JANUARY 23, 2004 ISSUE
Next Issue: February 6, 2004
   COVER STORIES
Foreign Language Films Nominated for the Academy
A record entry of 55 foreign films has been submitted for consideration at this year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, a fifth of them from Asia. APA previews the 11 Asian films nominated from their respective countries
It's a Wonderful Wasteland
The feisty Collette and tortured Tsunashima scorch the Outback in this Aussie gutwrencher.
Nobody's Lotus Flower: "Rediscovering Anna May Wong" Film Retrospective
 Even during a period of intense anti-Chinese racism, Anna May Wong commanded the screen. Today, no other Asian American actress matches her success. Where are the Anna May Wongs of today?

 


 

January 23, 2004

 

I N T E R V I E W
  
The One, The Only and The Perpetually Cool Anna May Wong
Author/professor Anthony Chan poignantly explains why there'll never be another Anna May Wong and what he means by 'European Americans.'
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T E L E V I S I O N
Love is in the Air
It looks as if the MTV Asia Awards is here to stay. Check out this year's anticipated nominees.
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C L I P S
  
News Bites
NBC's "Friends" banned in China, Oliver Stone's "Alexander" gets ready for Thailand, Michelle Branch to host the 3rd annual MTV Asia Awards, Margaret Cho's tours confirmed to be on Showtime and more in this issue's News Bites.
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F O R E I G N
  
News From Abroad
Hyo-lee in Tsui Hark's "Initial D," Singapore's upcoming Idol, Kim Gi-duk's controversial poster, Live Wire with Seo Taiji, and many more in this issue of News From Abroad.
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