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Ruby Fang Spring 2019 – New York Fashion Week
16 November 2018 8:45 PM | No CommentsRuby Fang's dramatic Spring 2019 collection is for a woman who is not afraid to express herself.
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Jun Jie Spring 2019 – New York Fashion Week
01 November 2018 9:12 PM | No CommentsWith a little sportiness and a lot of femininity, the Jun Jie Spring 2019 presentation was a mix of teddy bears, color blocking, retro jackets and silky cut out dresses.
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Nonie Spring 2019 – New York Fashion Week
16 October 2018 6:48 AM | No CommentsNonie designer Nina Kharey intended to create clothing “for a clean, relaxed aesthetic,” but the simplicity of the designs lacked inspiration.
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“A Boy and Sungreen” (보희와 녹양) – 2018 Busan Film Review
10 October 2018 8:43 PM | No CommentsIn "A Boy and Sungreen," what the main character Bo-hee ultimately learns ends up becoming the lesson for the viewer.
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“Memories of a Dead End” (막다른 골목의 추억) – 2018 Busan Film Review
09 October 2018 11:37 AM | No CommentsIn the latest cinematic adaptation of Banana Yoshimoto’s work, Korean director Choi Hyun-young captures the spirit of the author’s literary style.
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“A Boy and Sungreen” (보희와 녹양) – 2018 Busan Film Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 10, 2018 | No CommentsIn "A Boy and Sungreen," what the main character Bo-hee ultimately learns ends up becoming the lesson for the viewer. -
“Memories of a Dead End” (막다른 골목의 추억) – 2018 Busan Film Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 9, 2018 | No CommentsIn the latest cinematic adaptation of Banana Yoshimoto’s work, Korean director Choi Hyun-young captures the spirit of the author’s literary style. -
Busan 2018: Lee Chang-dong, Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Jong-seo talk about “Burning”
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 8, 2018 | No CommentsLee's masterful "Burning" is his first work in eight years. The director, along with actors Yoo and Jeon, talked about its themes and script in Busan. -
Where North Koreans watch films: A look into several Pyongyang movie theaters
Meniscus MagazinePosted on September 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe Pyongyang International Film Festival is a rare opportunity for foreigners to watch movies alongside locals in a select number of theaters. -
James Shigeta on his groundbreaking 1959 film, “The Crimson Kimono”
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on August 28, 2018 | No CommentsAt a 2007 event, James Shigeta – who passed away seven years later – talked about working with director Samuel Fuller and the early days of his acting career. -
Who paved the way for Asian American film? A pre-“Crazy Rich Asians” look at our archives
Meniscus MagazinePosted on August 18, 2018 | No CommentsWe searched our site for clues to the current upward trajectory for Asian American film. Wayne Wang. Dustin Nguyen. Awkwafina. The list goes on and on. -
Spike Lee, Plaxico Burress, Chris Snee, David Tyree on “The Greatest Catch Ever”
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on August 15, 2018 | No CommentsExcerpts from the 2015 Tribeca Q&A for Spike Lee's "The Greatest Catch Ever," focusing on David Tyree's play that won the New York Giants the 2008 Super Bowl. -
Film Review: “Cold Eyes” (감시자들)
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on July 22, 2018 | No Comments"Cold Eyes," one of the top-grossing South Korean films in 2013, focuses on an intelligence squad's chase of a group of dangerous criminals. -
“The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful” – 2018 Taipei Film Festival Review
Alfonse ChiuPosted on July 14, 2018 | No CommentsA matriarch’s swift and ruthless game for the social ascension of her family is the centrepiece of the latest from director Yang Ya-che. -
“Men on the Dragon” – 2018 New York Asian Film Festival Review
Alfonse ChiuPosted on July 12, 2018 | No CommentsFearing a round of layoffs, four mid-career telecom workers join the company’s dragon boat team in a bid to avoid the chop in “Men on the Dragon” (逆流大叔).
