Category Archives: Movies

Having An Asian Moment: The Movie “Single Asian Female”

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Dino-Ray

Among all the Asian-centric films I saw at SXSW this year, Single Asian Female was probably the most disturbing…and in a weird, creepy way, it was one of the most heartfelt. Directed by San Francisco-based filmmaker Debbie Lum, the documentary … Continue reading →

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Battle Royale, Distant Cousin of The Hunger Games, Released on DVD

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Ernie

Before Dino-Ray lamented on the casting of an Asian in The Hunger Games – a movie about a dystopian society that forces a group of teenagers to kill each other to the death for entertainment and sport – there was … Continue reading →

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Mr. Cao Goes to Washington Documentary Review

Posted on March 20, 2012 by John

During the 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, I had the opportunity to see the premiere of the documentary Mr. Cao Goes to Washington, a film about the first Vietnamese American ever to be elected to Congress and … Continue reading →

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The Descendants Review: Justified Whitewashing?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jeff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0MD9vtzmg I first heard about The Descendants movie from Susan‘s post that asked if this movie was a “whitewashed” version of Hawaii. After garnering attention with a Golden Globe Award and Oscar nominations, the Wife and I were intrigued.  George … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street Movie: Where Is Dustin Nguyen?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Dino-Ray

I had the opportunity to watch 21 Jump Street at its SXSW premiere. Stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller as well as other members of the cast and crew were on hand for a … Continue reading →

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Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie Trailer

Posted on March 16, 2012 by tinabot

Back in the 90s, before internet streaming and the widespread availability of anime that is the reality in America today, I had to hunt down anime in specialty rental stores, trying hard to avoid shady ones, though often it was … Continue reading →

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Having An Asian Moment: Eden with Jamie Chung Wins Big At SXSW

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dino-Ray

I’ve been at SXSW since March 8 and after enduring the rain, sitting through almost two dozen films, and randomly running into Ernie amidst the sea of hipsters, tech geeks, and movie buffs, I am still alive and going strong! … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Giveaway: Advanced Screening Tickets for ‘Jiro Dreams Of Sushi’

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Guest Writer

UPDATE 3/18/2012: Congrats to the winners: A. Liou, Bryan, hasejunji, Tom L., Komo, Joy H., Jeanette Y, Justin R, Vivian C, Jason B! Featured in the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and receiving rave reviews from the likes of Anthony Bourdain, … Continue reading →

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Chipping at the Walls: Working In Hollywood

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Harrison I grew up Chinese-Canadian in the 1970s. This was not the Canada you might think of – liberal, progressive, gay marriage and legal pot. It was still very proudly a member of the British Commonwealth, where racism was … Continue reading →

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi Documentary Review

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mike

“Once you decide on your occupation, you must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. Never complain about your job. You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That’s the secret of … Continue reading →

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Mnet America’s Short Notice Asian American Short Film Program Open For Submissions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Edward

Short Notice, Mnet America’s short film program is out there for Asian Americans. If you win it, you get to win $5,000. Say what? Are you an Asian American film maker with a compelling short film that you want to … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Olsen Offered Female Lead In “Oldboy” Remake

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Dino-Ray

Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake only had 45 percent of my support — and that was because they cast Josh Brolin in the lead role. My support for this film increased to about 70 percent when I learned that Elizabeth Olsen … Continue reading →

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