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Articles by Ada Tseng
Take a Bow
When Asia conquers the world, hopefully the 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors will ease the transition for all Americans -- with their quips, their political satire, and other sketch comedy hijinks.
Published on: 8/14/2009
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Gay Asian Gay Asian Gay
Director-writer-composer H.P. Mendoza chats about equally representing both gays and Asians in his latest film, Fruit Fly. And doing it through song.
Published on: 7/31/2009
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Outfest 2009: An interview with Francoise Yip
Doris Yeung's Motherland gives Francoise Yip a chance to show off her dramatic chops by playing an expat who returns to the US to deal with her mother's death.
Published on: 7/31/2009
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The Gift of Bai Ling
Some may argue that Bai Ling is overexposed. But please, try to see it from her perspective.
Published on: 6/5/2009
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Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2009: Highlights
The seventh annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles brought together film and music, food and drinks, independent filmmakers and Bollywood superstars. Here are the highlights.
Published on: 5/1/2009
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Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2009: Highlights (part 2)
This year's Indian Film Festival of LA brought music, stars, and soul to Hollywood. APA sings its praises.
Published on: 5/1/2009
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Report from Bangkok: Khan Kluay 2 and Sassy Players
Instead of exploring the reasons behind Bangkok's state of emergency (that's what our sister publication AsiaMedia is for), APA's traveling managing editor decided to hide in a movie theater and be reminded of why "Thais must support Thais."
Published on: 5/1/2009
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SFIAAFF 2009: An interview with Dirty Hands director Harry Kim
Asia Pacific Arts talks to director Harry Kim at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, where his debut film Dirty Hands: the Life and Crimes of David Choe won a special jury prize.
Published on: 4/17/2009
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Crafting Interiors
Actress Ayako Fujitani talks to Asia Pacific Arts about working with Michel Gondry in "Interior Design," his entry to the film Tokyo!.
Published on: 3/6/2009
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Mathematics +/- Memory
Yoko Ogawa's latest novel to be translated into English is The Housekeeper and the Professor, a story about a curious friendship that is illuminated through the complexity of numbers.
Published on: 2/20/2009
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The Reincarnation of Akshay Kumar
To provide the backstory for Chandni Chowk to China, Akshay Kumar revisited his personal journey from Bangkok chef to Bollywood superstar -- and destiny brought him to his idol, Mr. Gordon Liu.
Published on: 1/23/2009
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Best of 2008: Bollywood Musical Numbers
Even when the films don't live up to audience expectations, we can always count on the quality of the musical numbers, when composers like A.R. Rahman, Vishal-Sekhar and Pritam are in charge. Here are ten favorites of 2008.
Published on: 12/26/2008
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Great Expectatons of a Slumdog Millionaire
Director Danny Boyle and writer Simon Beaufoy know it takes more than money to make your heart sing.
Published on: 11/14/2008
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Pause the Tragic Ending
After a four year intermission, Rachael Yamagata is back with her long-awaited new album, a two-disc set called Elephants... Teeth Sinking Into Heart.
Published on: 10/31/2008
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APA Top Ten: Aasif Mandvi News Reports
On the occasion of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, we recount Aasif Mandvi's best moments as a Daily Show senior political correspondent.
Published on: 9/5/2008
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Muslim Pride
Gay and lesbian Muslims struggle to reconcile their homosexuality with their faith in Parvez Sharma's documentary A Jihad for Love.
Published on: 8/8/2008
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A Mongolian Legend, Reimagined
In Mongol, director Sergei Bodrov challenges our assumptions about Genghis Khan with the help of the emperor of cool, Tadanobu Asano.
Published on: 7/11/2008
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Unaccustomed As We Are
When Unaccustomed Earth was released this April, some described it as further exploration of immigrants and their children, and some called it a universal American story. Why is it so difficult to escape these cliched descriptions, even when you're Jhumpa Lahiri?
Published on: 6/27/2008
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Impact in One Act
The Thumping Claw One Act Series comes back for its second year, showcasing original stories from four notable Asian American playwrights: Julia Cho, Michael Golamco, Lloyd Suh, and Carla Ching.
Published on: 5/16/2008
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A Conversation with Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong's Hollywood Chinese explores Chinese representation in Hollywood, weaving together personal stories from key players throughout the years, including Ang Lee, Nancy Kwan, Joan Chen, B.D. Wong and more.
Published on: 5/2/2008
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Mocking Reality
Under the leadership of Charles Kim and Ewan Chung, OPM (Opening People's Minds) comedy troupe comes to this year's Los Angeles Comedy Festival with their latest show "America's Top Model Minority."
Published on: 5/2/2008
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Being Richard Wong
First comes confusion, then comes curiosity and questions that director Richard Wong and co. would rather not answer. Option 3 takes us into a man's chaotic head after a traumatic breakup.
Published on: 4/18/2008
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Cuz of You
Director Amyn Kaderali gathered a comically-inventive ensemble cast in his debut film Kissing Cousins.
Published on: 4/18/2008
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Urban Malaise
Low-budget filmmaking challenged former lawyers Francis Hsueh and Steven Hahn to maximize their resources and make deliberate choices. APA speaks with the directors and actors Pia Shah and Louis Ozawa Changchien about Pretty to Think So.
Published on: 4/18/2008
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SFIAFF 2008: "Actually, Love" short film program
The potentially obnoxious "Actually, Love" program of short films turned out to be actually, gratifying.
Published on: 4/4/2008
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