The Dragon in the Room
Variations on a theme: or, what the marketing of Dragon Wars: D-War tells us about the enduring question of the Asian American audience.
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September 21, 2007 ISSUE
Princely Affairs
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince brings homosexuality into spotlight in a tale of gender-bending mixups, but ultimately loses its intrigue when it reverts back to a traditional story of cutesy straight coupling.
"The worst of times, can be the best of times"
Editor Brian Hu explores the significance of mainstream Taiwanese documentary today on the occasion of UCLA East Asian Library's screenings of The Rhythm in Wulu Village and Taipei's Bohemians.
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COVER STORY
September 21, 2007
F I L M
Almost Awakened
Milarepa: Magician, Murderer, Saint succeeds in serenity but sacrifices some story and impact... for the sequel?
C L I P S
September 21, 2007: News Bites
Never Forever but Beauty Remains, secret comic characters have identities, and Julia Roberts' new role brings her to the gardens. All this and more in the latest edition of News Bites.
F O R E I G N
September 21, 2007: News From Abroad
Lust, Caution takes Venice, Michelle Yeoh honored by the French, and Shah Rukh Khan: not just a women's field hockey coach anymore. All this and more in the latest edition of News from Abroad.