie reviews so I'm not going to give an elaborate one. I just want to say that this movie is one of the best I have ever seen. I definitely recommend to anyone that is intrigued by Japanese culture and a food enthusiast who enjoys a feel good movie. There were so many stories and lessons told in 134 minutes (of some I highlighted in my doodle). After leaving the theater, I knew that I had to make some changes in the way I view life. I was also so compelled to consume a bowl of udon while being in Little Tokyo, but that had to wait until next time.

30 comments:

  1. Love the little lessons in your notebook. I'll have to make a note of watching this movie :)

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  2. ohh those little quotes are from the movie? they sound so cute yet so true and inspiring <3 amazing drawings by you too :) i love such indie, non-commercial films, thankyou for the recommendation i'll be sure to keep a lookout if my local dvd rental store has it though i quite doubt so :(

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  3. aw. wow. that notebook is so cute! :) and life lessons... always good! so inspiring! now i want to see that movie - do you know if it's just in the film festival at the moment - or if it will be released to general cinemas? i hope so! http://improcrastinate.blogspot.com

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  4. cooool, L.A is way more exciting apart from where i live haha

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  5. Christine! That doodle is soooo cuute! Sounds like a great movie.. where can I find it? I'd love to watch it!... or do I have to fly all way to LA to see it!? I hope you have a fabulous week darling!

    xx Love & Aloha

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  6. Omg! The little drawings are so cute :D and the quotes are rther inspiring :)

    (I hope I can download this movie :D :P)

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  7. Oh I think I'll actually really like this movie! :) I def need to look into this. Doesn't help that I love udon noodles <3

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  8. I forgot to mention you won an award on my blog :)

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  9. your doodles are so cute & clean. simplicity yummyyy. and I love food movies :)

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  10. love that first pic of the notebook!

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  11. I love the little quotes in your notebook.

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  12. I love to see your notebook! more please.
    have you seen Tampopo? sounds kinda similar, it is a "ramen western"

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  13. thank you so much for your lovely comment!
    kiss
    see you soon

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  14. your notebook looks lovely with all your little notes. I think I should watch this movie :)

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  15. Sounds like an interesting movie for sure! I LOVE Udon! It is super yummy haha.
    Thanks btw for wishing me luck! My summer has officially started. I'm leaving for Cuba in two days :)

    satinsugar.blogspot.com

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  16. Sounds like a good movie :) Plus, I love Udon :P I love your doodle btw, so cute!

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  17. CHRISTINE! the first picture is so cute! the doodles are ADORABLE : D

    where can we watch the movie ? HAHA, cos i dont think its playing in my local theatre

    rach.

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  18. it's great that you have festivals with unique original/movies! i'm going to how to get some udon noodles tomorrow now...cravinG!!

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  19. nice post...

    wanna exchange link and follow me??

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  20. mmm UDON!! XD I do prefer ramen though. But anything Japanese makes me happy...

    how fun was it that you got to watch a film at the film festival!! I always wanna catch the films shown at such festivals but never actually get the tickets since the movies are usually a little more abstruse and it's harder to find interested people to go with...

    heh I totally agree that food can always make you smile!! :D your drawings are totally cute!! i can't remember whether i've asked you before but what do you work as anyway? are you in the arts field?

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  21. thx for the sweet comment,,wanna exchange link??

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  22. hello christine i'm sorry but i don't remember where that picture of the garden is from! :( i only remember i saved it from an architecture/design firm's website. so sorry, habitual rampant saving of pictures without crediting :( i'm trying to remember to take note of sources nowadays :P

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  23. cute pictures! and such a cute notebook!

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  24. aah i love your pictures!!! the colors are always matching, too pretty<3

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  25. christine -

    thanks for the comment! check out ranch 99! i got the matcha powder there for pretty cheap, but sadly, i couldn't find it at every location. :[

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  26. thank you for the comment sweetie! I am glad you like the award :D I just adore your blog so much. its too cute!

    also, I am half filipino and half scottish. I remember you asked what my other half was :]

    and i am with you i love zooey.

    xo

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  27. I looove these photos :)

    Great entry.

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  28. This looks so good! I need to get a copy

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  29. Looks interesting; but I have to say that the first image has captured my interest.

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