Nice Girls Crew - Episode 3: The Byronic Hero

In Episode 3 of Nice Girls Crew, the ladies dissect Dave Eggers' A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.  Check out Episode 3: The Byronic Hero, of Nice Girls Crew, below!

Nice Girls Crew - Episode 2: Count Chocula of Venice Beach

In Episode 2 of Nice Girls Crew, Leena surprises everyone with a display of her "accidental genius," while Geraldine regresses to some good ole fashioned playground taunting. But the real shocker of the session is Sophie's surprising depth of imagination. Check out Episode 2: Count Chocula of Venice Beach, of Nice Girls Crew, below!

Nice Girls Crew - Episode 1: Out of Order

Nice Girls Crew has made their debut to the internet world, for all to see! I saw Nice Girls Crew at this past year's SFIAAFF, and I wanted to see more after watching it. And hopefully with the help of social media, the beautiful ladies of Nice Girls Crew will have that opportunity to show us all more. Nice Girls Crew stars Sheetal Sheth as Leena, Michelle Krusiec as Geraldine, and Lynn Chen as Sophie. These three beautiful ladies are childhood friends and started a book club. Check out Episode 1: Out of Order, of Nice Girls Crew, below!

Asian American YouTube Stars on NPR

Yesterday on NPR's Intern Edition, Kaitlin Parker reported on "Asian-Asian Americans YouTube Stars Find Alternative Route to Fan Base".  Some of the people Parker highlights in her report are Dumbfoundead and Wong Fu Productions.  Check out the article or listen to the report, below!


Asian-Americans YouTube Stars Find Alternate Route to Fan Base by NPR Intern Edition

Ktown Cowboys - Bonus Episode

Check out the Bonus Episode of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 8

Check out Episode 8 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 7

Check out Episode 7 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 6

Check out Episode 6 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 5

Check out Episode 5 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 4

Check out Episode 4 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 3

Check out Episode 3 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 2

Check out Episode 2 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Episode 1

So there is a reality show called, K-Town, that started today on LOUD's YouTube Channel, and it looks like a hot mess.  I guess all reality shows need to have some sort of chaos.  It took this reality show about two years to finally debut to the public.  I guess for the past two years, the producers have been trying to get a network to sign-on the show, but it didn't work out so they went to YouTube.  If you love reality shows with lots of drama, check out K-Town on LOUD's Channel.

But for this post, I wanted to share a similar concept that was shown back in May of 2010.  I like the storyline and layout of this web-series more than K-Town.  So instead of finishing the first episode of K-Town, I went back and watched Ktown Cowboys.  Danny Cho and Daniel DPD Park bring viewers an insight to what a night in Koreatown (Ktown) is all about through this web-series, Ktown Cowboys.

          Synopsis: When John Kim (Lanny Joon) relocates from the comforts of his
          picket-fence, WASP neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia to the alluring city of
          Ktown Los Angeles, the land of sultry women, Booking Clubs, and late night taco
          trucks, his arrival immediately sparks the most epic night of his life. His cousin,
          Jason (Shane Yoon) introduces John to his audacious crew (Peter Jae,
          Danny Cho, Sunn Wee, and Bobby Big Phony Choy) who teach John the basic
          yet inventive ways on how to survive the perfect Friday night in Ktown.

Check out Episode 1 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

As One

"As One" (코리아) is a Korean movie originally released on May 3, 2012.  "As One" will make a debut in the United States at a handful of locations.  The movie stars leading Ha Ji-Won and Bae Doo-Na as the leading actresses.  Ha Ji-Won plays the character Hyun Jung-Hwa, who always wins silver medals in table tennis, and comes short of the gold medal against a Chinese table tennis player.  Before the 1991 World Table Tennis Championships in Japan, Hyun Jung-Hwa hears there will be only one Korean team, formed by players from South Korea and North Korea, represented during the championships.  North Korea's top table tennis player is Lee Boon-Hae, portrayed by Bae Doo-Na.  Hyun Jung-Hwa and Lee Boon-Hae meet with tension and competitiveness, and have to learn to work together as a team.  "As One" takes audience members through that journey of these two players, from two different countries, learning to work together "as one".  Dates and locations of United States screenings are below.  Check out the trailer to "As One",  below!

06.01.12
AMC Ridgefield Park (NJ)
AMC Showplace Niles (Chicago)
AMC 309 (Philadelphia)
AMC Yonge & Dundas (Toronto)
AMC Silvercity Coquitlam (Vancouver)

06.08.12
CGV Cinemas (LA)

Touch

"Touch" will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:

Sunday, March 11th @ 6:40pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Saturday, March 17th @ 6:30pm
Camera 3 Cinemas (San Jose)

Yes, We're Open

"Yes, We're Open" will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:

Sunday, March 11th @ 6:30pm
Castro Theater (San Francisco)

Sunday, March 18th @ 12:30pm
Camera 3 Cinemas (San Jose)

My Wedding and Other Secrets

"My Wedding and Other Secrets" will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:

Sunday, March 11th @ 1:45pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Thursday, March 15th @ 8:45pm 
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Saturday, March 17th @ 2:00pm
Camera 3 Cinemas (San Jose)

Always

"Always" (오직 그대만) will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:
Saturday, March 10th @ 1:00pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Thursday, March 15th @ 9:45pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

The 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) is here! The Center for Asian American Media presents the 30th SFIAAFF, which will take place from March 8th to March 18th in San Francisco, San Jose and Berkeley.  Check out the schedule for what, when, and where films will be showed.  If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, I encourage you to catch one of the many films featured during SFIAAFF.  Check out the trailer for the 30th SFIAAF, below, and hopefully be inspired to go watch a film or two!

Shanghai Calling

Shanghai Calling is a romantic comedy, written and directed by Daniel Hsia.  The movie stars Daniel Henney, Eliza Coupe, Bill Paxton, Geng Le, Zhu Zhu, and Alan Ruck.  Here is the synopsis from Shanghai Calling's website:   

          SHANGHAI CALLING is a romantic comedy about modern-day American immigrants
          in an unfamiliar land.  When an ambitious New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on
          assignment, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could spell the end of his
          career.  But with help from a beautiful relocation specialist, a well-connected foreign
          businessman, a clever but unassuming journalist, and a street-smart assistant, Sam
          might just save his job, discover romance, and learn to appreciate the many wonders
          Shanghai has to offer.

A release date for the movie has not been announced yet. (Follow them on Twitter for the latest release updates).  After watching the trailer, "Shanghai Calling" looks like a fun movie and I can't wait to see it (I'm a sucker for romantic comedies).  Also, I am a little jealous of Eliza Coupe.  If you are a Daniel Henney fan, just watch the trailer and you will understand (You will also be thankful for one closet scene).  Check out the trailer for "Shanghai Calling", below!