http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#c0b7becc-bb9c-4390-9c6f-a96f7494592f I saw Justin Lin's "Finishing the Game" at a festival during the spring. He said it's getting distribution this fall, so look out for it. I wouldn't say it was a super great film, but I liked how it was done, and it's a mockumentary which is a rare genre. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:43:51 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#c0b7becc-bb9c-4390-9c6f-a96f7494592f Le 2007-09-10T18:43:51Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#797a9c99-a61c-46ae-9ce0-d359882327dc The first time I learned about "American Fusion" was on Chinese news channel. Funny thing was that the same day earlier I saw Sylvia Chang (the lead actress in the movie) in a Chinese restaurant in LA. Had I known she made such a bad movie, I would've stopped her at the restaurant and gave her a first lesson on being Asian American.This movie enhances the bad Chinese American family stereotypes and more. A mistreated Chinese women was rescued by a Mexican stud from her miserable life and grant her true happiness? Gosh guys, how backward is it? I saw the interview with the director Frank Lin on Chinese news, and it really made me believe that he's simply not a very smart guy.This movie is made by a simple-minded, naive guy, and possibly gay. Just my two cents." Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:56:10 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#797a9c99-a61c-46ae-9ce0-d359882327dc John 2007-08-15T05:56:10Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#097e3ce0-e1e3-40a2-8b67-8a1d42f350af The first time I learned about "American Fusion" was on Chinese news channel. Funny thing was that the same day earlier I saw Sylvia Chang (the lead actress in the movie) in a Chinese restaurant in LA. Had I known she made such a bad movie, I would've stopped her at the restaurant and gave her a first lesson on being Asian American.This movie enhances the bad Chinese American family stereotypes and more. A mistreated Chinese women was rescued by a Mexican stud from her miserable life and grant her true happiness? Gosh guys, how backward is it? I saw the interview with the director Frank Lin on Chinese news, and it really made me believe that he's simply not a very smart guy.This movie is made by a simple-minded, naive guy, and possibly gay. Just my two cents." Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:54:12 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#097e3ce0-e1e3-40a2-8b67-8a1d42f350af John 2007-08-15T05:54:12Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#71543f6b-5eca-43c4-8e48-a3853a2bda9c Ravi that's a great tip on Linda Park. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:50:48 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#71543f6b-5eca-43c4-8e48-a3853a2bda9c Ben 2006-03-14T08:50:48Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#1acd94e7-6d8b-43ae-8ba8-c790e5d037ce Kekexili, Eve and the Fire Horse, Red Doors, Citizen Dog, The Life Quixotic, Journey of Vaan Nguyen, Journey From the Fall, American Fusion are all amazing...can't wait to see Gaijin, Water, Americanese, Colma: The Musical, Punching at the Sun, Only the Brave...uh, everything :-)! Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:54:10 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#1acd94e7-6d8b-43ae-8ba8-c790e5d037ce Ravi 2006-03-13T01:54:10Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#6ef462e1-7c6f-4b17-8c67-573fa95f6682 btw I'm pretty new to tribe.net, help me I have no friends :-( Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:09:50 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#6ef462e1-7c6f-4b17-8c67-573fa95f6682 Amy 2006-02-22T19:09:50Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#b056799f-3ee4-4443-a292-2b885dae2e61 I like these recommendations, thanks for the help. I noticed "Colma: The Musical" in the lineup and was wondering if anybody's heard anything about this one. I think I'll watch it just for the whole local angle. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:02:10 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#b056799f-3ee4-4443-a292-2b885dae2e61 Amy 2006-02-22T19:02:10Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#c7f4d31c-5844-4c22-84c3-52f97d81f430 I'm really looking forward to Cafe Lumiere too. I'm a big fan of both Hou and Ozu. Be With Me sounds good, too. I don't want to miss Memoirs of a Sudoku Superstar either. One of the shorts is by James T. Hong. He's fascinating. And of course, how can I pass up a movie called Colma: The Musical? Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:47:34 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#c7f4d31c-5844-4c22-84c3-52f97d81f430 Steve 2006-02-22T05:47:34Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#8d75da30-3777-41f8-bd68-8235209c1fc0 American Fusion is OFF THE HOOK CUHH-RAAAZZZEEEE! It was sooo funny. Definitely stay for the outtakes. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:24:11 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#8d75da30-3777-41f8-bd68-8235209c1fc0 Ravi 2006-02-21T06:24:11Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#969702b4-6806-4606-9039-661db3e9ca49 thanks for the reply, Chris. ugh! some tough choices ahead... