Beijing Love Story staring Tony Leung Ka Fai, Carina Lau, Wang Xuebing, Yu Nan, and Wang Qingxiang is a short romantic film telling the true story of love, and what the wholeness of the word means. Individuals from different generations examine the concept of love and all that it truly encompasses. Relationships are put under … [Read…]
The era of rock and roll has been forever defined through the lens of Bob Gruen. Photographer Bob Gruen followed and photographed the rock and roll scene for half a century. Photos taken through Gruen’s lens tell the story, and give context to much of what happened during the era. Director Don Letts, in his … [Read…]
HIFF 2013 was of course AWESOME! The majority of the selection of films that were chosen to be a part of the festival were all very unique in their individual regards. Of the selection of films that were a part of the HIFF this year I was able to attend a total of 7 films. … [Read…]
Dr. Swalski of How to Use Guys With Secret Tips has become the Dr. Phil of Korea! How to Use Guys With Secret Tips is a funny romantic comedy about the how the plain and awkward Bona goes from being the behind-the-scenes unrecognizable assistant director of at a commercial production firm to a big time director. … [Read…]
A lot can happen in one night as the old saying goes. For Michelle, who is the creative director at a foreign advertisement agency, a lot not only happens to her in the span of one night, but also a life-altering surprised is placed upon her. Michelle, who very rarely parties, and is a professional … [Read…]
PORN, and the sex industry, is a topic that hot topic discussed by millions on a daily basis. As hot as the topic is however, it is very rarely, if ever explored on film. Film professionals James Franco and Christina Voros does what no others in the film has ever done before, they document and … [Read…]
Pig Death Machine was indeed a death machine for the festival this year. Aside from bad editing, the story bind the film was quite shallow. Although director Jon Moritsugu and lead actress Amy Davis were both present at the screening, the movie was quite a disappointment, as the theatre was hardly packed, and some audience … [Read…]
Disney fans will never view Disney World in the same once their eyes have been set up Escape From Tomorrow. The fine line between fantasy and reality are blurred in the film, and wild imagination that once must have driven Walt Disney in his animation entertainment endeavors rears its head in the film. The film … [Read…]
Street dancing, and the story of one’s love to move to the beat took American teens by storm with the big screen production of Step Up. The craze for street dance became a phenomenon throughout the streets of the United State. This form of dancing became a way for teens of all backgrounds to express … [Read…]
Sake Bomb! As you utter these two words, the first thing that comes to the mind of many, are Japanese. Sake bomb is seen as a type of Japanese drink, however the truth behind it, is that it has simply been stereotyped as being “Japanese.” Within America, there are quite a bit of misconceptions about … [Read…]