Author Archives: Xxxtine

About Xxxtine

The main Canuck here I (sometimes) give a different perspective. I used to be 'read only' but you can actually hear me via POP 88 on 8Asians podcasting sister site Popcast88.com. Always trying to find that right balance between fluff and substance, I tend to focus my interests in discovering different perspectives. Look forward to hearing (and perhaps seeing) things you wouldn't anywhere else. Current vice and embarrassingly obsessed with: Kpop group AFTER SCHOOL

POP 88 #51 – I’m READY, 2012 – Non-Stop Mix

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Xxxtine

[EDITORS NOTE: This K-POP and J-POP podcast contains tracks from Sekitova, Crystal Kay, After School, Ann One, Masia One, Tasha (Yoon MiRae), SNSD and 2NE1.] Welcome to 2012 and our long awaited 51st Episode of POP88. I’ve missed you and … Continue reading →

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Spellbound Review: A Korean Rom-Com Horror

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Xxxtine

Spellbound casts its genre mixing dust across major cities in the US and Canada to create a magical web that entertains as it spooks. Street magician Jo-Gu (played by LEE Min-ki) gets inspired when he meets pale and ghastly Yu-ri … Continue reading →

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Jin Akanishi Takes “Test Drive” Into US Market & Thoughts On US debuts

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Xxxtine

Having enjoyed a #1 spot on the iTunes Dance chart, former KAT-TUN member, Jin Akanishi’s single ‘Test Drive” feat. Jason Derulo is quite the impressive US debut. I say US, because if you’re elsewhere in the world, you’re S.O.L. in … Continue reading →

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Reel Asian Highlight: Pearls of the Far East Review

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Xxxtine

Making its World Premiere at the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival (starting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th-19th) is PEARLS OF THE FAR EAST (Canada/Vietnam), a collection of seven short stories inspired by true events spanning several generations. The film captures some … Continue reading →

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Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival: Capsule Reviews, Part 2

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Xxxtine

The Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival celebrates it’s 15th Anniversary this coming Tuesday, November 8th. Part 2 reviews SURROGATE VALENTINE, BLEAK NIGHT, and FULL-METAL ALCHEMIST: THE SACRED STAR OF MILOS (Japan) Long-time fans of the Elric brothers will have much … Continue reading →

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Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival: Capsule Reviews, Part 1

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Xxxtine

The 15th Anniversary of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival opens its doors this coming Tuesday, November 8th to 12th in downtown Toronto, followed by 4 special screenings in Richmond Hill November 18th to 19th. Voted one of Toronto’s … Continue reading →

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8Asians’ The A-Word: Eps #7 – Gil Asakawa and China’s Breast-Touching Festival

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Xxxtine

For the month of October, we tackle ghosts of the past, namely the issues and topics that keep popping up over the last five years or so since 8Asians launched. In this episode we trap Gil Asakawa into the podcast … Continue reading →

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8Asians’ The A-Word: Eps #6 – The Origins

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Xxxtine

For the month of October, we tackle ghosts of the past, namely the issues and topics that keep popping up over the last 5 years or so since 8Asians launched. In this episode we look back at the origins of … Continue reading →

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8Asians’ The A-Word: Episode #5 – A Sign from Beyond

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Xxxtine

“a word” [noun] – a short talk or conversation “A-Word” [noun] – a unit of the English language, starting with the letter ‘A’ 8Asians’ The A-Word — the official podcast of 8Asians.com — aims to be a fun conversation piece … Continue reading →

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Billboard Launches K-Pop Hot 100 List

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Xxxtine

In conjunction with Billboard Korea, Billboard.com has now included in its international section Billboard K-pop Hot 100 based on “digital sales via leading websites as well as downloads from mobile service sites using an industry-standard formula and the most credible … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #50 – Special Non-Stop FemBOTmix

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Xxxtine

This is my first time using Ableton for a Non-stop mix. You’d think beat matching software would be easier (PLo balked when I told him I was about to go back to Garageband. *thehorror!thehorror!* Really, I just need more time … Continue reading →

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