AUGUST 29, 2003 ISSUE
 
Clash of the Frightens
Director Ronny Yu plays referee for two immortal franchises
The 7th Annual Asian Film Fest Revisits Small S.F. Theater
Although not world-renowned as of yet, the long-awaited Asian Film Festival received a warm welcome at the 4 Star Theater
Caste Into the Storm
Combining vibrant imagery and powerful performances in a brutal examination of the sexism and casteism pervading Indian society, The Sandstorm is a story of tremendous courage and dignity

 
 

 

 


 

August 29, 2003

 
F E A T U R E S
 
A Ninja Star on Hollywood Boulevard?
Steven Tsuchida's short film "A Ninja Pays Half the Rent" stalks the film festivals

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M U S I C
 
Playing for Air
A young musician shows what she can do with one simple idea and a lot of heart

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A R T

The Performing Arts Creates Communities of All Sizes
A dazzling array of performances portrayed East Asian artistic traditions at Grand Performances' Far East Festival of Music and Dance last week
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Ink, Clay, and Culture
Traditional Korean arts take the stage in two new LACMA Exhibits
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E V E N T S
'Looking For YLLOGRL' Sets the Path Toward Shattering Stereotypes
It seems like everyone is "Looking For YLLOGRL;" are you? -- Inside scoop on the VIP cocktail party and movie screening
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"Where Candy Come From?"
Performance artist Kip Fulbeck tackles the meaning of Hapa, Rice Chasers, and an "L.A. Christmas" with mixed results
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F I L M
 
What's the Cure for Green Card Fever? Suing Your Lawyer!
Indian-American film, Green Card Fever, humorously depicts the otherwise discouraging pursuit of American legal residency
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Another Jackie Chan Movie but with More Lip Action
Can "The Medallion" save itself from its random mysteries and romantic nonsense? No, but maybe the pizza guy from "There's Something About Mary" can
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C L I P S
 
Clips Ending August 29, 2003
Celebrating Asian-American contributions to hip-hop at Wing Luke Asian Museum; Showcasing APA talent at Dragon's Roar; Experiencing classic Chinese opera at SilkROAD 2003...
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F O R E I G N
 
News From Abroad
Korea's "The Good Wife" is favored by Venice; Lea Salonga returns home; Ho Chi Minh's political days in Hong Kong are documented; controversy stirs with the overseas release of "Shaolin Soccer"; Bollywood goes under the knife; and more in the News From Abroad.
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(c) APMN, Tom Plate.