The LA Asian Pacific Film Festival is looking for some people to work for them! Visual Communications seeks outstanding, motivated individuals for employment and volunteer opportunities in preparation for the 27th annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, April 28 through May 7, 2011 at the Directors Guild of America, Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Theatre, and…
Look, I don’t know what’s going on with the title of this movie, but I got wind of it via Disgrasion, and I thought I’d post about it. Lemonade Mouth, according to the press release, is an upcoming Disney Channel movie starring “popular stars” of the Channel. It’s about a group of students at Mesa…
I’m late to this! Apparently, the Wall Street Journal recently published an article by Amy Chua entitled Why Asian Mothers are Superior. It’s an excerpt from Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and it’s all about how Crazy Asian Moms can browbeat their children into becoming overachieving robots. Cue battle cries emanating from…
The Getty Museum is currently hosting an exhibit that displays two contrasting views of China: Felice Beato’s 19th century depictions of China during the Opium Qar, and modern Chinese artists’ work. The photos are hung next to each other, and are meant to be complements. Felice Beato captured the carnage of war, as well as…
Sorry, not done with end of the year wrap ups yet. I promise I’ll stop after this one. This time I’ve got Asia Pacific Arts’ Best of 2010, which includes best APA movies, pop acts, mainstream sensations, and even Youtube stars. There’s also a section for KPop stars, choreography, and dramas. I’ve only read the…
I’ve been following The Walking Dead on AMC, and it’s been so amazing. I love Glenn (whom I sometimes mistakenly call Steve…but that’s the actor’s name, oops), and I’m beginning to love Andrea. The show rests on such a bleak, horrifying premise, but the strength of its characters and their interaction make it a surprisingly…