Category Archives: Movies

Randall Park to Play Kim Jong-Un in Seth Rogen-James Franco Comedy ‘The Interview’

Posted on September 27, 2013 by jozjozjoz

The Interview, an upcoming comedy by actors/directors Seth Rogen and James Franco, is about to start filming and Asian American Commercial Watch favorite Randall Park has been cast to play Kim Jong-Un. According to PolicyMic, the “plot centers around two … Continue reading →

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Secondary Education: 90s Power Ranger Throwback Short Film

Posted on September 25, 2013 by jozjozjoz

A hybrid throwback to the educational after school specials of the 90s and the Japanese Tokusatsu genre, director Jon Truei presents this short film on the YOMYOMF Network. Says Jon: Both the star of the film, Eric Lim and myself … Continue reading →

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National Film Society Debuts Cookie Monster’s ‘Karate Kid’ Parody: ‘The Biscotti Kid’

Posted on September 14, 2013 by jozjozjoz

I have been a huge fan of National Film Society since they began, but it wasn’t until this moment when I became seriously jealous of these guys. They got to hang out with Cookie Monster as he debuted Hollywood movie … Continue reading →

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‘LINSANITY’ the Documentary Coming to a Theater Near You October 4th

Posted on September 3, 2013 by John

‘LINSANITY,’ the documentary about NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin and his tumultuous struggle to breakthrough stereotypes and make it into the NBA and into the zeitgeist is scheduled for distribution on October 4th: “Ketchup Entertainment has acquired Evan Jackson Leong’s … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Cung Le on ‘The Grandmaster,’ The Ultimate Fighter China, and Family

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Jeff

I recently got a chance to talk to actor and MMA fighter Cung Le, who is in The Grandmaster, a movie by Wong Kar Wai about Bruce Lee’s teacher Ip Man.  We covered a variety of subjects, from movies and … Continue reading →

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Calling Aspiring Asian Filmmakers: AT&T Launches ‘Take Your Shot’

Posted on July 31, 2013 by jozjozjoz

Hey! We know that guy! It looks like our old friend Edward Hong finds himself pitching a mindblowing film idea for the new AT&T initiative, Take Your Shot, created to inspire and give a lifetime opportunity for Asian youth to … Continue reading →

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“White Vengeance” Movie Review

Posted on July 18, 2013 by tinabot

“White Vengeance” was directed by Hong Kong director and screenwriter Daniel Lee. The story is set after the fall of the Qin Dynasty around 200 BC, and two sworn brothers fight together and then against each other for rule over … Continue reading →

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Rinko Kikuchi Talks ‘Pacific Rim’, Working in the Kaiju Genre, and Beating Up Charlie Hunnam

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Dino-Ray

Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi successfully crossed over into the American market with The Brothers Bloom and even snagged an Academy Award nomination for her role in Babel. Things hit a little closer to home with her character in the Kaiju-centric … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: ‘Pacific Rim’ Prize Package

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 7/15/2013: Congrats to the winner: David I of Washington DC! We’re in the midst of the summer blockbuster season and one of the most highly anticipated films stars Oscar® nominee Rinko Kikuchi in Guillermo Del Toro’s sci-fi action adventure, … Continue reading →

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“The Warlords” Movie Review

Posted on July 5, 2013 by tinabot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOr8Dj1PxJg The first word that comes to mind when thinking about this movie is “dirty”. And not the dirty as in the profane kind or the lewd kind. Just dirty. As in the back alley grime of a city. As … Continue reading →

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The Guillotines: Film Review

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Xxxtine

Opening June 14th at the Four Star Theatre in San Francisco and already available on iTunes & VOD, The Guillotines tells the story of a brotherhood of secret assassins who find themselves in the middle of a rebellion conflicted between … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: ‘Man of Steel’ Prize Package

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to grand prize winners: nuggets, Judy S., and mikeianliu! Congrats to runner up winners: Nanayaa O, Jonathan K, Pete X, Keith C, Kimberly P. If you can’t wait to see the highly-anticipated Man of Steel, then pay attention! … Continue reading →

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