Category Archives: Movies

How I Overcame Disasters To Create My Web Series “Model Minority”

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Li Dong It was about 10 days before shooting started when it all broke apart. After months of planning, casting, location scouting, organizing, careful scheduling, writing and budgeting, my delicate straw house of a production for my web series, … Continue reading →

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Having An Asian Moment: Men in Black III, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, And The Rufio prequel

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Dino-Ray

I pride myself in patrolling movie and TV news and finding something relevant for our 8Asians readers — and I find TONS of news. Unfortunately I find SO much news that I get overwhelmed and have a nervous breakdown. I … Continue reading →

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Always Together Documentary Tracks Chinese Jamaicans Influence in Reggae Music

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Ernie

From pioneer soundsystem operator Tom ‘The Great Sebastian’ Wong in the 1940s to contemporary dancehall masters Black Chiney, Chinese-Jamaicans have played an integral part in the music scene on the island since even before Jamaica cut its first domestic record … Continue reading →

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Uploaded: The Asian American Movement Review From 2012 LAAPFF

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Edward

The buzz and excitement for Uploaded: The Asian American Movement was tremendous at the world premiere, even before the film began. But I was not among one of them and instead, I was quite the doubting Thomas. I was reluctant … Continue reading →

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Nice Girls Crew Review From 2012 LAAPFF

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Edward

UPDATE: Rich didn’t actually know Lynn or Parry before shooting this movie, they were introduced to him by his friend Dave Boyle, after seeing his film and feeling like they’d be great in the roles. The film was actually more … Continue reading →

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Yes, We’re Open Review & Interview From LAAPFF 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Edward

First brownie point that needs to be given out immediately with Yes, We’re Open: with a largely Asian American cast as the leads, the story has nothing to do with their ethnicity nor any cultural awkward elements that are found … Continue reading →

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2012 LAAPFF Opening & Shanghai Calling Review

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Edward

Ah, the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is here. It’s that one time of the year where a truck load of Asians and Asian Americans in the entertainment industry here in LA come to mingle amongst themselves for … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows Review: A Decent Bloody Time

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Edward

http://youtu.be/wpWvkFlyl4M Whether you like it or not, the vampire craze is still going strong and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. While Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows (which comes out on May 11th) is yet another film in the vampire genre, … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: ‘Dark Shadows’ Prize Package

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

UPDATE 5/14/2012: Congrats to Grand Prize Winner: ChimeTea! Congrats also to the five runner up winners: Lien M, Sand Lopez, Dean N, Simon Tam, Stephen Nettles! For the last few years, vampires have been officially in. And the trend hasn’t … Continue reading →

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The Crumbles: Lessons From Making Original Music For An Indie Film

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Akira Boch The Crumbles is a slice-of-life tragicomedy about a talented but directionless indie band that is stuck in their garage. The film is not an idealized portrait of what it means to be in a band—it’s grounded in … Continue reading →

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HELPLESS (화차) Korean Mystery Thriller Review

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Xxxtine

Prepare yourself for a compellingly complex and layered mystery thriller that leaves you wondering who really is left Helpless. Soon to be married Mun-ho (LEE Sun-kyun) and Seon-yeong (KIM Min-hee) are on their way to Mun-ho’s parents place when they … Continue reading →

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Oldboy Remake Casts Sharlto Copley As Villain

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Dino-Ray

It’s official! Sharlto Copley has been casted as the villain in Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake! That’s exciting, right? If you don’t recognize Mr. Copley, it’s probably because he isn’t transforming into a grotesque alien or acting like the lovably insane … Continue reading →

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