AMLC Crucial Critiques
How to Review a Film, Art, Music, Destination or Book, etc.
19:00 - 20:30 Tuesday, February 24, 2026

On the panel:

  • Tim Hornyak, journalist and author, which includes contributing to various culture and travel books; and has been based in Japan for more than 20 years.
  • Mark Schilling, senior film critic at The Japan Times.
  • Steve McClure, former Billboard Asia bureau chief.
  • David McNeill, moderator and panelist, Professor of Communications at University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo; columnist and journalist.

Register for this event at Reception 03-3211-3161, front@fccj.or.jp or via the website. The charge, with one beverage included (coffee, tea, orange juice, oolong tea, red or white wine, beer) is 1,100 yen for members and 1,650 yen for non-members (tax included). Reservations cancelled after February 20 will be charged in full. 
This event will be held in English. Doors open at 18:30 and the panel discussion begins at 19:00.

S. Farrell and D. Umeda - FCCJ Associate Members Liaison Committee chairs