Now, I… – Review
Now, I... is the story of Satoru, a 20-year-old who lives at home with his single mother, refusing to do anything except play video games, eat junk food and sleep. It’s not just a “phase” – Satoru is destined for a life of nothingness. Click for the full review...
SuckSeed: Huay Khan Thep – Review
SuckSeed is a Thai comedy film released in 2011 by GTH. Directed by first-time feature director Chayanop Boonprakob, the film follows the antics of three secondary school students who form a rock band to impress girls, but, despite their efforts, play poorly and regularly end up losers. Click for the full review...
Creative Spotlight: Episode #50 – Dan Chung
We celebrate episode 50 with Dan Chung who was a creative individual I knew I had to meet. Photography always stuck with him for some reason but was always reluctant to persue. Thankfully he let his passion overtake his logic and what we have today is an accomplished guy with some massive talent. I sit down with Dan to discuss a variety of topics spanning work ethic, photography, Anime & more. Click to read the full interview...
Gantz: Perfect Answer – Review
Interestingly enough, the film starts with a brief “Gantz in Review” that recaps the events of the previous movie. If you aren’t familiar, Gantz is a black orb who recruits people who have died to become members in his mission to hunt aliens. Click for the full review...
Maggie Q
Maggie dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, but modeled and found herself bursting onto the Hong Kong movie scene - eventually becoming a full-fledged superstar in Asia. We proudly induct her into our Biography database. Click to learn all about Maggie Q...
Still Life – Review
Set in the village of Fengjie, since submerged in water to make way for the dam, Jia's slow-paced, class-conscious effort dramatizes the life of villagers who have been forced from their homes, had their traditional way of life destroyed, and sent to live in cities against their will, often having to resort to begging and garbage collecting, or even prostitution to stay alive. Click for the full review...
Top 10 Best Asian Movies Based On A True Story
We count down the Top 10 most pleasing direction, music and captivating performanced true story films we've seen. War films excluded we try to narrow down the most gripping stories of our time. Click to see if your favorite made the list...
Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai – Review
Written by famed director of Ghost in the Shell, Mamoru Oshii, comes an animated chronicle of the life of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645). Click for the full anime review...
Creative Spotlight: Episode #49 – Shan Jiang
Shan Jiang a talented illustrator whose work really got my attention when I saw that he was commissioned by Mondo to create a Star Wars print. I could go on and on exclaiming my love of his work but I will let his work speak for itself. I am only lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak with Shan in between busy work hours as we discuss a variety of cool topics.Click for the full interview...
Brave Story – Review
Brave Story, the title of Gonzo's second feature length anime, carries with it an unintentional irony. The story begins when young Wataru, the main character of the movie, accidentally sees a mysterious young child disappearing through a floating door. Click for the full anime review...
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