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May Kamaka wins the Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2026 Pageant
09 October 2025 12:52 PM | No CommentsKamaka will now represent the neighborhood at the Miss Hawaii state pageant.
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M+ host of Guo Pei’s first major fashion exhibition in East Asia
07 October 2025 6:25 AM | No CommentsThe haute couture designer celebrated her first major solo fashion exhibition, continuing to build on the fame of her yellow gown worn by Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala.
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Photos: G-STAR “Anatomic Denim” F/W 2025 collection & Denim Gorilla
05 October 2025 12:38 AM | No CommentsFor its "Anatomic Denim" collection, G-STAR came up with three products: a visual campaign, three denim product lines, and an art gorilla sculpture.
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Reds 0 (Aug. 25, 2025) – Shohei tutors Teoscar?
03 October 2025 1:20 AM | No CommentsBased on the video and photos...was Shohei giving Teoscar some pointers on how to play right field?
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Reds 0 (Aug. 25, 2025) – V of BTS throws opening pitch
01 October 2025 11:56 AM | No CommentsOne can be forgiven for wondering why the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium resembled a BTS concert instead of a home game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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China Archive
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Review: Jia Zhang-ke’s “Still Life”
Christopher BournePosted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsMemory of what is rapidly being lost is one of the many eloquent themes in "Still Life." The loss of the past is what links the two non-converging stories. -
![Li Yu’s fourth feature “Buddha Mountain” is, among many other things, a film of generational collision. One side of the divide is represented by Nan Feng (Fan Bingbing), Ding Bo […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/buddha-mountain-115x115.jpg "“Buddha Mountain” (观音山) – 2011 New York Asian Film Festival Review")
“Buddha Mountain” (观音山) – 2011 New York Asian Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsLi Yu’s fourth feature “Buddha Mountain” is, among many other things, a film of generational collision. One side of the divide is represented by Nan Feng (Fan Bingbing), Ding Bo […] -
![The 15th edition of the Pusan (now Busan) International Film Festival, the largest film festival in Asia, was a transitional year in many senses. First, Kim Dong-ho, the long-time founder […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/13-assassins-115x115.jpg "The best films of the 2010 Pusan International Film Festival")
The best films of the 2010 Pusan International Film Festival
Christopher BournePosted on August 31, 2010 | No CommentsThe 15th edition of the Pusan (now Busan) International Film Festival, the largest film festival in Asia, was a transitional year in many senses. First, Kim Dong-ho, the long-time founder […] -
“Old Fish” Review – 2009 New York Asian Film Festival
Meniscus MagazinePosted on December 24, 2009 | No CommentsOld Fish is a retired army engineer turned patrol cop in ice-bound Harbin. However, his world changes when a series of bombs is planted around the city. -
From a packed Pusan lineup, a Top 10 film list emerges
Christopher BournePosted on October 25, 2009 | No CommentsForming a list of the best films is probably the height of folly; still, I want to highlight some of the films at the 2009 Pusan International Film Festival. -
Jia Zhang-ke’s “24 City” – 2008 New York Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on December 15, 2008 | No Comments“24 City” cements Jia’s status as perhaps the most vital chronicler of present-day China, and the changes wrought by the country’s rapid upward mobility. -
Li Ying’s “Yasukuni” – 2008 NYAFF & Japan Cuts Review
Christopher BournePosted on July 5, 2008 | No CommentsLi Ying’s documentary "Yasukuni" examines one of the most politically contentious spots in Japan: a memorial to Japan’s fallen soldiers during World War II. -
Interview with “Useless” director Jia Zhang-ke
Christopher BournePosted on December 15, 2007 | No CommentsThe author spoke to Jia Zhang-ke after his mesmerizing and meditative documentary “Useless” screened at the 2007 New York Film Festival. -
![Jia Zhang-ke’s new documentary “Useless” is an unusual and beautifully meditative portrait of an artist and her connection to the society around her. One of the greatest filmmakers working today, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/Useless-115x115.jpg "Jia Zhang-ke’s “Useless” – 2007 New York Film Festival Review")
Jia Zhang-ke’s “Useless” – 2007 New York Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on November 6, 2007 | No CommentsJia Zhang-ke’s new documentary “Useless” is an unusual and beautifully meditative portrait of an artist and her connection to the society around her. One of the greatest filmmakers working today, […] -
![The funny and poignant “Getting Home” is one of the most delightful offerings in this year’s New York Asian Film Festival. Mainland Chinese comedian Zhao Benshan’s beautiful comic performance grounds […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/poster2-115x115.gif "Zhang Yang’s “Getting Home” – 2007 NYAFF Review")
Zhang Yang’s “Getting Home” – 2007 NYAFF Review
Christopher BournePosted on June 22, 2007 | No CommentsThe funny and poignant “Getting Home” is one of the most delightful offerings in this year’s New York Asian Film Festival. Mainland Chinese comedian Zhao Benshan’s beautiful comic performance grounds […]