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San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival Now CAAMFest – 3/14 – 3/24

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John

When I first moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the first annual events I attended was the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF). Yes, that is quite a mouthful, so maybe that is why the … Continue reading →

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Racebending in Art and Pulp: Views from Back East on Cloud Atlas, The Impossible, and Red Dawn

Posted on December 6, 2012 by JohnnyC

“Why are those stupid Americans always so petty about issues like race?” asks my Belgian colleague. I shrug my shoulders, because after ten years in America, I still don’t have that view that political correctness directly leads to equality–it’s a … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Asian Entertainment Distribution Companies

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Ben

Dear Asian Entertainment Distribution Companies, Please bring your films to Internet streaming companies such as DramaFever or Netflix. Read why, after the jump.

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O, Sexy Me: Finding Sexual Liberation in Hollywood

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Ken I am a Sex in the City kind of guy. And not because I’m gay—it’s a known fact that the New York gals were mouthpieces by proxy for the gay male writers. I liked the character relationships, the … Continue reading →

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Toronto REELASIAN Film Festival: Reviews in 88 words (Part 2)

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Xxxtine

The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival rolls into town November 11 – 15th, 2009. Check out a short interview with the Director of the Canadian film The Ache, Keith Lock above and the second part of my mini reviews … Continue reading →

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“24 City,” movie from China’s most noted contemporary filmmaker: Win tickets to opening night in SF!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Our winner has been selected! Congrats to Peter Lo who will be seeing 24 City this weekend. Thanks to everyone for playing and to Landmark Theatres for providing free tickets! Moye and I recently watched “Paper Heart,” which was … Continue reading →

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Reviews in 88 words or less – Toronto Reel Asian Festival – Part Deux

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Xxxtine

In an effort to keep promises, here’s part two of some of the films you can enjoy at this year’s Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival. Wonderful Town – director Aditya Assarat – Thailand Four years after the devastation of the … Continue reading →

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