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 #46 – POP 88 loves KYLIE

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Xxxtine

Kylie Minogue is one of those artists that can do no wrong. She’s lovable as a personality and can turn on the sizzle when she needs to. She is one of the few Western artists that can don a kimono … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #45 – Heather Keung from the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Xxxtine

Along with the podcast, we have a clip: Heather Keung, Artistic Director and Head of Programming for the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival chats with Xxxtine from POP88 and 8Asians. The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival runs from … Continue reading →

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Is North America Ready for Japanese Heavy Metal Band X-Japan?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Xxxtine

Yoshiki stands in his rightful place setting the stage for X-Japan The second last stop of their first North American tour, X-Japan rocked Toronto’s Massey Hall last night. I’ll admit, I know very little about X-Japan. What I do know … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #44 – DJ PLo’s Non-Stop Trance Remix

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Xxxtine

You’ll notice I sound a bit different in this episode. In fact, I’ve got a guest DJ who kindly asked if he could mix this episode for me. And seeing as how I haven’t exactly learned how to spin, virtual … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #43 – Long Awaited, Post-Poned and Delayed Episode

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Xxxtine

Hey Everyone! I’m finally back from my hiatus and hope everyone out there is enjoying their summer. Lots of requests and new tunes with a bit of housekeeping all ready for your listening pleasure. I also talk about the new … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts on The Karate Kid Remake

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Xxxtine

Things to consider when watching the 2010 version of The Karate Kid: Throw the haterade out and watch with an open mind. Nevermind the film is called The Karate Kid and should have been called The Kung-Fu Kid instead. In … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #42 – The House of Suh

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Xxxtine

While there were a lot of really fascinating documentaries shown at this year’s Hot Docs World Documentary Festival in Toronto this past week, one of the more stand out ones was “The House of Suh”. Directed by Iris Shim, the … Continue reading →

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Global Talk Show: East vs. West Perspectives

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Xxxtine

Most people who follow my antics from POP 88 would know I LOVE watching Global Talk Show, an informal round table of “foreigners” living and working in Korea. Since my last post about this show, it has gone through a … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #41 – Ellie on Racism and Project CSTT

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Xxxtine

In this episode, we chat with Ellie from Seoulbeats.com and AATheory.com about her Project CSTT. Listen to the podcast. Watch the clip. Click the links. If you like what you hear, please show your support by supporting the artists and … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #40 – Non-Stop Trance Mix

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Xxxtine

Grab Your Glowsticks! This was at the request of Cassandra who wanted to hear a para-trance/ eurobeat show. Since there are so many forms of trance music and everyone has their own opinion on it, I came up with this … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #39 – The Make-up Eps

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Xxxtine

As promised, here is the second of three episodes of POP 88; this one plays your requests and talks a wee bit about the Olympics. If you like what you hear, please show your support by supporting the artists and … Continue reading →

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