August 31, 2004
Life
Boon Review the Jazzanova show.
Okay, I am really lame.
Here is a review of the Jazzanova shows that happened this July by our Boon.
I know, its late... really late....
Life
Nerve on Yellow Porn
We've visited this project a few months back, and now Nerve is doing yet another story on it. Basically the same spiel... is it interesting that an Asian professor is making a porn with asian actors as a statement and as a tool against the under sexualization of Asian men in North America? That's kinda what they are asking...
But here's what I am wondering...
Is it just me, or does the porn look like it's really gonna be bad? I mean, really what does a professor of whatever he is know about filmaking? Film eroticism?
I mean, damn it, what would be the point if its not hot?
Arrgh... bad porn...
The Ronin of Raunch [Nerve.com]
Life
Celebrate Brazil's Independence Day with some Capoeira
Can you say no to "An afternoon of Brazilian Music, Samba, beautiful costumes and Capoeira performed by amazing Capoeira Masters from all over the world."?
I can't cause... you know, have you ever walked by one of those Capoeira schools? How come they are always so damn loaded with hot bodies? Um... okay, evem if you are not nearly as desperate/perverted as me, you probably still be very entertained by the music and the holy-crud-did-she-just-do-that acrobatics. Very cool stuff...
The Jewish Community Centre
950 West 41 Ave (near Oak)
Sept 05, 2004 at 2:00 pm
Tickets sold at the DOOR or in advance at Capoeira Aché Brasil academy.
$15. adults, $10. youth and seniors, free for kids under 12.
August 23, 2004
Life
Hong Kong Culinary Speakeasies
"Take the concept of the speakeasy (si fang cai), the intimate eating places that have sprung up in people's homes and have become, for locals and those in the know, some of the best places to eat on the island. The speakeasies started several years ago when some Hong Kongese, gastronomes and cooks with limited means, decided to set up one or two tables in their sitting rooms and offer a fixed-price, multicourse menu of distinctive home-style dishes."
In Hong Kong, Home Kitchens With Open Doors [nyt.com, registration required, Thanks Dean]
August 16, 2004
Life
JU-ON screening this Saturday
Saturday, August 21st 2004 -
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival presents a special fundraising screening of "JU-ON: The Grudge" a horror film by Takashi Shimizu.
JU-ON: THE GRUDGE The Exclusive Vancouver screening of cult director Takashi Shimizu’s horror film. A series of people are killed by a violent curse known as Ju-on and is transmitted to the next victim each time someone dies. (From the creators of RINGU, THE RING) Japanese with English subtitles.
Cinemark Tinseltown Cinemas (88 W. Pender). Tix $10, includes VAFF membership.
Vancouver Asian Film Festival [Thanks Alden]
August 14, 2004
Life
Margaret Cho's Revolution
For those of you who missed the last screening of Margaret Cho's new movie Revolution, the good people at Out on Screen is adding another screening at Sunday August 15, 4:00pm at Pacific Cinematheque. Don't miss it this time! [Thanks Gloria]
Life
Chinatown Streetfest
TODAY till 10pm: Chinatown gets down. DJ showcase, breakdancing and import car meet. Hip-hop DJs: Hedspin, Seko, Sage, Pluskratch. MC: Alexis Mazurin, national host of CBC Radio 3. Breakdance.
Chinatown Streetfest [CommunityWebPages, Thanks Andrea]
August 07, 2004
Life
Coming of Age: Time to rock your kimono!
Man... I would like to rock a kimono... if only I had one... Jean?
"Coming of Age: Seijin no Hi... for those who missed theirs.
August 7th, Elliott Louis Gallery, 1540 W. 2nd Ave.
Jean Okada + Anna Sano, Chris Taylor, Masaro18, and Andres Miranda
Powell Street Festival's very own version of a coming of age day in Japan, a
traditional ceremony for youth turning 21. Our event, curated by designer Jean
Okada, is a collaborative performance / music / fashion / visual art soiree, to
which you're more than welcome to come out and wear your best kimono!"
Coming Of Age [Elliot Louis Gallery, thanks Boon]
August 04, 2004
Life
Queer films from around the world
Out on Screen, a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered film festival will be kicking off this week (Aug 5th - Aug 15th) in Vancouver. Come and check out new exciting films with stories from India, Egypt, Uganda, Honduras, Namibia, Philippines and more!
Out on Screen [Thanks Gloria]