I’m a little late to the party but starting last week, Film4 have been showcasing a season called ‘New Asian Cinema‘ which ends later this week. Like usual with these things being a fan of world cinema, I’ve already watched a few of the films before including; House Of Flying Daggers, I’m A Cyborg But That’ ...

I find this announcement from Cine Asia a bit surprising but really cool – They’re bringing out the latest Hong Kong and Chinese cinema releases to Australia and getting them a day and date simultaneous release with the rest of Asia, as well as having them screened at some of the biggest cinemas in the country. (more…)

Written By: Ken Hulsey Sources: Twitch / Tv Kon / Avery Guerra For quite some time now you have read on and on about how geeked up I am about Mamoru Oshii's upcoming sci fi action film "Assault Girls". With the release date quickly approaching, December 19th in Japan, information about the film is now starting to be more forthcoming. Today we have the first look at the films ...

I figured they'd be working hard to get Ong Bak 3 out. After the ending of 2 my wife and I were both thinking "That's it?" and I suspected it would be set up for a sequel. Jaa really is quite talented at adapting to multiple different styles of martial arts. I'm very impressed with him.

... they BE without Kung Fu, I ask you), but that's still 7 full nights of Asian cinema in my living room. The first Friday of December will be a Best ... for those who couldn't make it every time. After that, a special theme: Asian Tour. I start from pre-Handover Hong Kong and make my way south, then north, through various Asian countries until I hit modern China. Here's what's on tap: ...

... adversities before finding fortune and success. Unfortunately, immigration for all Asian ethnicities has always been incredibly taxing, and not every newcomer has found ... scenario is when the main trio discovers a naked Asian man, fittingly named Leslie Chow, ... identity and how it relates to one of my biggest passions-cinema-helps me understand not only myself but also the world at large. If you read ...

... 5pm. And with those doors opening I think about the films that meant the most to me growing up as an adoptee. In the cinema of my youth, I can't think of any dramas where I meaningfully saw my experience, my voice, my feelings reflected in what was on-screen. This has been a recurring complaint of Asian Americans, and one deeply felt as a transcultural adoptee. A TRA experience is ...

... Asian media artists and their work, and fuel the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada. This year's selection of films ... of America. It's not too late to support Reel Asian! Come out tomorrow for the rare screening of A Schoolgirl's ... bazillion awards already). For times, locations, and all else, click away to Reel Asian's homebase HERE. More: <a href=""& ...

... exclusive television fare that could generate more viewers at home than they ever could at the cinema house. The theory is a good one and potentially more ... I live in New York City, where luckly specialized cinema is still making a last (althought increasingly desperate) stand, ... how difficult it is to see a quality European, South American or Asian film. This week, IFC ON DEMAND is launching a ...

Welcome, children! Welcome to the wonderful land of Subway Cinema News! Would you like to sit on Santa’s lap? Don’t worry, ... 8217;s special surprises. So let’s change the subject and talk about Asian cinema in NYC, instead. . John Woo’s RED ... of Japan’s Emperor Hirohito. It’s now playing at Cinema Village. (more info and showtimes) . Arrgghhhh!!!! Make it stop! ...

Families Take Many Eccentric Forms But Are Each United By Unconditional Love In Films That Mix Poignancy And Directorial Vision San Francisco, CA, November 2, 2009 – VIZ Cinema, the nation’s first and only movie theatre dedicated to Japanese films, makes “Family Matters” the focus of its November film program. A trio of films will

The Asian Arts Initiative in Philadelphia presents a screening of Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath's Oscar-nominated documentary The Betrayal (Nerakhoon), this Friday, December 4 as part of its monthly IlluminAsian cinema series. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with community leaders. Here are some details:FREE FILM SERIES SHOWCASES ...

This Week’s Film: The Story of the Weeping Camel Cuisine: Mongolian Each week, I feature an Asian film and create a recipe from the cuisine of that country. This week, the setting is Mongolia for The Story of the Weeping Camel, with a Mongolian dish to go with it. Join me throughout the week for a closer look at the food and the film. My recipe and film review will be posted at the end of ...

Filmmaker Jean-Julien Pous has one of the most intriguing Vimeo profiles I saw lately… he uploaded most his works, and I spent few hours watching his animations, Visual FX production and low budget short films, shot in Asian cinematography style (my favorite, do I have to repeat it)… His animated film Switch is on Sunday

27th November - 11th December 2009 Asia House presents the 2nd Pan-Asia Film Festival at the Apollo Cinema, Piccadilly Circus, London. The festival opens with the new film by iconic Chinese director Zhang Yimou Riding Alone for a Thousand Miles. Films by award-winning film-makers and emerging talent from China, Japan, Iran, Taiwan Bhutan and the Philippines will be shown. This year there will ...