Outside the Box [Office] and the American Genre Film Archive invite you to attend
 

An AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee Screening of

YOKOHAMA BJ BLUES (1981)

3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre, RZC 119
Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts
3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 

About Yokohama BJ Blues (1981)

Blending the neo-noir cool of Altman’s THE LONG GOODBYE with the existential melancholy of Visconti’s DEATH IN VENICE, Japan’s undersung ‘80s detective film YOKOHAMA BJ BLUES is a powerful examination on obsession and the weight of never letting go. Washed-up singer and private investigator BJ (Yūsaku Matsuda, BLACK RAIN) spends his days listlessly wandering through life, haunted by the ghosts of old cases and desperate to forget. When a shocking murder rocks him back to life, he's quickly drawn back into the city's dangerous criminal underworld in his hunt for the truth. With its beautifully muted cinematography and nuanced queer subtext, neo-noirs rarely come as accomplished and confident as YOKOHAMA BJ BLUES.

Directed by Eiichi Kudo. Screenplay by Shoichi Maruyama. Running time: 112 min.

https://www.americangenrefilm.com/theatrical-film-catalog/yokohama-bj-blues/

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

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Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 2:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

NO STUDENT, STAFF, FACULTY OR THEATER PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE ROBERT ZEMECKIS CENTER.

We recommend Parking in the USC Shrine Parking Structure, located 686 W 32nd St. Parking passes may be purchased at the gate. Metered street parking is also available along 32nd street.

The USC Robert Zemeckis Center is located at 3131 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007, one block north of Parking Structure D, on the North side of the Shrine Auditorium. The RZC entrance is located at the rear of the building, behind the red fence on 32nd St.

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu