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In this issue (#15)

FASHION
May 23, 2006:
La Maison Unique Longchamp Grand Opening: Longchamp's 100th boutique opened in New York City to a crowd that included Lucy Liu and Susan Sarandon. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

FASHION
May 16, 2006:
Loris Diran's Favorite Things: The menswear designer picked out his two favorite items in his newest Fall/Winter 2006 collection, which features crisp suits, coats and jackets in warm tones. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

ARTS
Apr. 25-May 7, 2006:

The Tribeca Film Festival celebrated its fifth year with its biggest slate of offerings yet. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

Articles:

Keeping the Faith: The numerous interpretations of faith under the Christian umbrella are manifested in various sects and churches, but what happens when these specific viewpoints are aired out to the world, outside of sanctuaries and onto the big screen? A festival panel ("What Would Jesus Direct?") and a powerful documentary ("Jesus Camp") shed a bit of light.

Q&A With Eugenia Yuan: The daughter of the legendary Hong Kong film actress Cheng Pei-pei talks to Meniscus about her role in "Choking Man," her mother and her former life as a competitive athlete. Also, check out a video excerpt of the interview.

The Long Wait for "New York Waiting": A review, an interview with director Joachim Hedén and a few thoughts on the author's ties to a Swedish film set in the Big Apple.

Don't be scared. It's only Hollywood.: Two films set in Southern California - "Mini's First Time" and "The TV Set" - yield similarly successful results.

Photos: "Mini's First Time" Premiere | Scenes from the Festival

Videos: Mos Def | Brendan Fraser | Cuba Gooding, Jr. | Andrea Roth

ARTS
Apr. 22, 2006:
Will the Real (Asian) American Idol Please Stand Up?: Two music producers who were sick of the William Hung phenomenon took matters into their own hands by starting the first Asian American Pop Star Contest. Also, check out our video interviews with two of the finalists. [Note: Congratulations to Next Phaze for winning the contest!] by Yuan-Kwan Chan

FASHION
Mar. 28, 2006:
Fast-Forward Fashion: The 21st century has finally arrived thanks to five labels who believe in getting two-for-the-price-of-one, weaving the old with the new, putting a swimsuit spin on e-commerce, making jeans work for tech gadgets and being the coolest kid on the block. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

ARTS
Mar. 26, 2006:
Taking a Bow in Beantown: Meniscus' last appearance at a 'zine convention - the Boston Zine Fair, to be exact - has brought this publication full circle. Also, check out our reviews of several 'zines. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

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