The Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest returns once again this year with its opening night on November 1, 2019 at the CinéArts in San Jose’s …
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Parasite Review + NYFF Q&A Session: A Grim Look At South Korean Society
Palme d’Or winner and movie of the year, Parasite has captured the interest of film critics and passive moviegoers. South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has …
Ms. Purple: A Conversation with Director Justin Chon and Actress Tiffany Chu
Following his last feature film Gook (2017), director Justin Chon premiered his newest drama, Ms. Purple, at Sundance this year. A story of two Korean-American …
SDCC 2019 Interview with Chris Mowry on Godzilla
TOHO Studios brought the big guns to San Diego Comic Con 50 with a large booth in the Dealer’s Hall. Celebrating Godzilla’s 65th anniversary, the …
AX 2019 Interview with TRIGGER & the PROMARE Team
TRIGGER’s newest project PROMARE took Anime Expo by storm last year even before the film had a Wikipedia page on it. After dropping the mic …
Astro Boy Panel & Screening with Macoto Tezuka at Japan House LA
Japan House LA screened classic beloved anime, Astro Boy, along with a panel discussion spotlighting Osamu Tezuka’s son, Macoto Tezuka. The event was sponsored by …
The Farewell: Film Review
“Based on an actual lie,” The Farewell is a film rooted in the personal experiences of director Lulu Wang. The story centers around Billi (Awkwafina), …
“Kingdom” Live Action Adaptation Fights Its Way to the End
Director Shinsuke Sato returns with another live action adaptation film, bringing Yasuhisa Hara’s manga Kingdom to life. Set during China’s Warring States period, the film …
CAAMFest 2019: Capsule Reviews
Babysplitters (dir. Sam Friedlander, USA) Having a baby is a big deal, especially for Jeff Panaris (Danny Pudi), who isn’t ready for fatherhood, and his …
Code Geass’ Lelouch Comes Back to Life At Red Carpet LA Premiere
Sunrise anime Code Geass had its first major revival since the series made a grand appearance in 2006. Following its first season’s success, the second …