Category Archives: Out and About

Asiansploitation’s All Grown Up

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Joyce Wong

Comparing disciplined Asian fathers to C3P0? Awesome. Making it funny but emotionally affecting at the same time? Brilliant. With solid performances, clever and fresh material plus Asian culture parodies that hit home but were not heavy handed, Asiansploitation’s “All Grown … Continue reading →

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Fringe Recap: Shotgun Wedding and Swoon

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Joyce Wong

At the recommendation of Louanne who was turned away at the rush line earlier this week, I went 3 hours early to line up for Shotgun Wedding, an R&B mixtape musical about a Filipina’s debut and unexpected pregnancy by Carlos … Continue reading →

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Best of the Fringe – Kim’s Convenience

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sonia Sakamoto-Jog

After 2 attempts to get tickets to Kim’s Convenience at the Fringe, I finally lucked out because of an added Patron’s Pick show.  Ended up in a back row seat because I lost track of time while eating at Ka … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of Experimental Art and Experimental Food

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Louanne Chan

On Friday night, Heather, Henry, Selena and I attended a spotlight on Japanese Canadian artist Midi Onodera at the AGO.  This Reel Asian co-presentation included an intro by Lesley Loksi Chan (RA filmmaker), reflections/essays on Midi’s work by Monika Gagnon … Continue reading →

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Six degrees of Oriental Pearls

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Louanne Chan

On Saturday night, Lesley Chan and I attended the preview screening of Cuong Ngo’s Oriental Pearls, a project that we were eagerly anticipating since the launch of its trailer last year. This feature film was filmed in picturesque Vietnam and … Continue reading →

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Filmmaker Updates: Inside Out Edition

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Chris Chin

Last night, the 21st edition of the Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival wrapped up another very successful year — the first at their new home, TIFF Bell Lightbox. Reel Asian is extremely proud of Sonia Hong, who received … Continue reading →

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Spotted: L+G at the TYSFF launch

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Louanne Chan

On Tuesday night, Gina and I volunteered for our friend Henry’s Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival‘s press launch and T24/High School screening. Henry also happens to be Reel Asian’s former Special Events Committee Chair and Industry Series Assistant. When we … Continue reading →

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Spotted: RA crew at Inside Out’s Opening!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Louanne Chan

Last Thursday Chris, Heather, Selena and I attended the opening of the 21st Annual Inside Out LGBT Toronto Film Festival. Our evening began at the VIP reception at KWT Gallery where we had a chance to catch up with old … Continue reading →

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Being Inside Inside Out

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Chris Chin

The 21st edition of Inside Out, the Toronto LGBT Film and Video Festival, kicks off this evening and I am thrilled to be a part of it again.  While I’ve been a patron-level member for many years, this year I … Continue reading →

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Ryerson University Film Festival – WOW

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Sonia Sakamoto-Jog

Chris and I attended RUFF on Friday to celebrate the premiere of former RA Programming Assistant Anna-Marie Cheung’s film – THE DIAMOND SEA. The programme left me speechless with amazement, with incredible storytelling, casting, acting, and production elements. Anna’s film, … Continue reading →

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