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

Sophie’s Revenge: Zhang ZiYi Finally Does a Comedic Film

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Xxxtine

I remember having a conversation with a paparazzi friend of mine during the Toronto International Film Festival where that night he had chosen to “stalk” Zhang ZiYi during her film screening of The Banquet. By that time I had grown … Continue reading →

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Finding a Stem Cell Donor for Steven: OneMatch.ca

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Xxxtine

A couple of weekends ago, I was hanging out with a couple of the DJs from the SRADIOCLUB at Toronto’s Night it Up. Because the weather was a tad chilly, we went inside where we were approached by Ashley Nguyen, … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #34 – Night It Up!/ Prize Giveaway

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Xxxtine

Happy Canada Day and 4th of July Everyone! Hope everyone is BBQ-d out! This episode plays all new music from One Two, Girl’s Generation and Karen Mok. Plus listen for your chance to win a POP 88 T-Shirt in our … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #33 – Hinsaru, Worldwide Shorts Film Festival

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Xxxtine

(Disclaimer: Apologizes for not getting around to posting the podcast here – but better late than never right? Please enjoy.) Happy June Everyone! Sorry about the delay in getting this show out. I was prepping my application for grants and stuff. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Departures

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Xxxtine

Opening today in select theatres in Toronto and Vancouver is the Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film Departures, a Japanese film about a cellist turned undertaker. When the orchestra he plays in disbands, Daigo moves with his wife … Continue reading →

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China’s Elephant Man on National Geographic

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Xxxtine

China’s Elephant Man, a documentary on Huang Chuncai airs tomorrow night (Sunday, June 7th at 9PM) on National Geographic. Huang Chuncai suffers from an extreme case of neurofibromatosis that has ravaged his upper body for most of his 31 years. … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #32: The Red Chapel

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Xxxtine

Hello, All — hope everyone out there is enjoying their May so far! In this week’s episode: new music from W & Whale, Sandee Chan and Chae Yeon, plus an interview with Mads Brugger, the director of The Red Chapel. … Continue reading →

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Hot Docs 2009: Reviews in 88 words or less – Part 3

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Xxxtine

The HOT DOCS International Documentary Film Festival is currently in full swing in Toronto from now till May 10th. I’ve always loved watching documentaries because of the diversity of perspective and opinions on topic ranging from trivial to the provocative … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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