JANUARY 9, 2004 ISSUE
Next Issue: January 23, 2004
  
Volcano High Erupts Into a Hip-Hop Explosion on MTV
Hip-hop artists lend their voices to "Volcano High," a Korean action-flick featuring special effects and wire-fu techniques.
Remembering The Silent Star
A look back at the life and times of the first Hollywood Asian Film Star.
Preview of "Silmido": Blowback on the Korean Peninsula
 How revolutionary is Kang Woo-seok's new film on Cold War intrigue on the Korean peninsula?

 


 

January 9, 2004

 

F I L M
  
A Sampling of Japanese Comment on "The Last Samurai"
What does the Japanese audience have to say about the new samurai epic, "The Last Samurai"?
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B O O K S
  
Your Djinns Go With You No Matter How Far You Travel
Jamal Mahjoub's latest novel, "Travelling with Djinns", explores the genre of the identity narrative.
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M U S I C
A One-Man Harlemm Choir
 Overproduction and Hallmark card songwriting mar an otherwise promising debut from human aria, Harlemm Lee.
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I N T E R V I E W
  
Hey Mr. DJ!
Last issue we brought you a review of DJ Satoshi Tomiie's slamming compilation, "Undulation 1." This issue, learn more about the man behind the music as we catch up to him for an exclusive phone interview.
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C L I P S
  
News Bites
Sundance 2004 lineup announced, Chinese American Museum's Grand Opening, "Rediscovering Anna May Wong" at UCLA, premiere of Satyajit Ray documentary, "Better Luck Tomorrow" nominated again and more in this issue's News Bites.
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F O R E I G N
  
News From Abroad
Pop star Anita Mui dies, Islamic-American music group reigns in Indonesia and Eiffel Tower turns red for the Chinese New Year.
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