Rising Stars in Asia: Fangirls and Fanboys
APA's resident fangirl Kanara Ty discusses contemporary fandom in Asian pop culture, and the power of the internet to heighten our passions and create global communities.
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June 5, 2009 ISSUE
Eros and Civilization: 3 Films by Shohei Imamura
Civilization may be in shambles, but at least we have Criterion's Imamura DVD box set to comfort us.
CliffsNotes for Dim Sum Funeral
Asia Pacific Arts watches Dim Sum Funeral, so you don't have to.
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June 5, 2009
F E A T U R E
Fanimade for Otakus
APA's resident fanboy/otaku/cosplayer/gamer/enthusiast William Hong talks about why Fanime is the ideal anime convention.
APA Top Ten: YouTube Clips of Celebrities Being Mobbed at Airports
There's nothing quite like crazy mobs of young Asian girls. APA finds some of the funnier YouTube clips of celebrities being mobbed at airports.
I N T E R V I E W
The Gift of Bai Ling
Some may argue that Bai Ling is overexposed. But please, try to see it from her perspective.
C L I P S
June 5, 2009: News Bites
Park Chan-wook's Thirst hits US theaters, Anupam Kher lands a Woody Allen gig, and Up spins Pixar some box office gold. All this and more in the latest edition of News Bites.
F O R E I G N
June 5, 2009: News From Abroad
Brillante Mendoza wins at Cannes, Japan goes crazy for new Murakami novel, and Bong Joon-ho's Mother receives unconditional love at the box office. All this and more in the latest edition of News from Abroad.