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2012 LAAPFF Opening & Shanghai Calling Review
Ah, the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is here. It’s that one time of the year where a truck load of Asians and Asian Americans in the entertainment industry here in LA come to mingle amongst themselves for a showcase of films that they are either part of or come to watch in support of their fellow actors in the community. On opening nights especially, it would not be surprising to see well [...] Continue »
8Questions with Jessi Malay, Hapa Artist
I openly admit I am a gangsta rap fan. So I have to constantly remind myself that there is more music out there than 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and/or Snoop Doggy Dog. One talented hapa artist I’ve been following (that isn’t a gangsta rapper) is Jessi Malay. I have been lucky enough to have gotten to know her in the last couple of years and have found her to be more than just a “pop” singer. [...] Continue »
Comcast Cable Xfinity TV’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month collection
In honor of May being Asian American Heritage Month, Comcast Cable Xfinity TV is announcing a special collection of more than 350 entertainment choices that highlight Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Says Ruben Mendiola, Comcast Vice President and General Manager of Multicultural Video Services: “Our collection celebrates the richness of the Asian-Pacific American culture on Xfinity TV. With diverse TV line-ups and special programming, we offer the best multicultural video experience across screens and devices, [...] Continue »
Dark Shadows Review: A Decent Bloody Time
Whether you like it or not, the vampire craze is still going strong and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. While Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows (which comes out on May 11th) is yet another film in the vampire genre, it was extremely surprising for me to find out that the film itself is a good return to form for the director after checking out the packed press screening on Saturday night. Not only was the [...] Continue »
Giveaway: ‘Dark Shadows’ Prize Package
UPDATE 5/14/2012: Congrats to Grand Prize Winner: ChimeTea! Congrats also to the five runner up winners: Lien M, Sand Lopez, Dean N, Simon Tam, Stephen Nettles! For the last few years, vampires have been officially in. And the trend hasn’t excluded Asians and Asian Americans. From Maggie Q in Priest to Ken Jeong in Vampires Suck, vampires and the APA community have been linked together. And now, with the new Johnny Depp film Dark Shadows, [...] Continue »
The Crumbles: Lessons From Making Original Music For An Indie Film
By Akira Boch The Crumbles is a slice-of-life tragicomedy about a talented but directionless indie band that is stuck in their garage. The film is not an idealized portrait of what it means to be in a band—it’s grounded in reality. This includes battles with over-sized egos, personal demons and insecurities, but also everything else thatis great about pursuing a creative endeavor with friends.
Asian American Commercial Watch: Nationwide Insurance
I caught this Nationwide Insurance commercial recently and recognized the actress, Diane Mizota. She’s been in VW, Verizon Wireless and Cadillac commercials, to name a few. She’s also been the VP of Pop Culture for Popchips, which has recently seen some controversy lately due to their latest online video. I like the kid, but am not a fan of the blue glasses – but I guess since Nationwide’s logo is blue and matches, it sort [...] Continue »
HBO’s Girls: The Story of a Multi-Coloured Girl
This article was originally published here and has been posted here with permission. By Nicole Lee I love Lena Dunham. Say what you will, but the fact that the girl wrote, directed and acted in her own show, while at the same time managing to make a nuanced commentary on the struggle of today’s Internet drenched, recession happy, self-focussed generation – before the age of 25 no less – makes the star of HBO’s new [...] Continue »
HELPLESS (화차) Korean Mystery Thriller Review
Prepare yourself for a compellingly complex and layered mystery thriller that leaves you wondering who really is left Helpless. Soon to be married Mun-ho (LEE Sun-kyun) and Seon-yeong (KIM Min-hee) are on their way to Mun-ho’s parents place when they pull over at a rest stop where Mun-ho grabs a couple of snacks for the trip. When he arrives back to the car, Seon-yeong is nowhere to be found. Her apartment has been cleaned out [...] Continue »
Oldboy Remake Casts Sharlto Copley As Villain
It’s official! Sharlto Copley has been casted as the villain in Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake! That’s exciting, right? If you don’t recognize Mr. Copley, it’s probably because he isn’t transforming into a grotesque alien or acting like the lovably insane member of a team of mercenary soldiers of fortune. I am, of course, referring to his roles in the sci-fi film District 9 and the big-screen adaptation of The A-Team. Copley will fill the shoes [...] Continue »
Why Is K-Pop So Popular?
I remember a couple years back when my friends and I heard the song by Girls’ Generation called “Gee.” We even attempted to do their choreography and pretended we are the Girl’s Generation. Alright, we shouldn’t get into the details of that… They have become even more popular and well known since then. As a matter of fact, they are a worldwide sensation! Earlier this year Girls’ Generation performed their single, “The Boys” on the [...] Continue »
Already Gone: Watch Harry Shum Jr. Shoot A Gun In New Short Film
Our friend, Harry Shum Jr. has a new project — and he isn’t dancing nor is he shirtless. (Blasphemous, I know.) There’s guns, blood, threats, an explosion, guys at a table playing poker and it’s kind of violent which means it’s fun!
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