I don't think anyone will break the porcelain at Japan Society.
What Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know, Three Untamed Beauties (March 31-April 18) will do is challenge "the stereotype of docile Japanese women—heroic good mothers, chaste
daughters and hardworking faithful wives—actresses Ayako Wakao,
Mariko Okada and Meiko Kaji embodied
the transgression of limits, breaking rules, flouting norms and
generally upsetting everyone" as the program puts it well.
The Film Program of the Japan Society where this series takes place introduces actress Ayako Wakao as Passion Made Flesh.
She is the star of Tattoo A.K.A. The Spider Tattoo
刺青 (Irezumi), the opening night movie on March 31 at 7: 30 PM (pictured below).
© Kadokawa Pictures, Inc.
The script for this film was adapted by Kaneto Shindo from the acclaimed 1910 short story by
Junichiro Tanizaki.
Opening night screening will be followed by a DRESSED TO KILL! after party with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Guests (I quote) "are encouraged to dress as their favorite femme fatale, show off their wicked tattoos, and model the latest haute couture prison wear."
Tout un programme.
Will Femme Fatale play in the background?
Tickets are $15 for Non-Members ($10 for Members)
Celluloid Heroes for Tokyo Thursdays #130
Previously: Japanese Pets get Top Dog Treatment with Cat
Cafes, Toilet Sheets, Vegetarian Meals