Category Archives: Southern California

‘Ktown Cowboys’ Episode 1 Hits the Web After a Sold-out World Premiere at LAAPFF

Posted on May 4, 2010 by jozjozjoz

This year’s Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) has played host to a number of sold-out/standing room only screenings. One of the most highly anticipated premieres was ‘Ktown Cowboys,’ which comes to us via director Daniel DPD Park, writer/funnyman … Continue reading →

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Free Screening of Bruce Lee’s ‘The Chinese Connection’ Tonight at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival

Posted on April 30, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The legendary Bruce Lee, would have turned 70 years old this year. And while it may or may not be difficult to imagine him as a septuagenarian still beating down bad guys, what can’t be denied is decades after his … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Giveaway: See ‘The People I’ve Slept With’ & Party with the Cast and Filmmakers

Posted on April 29, 2010 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: The winner is Dariane! Please enjoy Karin Anna Cheung’s portrayal of “Angela Yang” and Archie Kao as “Mystery Man.” Here is the winning entry: I really want to see this movie because I’d like to be able to finally … Continue reading →

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What is Asian America, Really?

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Edward

Republished with permission from Projekt NewSpeak. I recently attended a meeting for the city of LA’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Committee. I was very excited to get involved and see what great things were being planned. A heard that … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Dilated,” My Latest Short Film

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

I wanted to share this promotional trailer of a new short film that I produced with FPS Productions titled  “Dilated”.  (FYI: I also make a cameo in the film as  “Dr. Yang.”) Directed by Brian L. Tan, this intense action … Continue reading →

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Casting Application for Auditions of the “Asian ‘Jersey Shore'” asks about Drinking & Fighting

Posted on April 19, 2010 by jozjozjoz

As more details about the Tyrese-backed Asian-American Jersey Shore come to light, I for one, can’t wait to see where this train wreck is going to crash. The details on this project (currently known as “Untitled K-Town Project”) are currently … Continue reading →

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Asian Food in the San Gabriel Valley

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

I was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV). Continue reading →

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Japanese American Gunman Charged in Teacher’s Slaying

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Ernie

A lawyer representing a 54-year-old Japanese man who was charged Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a Pasadena art college instructor said his client had become upset after hearing his wife subjected to “a racial and sexual slur.” The charged … Continue reading →

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[Feb 27] SOUTHERN CA: Aaron and Jane

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Guest Writer

If you like good music, check out guitar & cello duo, Aaron & Jane. Come check out self-taught guitar man Aaron and classically trained cellist Jane as they blend their voices and instruments.

This event is FREE!

Visit their website HERE to sample their original music. Continue reading →

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Chinese or Asian? Work for the CIA!

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Tim

Apparently the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) did some recruitment with advertisements placed in Southern California’s Chinese language newspapers during the recent Lunar New Year. According to World Journal, a full-page CIA advertisement with a majestic tiger figure and “Happy … Continue reading →

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[Feb 20] NORTHERN CA: A Visual Art Workshop with Truong Tran

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Guest Writer

A Visual Art Workshop with Truong Tran

Sat Feb 20, 10am-2pm

Mina Dresden Gallery
312 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Spend a Saturday learning how to reuse, reimagine and repurpose found objects with artist Truong Tran. The workshop will start at Mina Dresden Gallery, where students will see Truong’s work and he will describe his artistic process. After inspiring myriad of creative ideas, he will lead students on a treasure hunt through the streets and thrift stores of the Mission.

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Poreotix (aka Poreotics) on America’s Best Dance Crew

Posted on February 17, 2010 by phil

America’s Best Dance Crew is back and this season — just like every other season — practically every crew has an Asian member and the all-Asian crew. The all-Asian crew this season is Poreotix (aka Poreotics); these guys got the … Continue reading →

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