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 22:59:30 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#969702b4-6806-4606-9039-661db3e9ca49 Phil 2006-02-16T22:59:30Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#cce8a7e7-4526-47cf-82f4-4c1a6a5e76b8 Hi Phil, American Fusion does not yet have distribution, though (as is the case with all of our films) we do hope that some savvy distributor will catch the buzz on it and bring it nationwide. If they do get a deal, I'm sure you'll read about it here, at their official site. http://americanfusionthemovie.com/ Peace. Chris Program Coordinator SF International Asian American Film Festival Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:13:54 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#cce8a7e7-4526-47cf-82f4-4c1a6a5e76b8 Chris 2006-02-16T21:13:54Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#0be44cb4-9adf-43c8-8755-6476aeb681cf They should launch a "Festival On Demand" service, nick-named "FOD", that will stream their programs online after the Festival has run its course. If you pay for 3 films during the Festival, you get a free subscription. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:28:38 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#0be44cb4-9adf-43c8-8755-6476aeb681cf Gary 2006-02-16T17:28:38Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#467aa7da-066a-4371-9e43-0f93a6ac5704 I saw Crimson Kimono years ago at the Seattle asian american film festival. Not only was it a groundbreaking film, but it's also a good example of period filmnoir and the early work of Sam Fuller. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:06:58 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#467aa7da-066a-4371-9e43-0f93a6ac5704 Dave K. 2006-02-16T17:06:58Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#339efefa-8cab-4533-ba62-7c011586ce99 that is awesome. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:59:05 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#339efefa-8cab-4533-ba62-7c011586ce99 Gary 2006-02-16T15:59:05Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#e0292f7b-7000-4dc4-9b70-ec527ca36413 I'm a member... and iw as out of town for the screening... and I can't make the San jose screening. I'll be going to at least 10 movies during the festival. My problem is one of time and schedule, not will to go see movies .... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:26:10 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#e0292f7b-7000-4dc4-9b70-ec527ca36413 Phil 2006-02-16T15:26:10Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#ee9fb547-b87b-48fb-8a58-5907a2485574 American Fusion is also showing down at San Jose... Also, just to motivate you, AF was screened earlier this year "for members only" as a promo for the festival - so join the Center to get this and other benefits :-) Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:43:14 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#ee9fb547-b87b-48fb-8a58-5907a2485574 Ravi 2006-02-16T11:43:14Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#1ee689f7-561b-4c41-a4d4-82b830558bcd Cafe Lumiere I'm extremely excited about, a Hou Hsiao-hsien movie set in Japan? I'm there. I'm placing a bet on Colma: The Musical. The concept is strange enough to be a fount of real creative inspiration, and I'm a sucker for musicals and graveyards. Red Doors looks really good. I think I'm only going to have time for one Tibetan movie this year: and I'm trying to decide between Dreaming Lhasa, and impossible to spell Kekexili. American Fusion. I want to see it, but it's scheduled against 3 moves that I want to see on Wednesday the 22nd; otherwise it's the early show at noon on Saturday. Which I'm resisting because Saturday will be a long day if I start that early. Does American Fusion have distribution? It's easier to skip a movie if I know there's a chance to see it later. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:58:38 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#1ee689f7-561b-4c41-a4d4-82b830558bcd Phil 2006-02-16T09:58:38Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#88ed7f5d-bee3-48ed-a97c-9d64e41406d3 I am doing press screenings, so I'll post some favorites as I watch them... Just saw the shorts program "The Life Quixotic" - highly charged with sexual energy, from the lustful, schmaltzy, politicized, and every other angle you can imagine. ONE NOTE THAT THE PROGRAM MISSES: You Trekkie Fans out there will want to see "My Prince, My Angel" which stars Linda Park (Hoshi of Star Trek: Enterprise), who also produced this short film (in Korean with ES). Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:29:32 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#88ed7f5d-bee3-48ed-a97c-9d64e41406d3 Ravi 2006-02-16T05:29:32Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#b0605ece-aabd-444e-8b6e-ef3d4c55c307 Awesome! Third Thursdays is a community co-presenter for American Fusion, and I'm looking to forward to seeing it, especially since the late Pat Morita is in the film. Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:44:41 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#b0605ece-aabd-444e-8b6e-ef3d4c55c307 Gary 2006-02-15T23:44:41Z http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#697304e2-c050-4435-8471-72dd9061b7b5 Are there any "MUST SEES" for folks? I can vouch for American Fusion, a romantic comedy about a dysfunctional, Chinese American family. Of course, I also want to see James Shigeta live in the flesh after Crimson Kimono. Any thing else folks highly recommend or are excited about? Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:38:37 GMT http://asianamericanfilm.tribe.net/thread/e6f4e78f-1f97-441b-ab89-cb77c4f3a8ae#697304e2-c050-4435-8471-72dd9061b7b5 Robynn 2006-02-15T22:38:37Z