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Hot Docs 2009: Reviews in 88 words or less – Pt.2

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Xxxtine

The HOT DOCS International Documentary Film Festival kicks off in Toronto this coming Thursday, April 30th and runs till May 10th. I’ve always loved watching documentaries because of the diversity of perspective and opinions on topic ranging from trivial to … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles API Heritage Month Giveaway: Asian American Arts Stimulus Package

Posted on April 28, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: We have a winner! As April is coming to an end, we head on into May — nationally designated as Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. API Heritage month commemorates and recognizes the diversity of API languages and cultures … Continue reading →

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Frozen Flower: Reviews via Chat

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Xxxtine

One of the hotly anticipated films of last year to release in South Korea was Frozen Flower starring Joo Jin Mo, Jo In Sung and Song Ji Hyo is now soon to making its way to DVD. I had been … Continue reading →

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HOT DOCS 2009: Reviews in 88 Words or Less – Pt.1

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Xxxtine

The HOT DOCS International Documentary Film Festival kicks off in Toronto this coming Thursday, April 30th and runs till May 10th. I’ve always loved watching documentaries because of the diversity of perspective and opinions on topic ranging from trivial to … Continue reading →

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Emerging Action Star Cung Le: Now appearing in “Fighting”

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Jeff

MMA fans know Cung Le as the devastating striker and Strikeforce Lightweight Champion who broke Frank Shamrock‘s arm with a kick and as a trainer of a number of MMA fighters like the UFC‘s Anthony “Rumble” Johnson.  Cung Le is … Continue reading →

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Charlyne Yi’s Paper Heart

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Moye

Are we still talking about hipster grifters? Because I think I just found a new one in comedian Charlyne Yi. Look at her!!! She captures the eye and heart of Michael Cera (yes, THE Michael Cera)! If I knew the … Continue reading →

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Comedian Joe Wong Debuts Nationally on Letterman

Posted on April 21, 2009 by John

On Friday night I was figuring out what I wanted to watch on the DVR and noticed that a “Joe Wong” was going to be a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. I wound up watching The Late … Continue reading →

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8Asians Interviews Bai Ling on “Crank: High Voltage” (And Some Other Stuff)

Posted on April 17, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I never thought I would be blogging about Bai Ling, since — believe it or not — we have never mentioned her on the site. But in a recent post by another blog, websites like ours were called out for talking … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #31 – Hot Docs 2009

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Xxxtine

Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying their April. Been busy playing live shows over at Soompi Radio and screening documentaries at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival. Look out for my reviews in 88 words or less coming soon. New music … Continue reading →

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Film Director Justin Lin Rules the Box Office with ‘Fast & Furious’

Posted on April 7, 2009 by John

You may have heard of film director Justin Lin when his revolutionary Asian American film Better Luck Tomorrow premiered. Lin’s latest project, the installment of Fast & Furious is decidedly less indie but ruled the box office being the #1 … Continue reading →

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Royal Kill To Be Finally Released

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jeff

Japanese-American actor Pat Morita finished the movie Royal Kill before he died in 2005, but only now is it being released.  What took so long?   The most logical explanation is that with a lack of A list stars and a … Continue reading →

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International Secret Agents

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Connie

If International Secret Agents was a representation of Asian American artists, we’ve got a long way to go. Continue reading →

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