June 24, 2005
Life
Saving Face still needs some exfoliating
There’s a reason why I don’t usually watch romantic dramadies. They usually take formulas that have previously produced box office hits and disguise them behind cross-over sitcom actresses as awkward leading ladies and “goofy blonde hunks” as, well, “goofy blonde hunks.” Emotional depth is often limited and conflicts and climaxes are trivially resolved. So, with this genre of cinematic depression growing exponentially (marked by every J. Lo film), I find it not surprising to see a subgenre spawning off in what appears to be the Eastern direction. I present to you the “ethnic romantic dramady.”
Read full review by Schema's Michelle after the jump.
June 17, 2005
Life
Philippine Independence Re-Veiled: A political fashion show
An evening of visual provocation and sensual awakening, Philippine Independence Re-Veiled courses through the veins of the Filipino people's struggle for national freedom and genuine independence. A
fusion of theatre and avant-garde fashion, Philippine Independence Re-Veiled is a fashion show for the masses as it chronicles the stories of the ordinary Filipino people.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Show starts at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $15.00
Call 604-215-1103 or Email pwc@kalayaancentre.net for tickets or information
kalayaancentre.org [Official Website]
June 16, 2005
Life
Come Fly With Me...
All you cool cats, it's that time of year where that awful beret you bought will finally come in handy. The 2005 Vancouver International Jazz Fest kicks off June 24 and runs until July 3, offering a melange of everything from traditional to nu-jazz and latin jazz to afro-beat.
Don't forget about all the free shows happening in Gastown, Granville Island, the Vancouver Art Gallery and best of all, David Lam park on the seawall. The lineup for all the free shows can be checked out here.
Vancouver nu-jazz collective Sekoya will be performing a free show at the Ben Q stage at the VAG on July 1 @ 5pm as will local Taiko ensemble, Uzume Taiko, on July 2 @ 12pm.
Vancouver Intl Jazz Festival [Official Website]
June 15, 2005
Life
No Reservations
If there is one voice that carries as much weight and significance in Canadian hip-hop in the tradition of Public Enemy, KRS-ONE and Rage Against the Machine, it is what the native peoples of our country have to say up upon the microphone.
Lead by groups like War Party, Tru Rez and Vancouver MC Manik, native hip-hop is set to take things to new levels and awareness. Interestingly enough, War Party's 4th full length release, the Resistance, will feature none other than legendary Public Enemy MC Chuck D himself!
Here is a great read on what's what and who's who in Canadian native hip-hop:
No Reservations: A New Generation of Native Youth Makes Hip-Hop Their Own by Matt Kruchak
Life
Simply FOBulous
A story about love, family, the immigrant experience, and... a mail order man-bride?
Allow me to peak your interests by quoting the first three lines of the development trailer:
Oh Sh*t, are you a mail order-bride?
A what?
He's a Man-whore
Preview trailer [thanks Raj]
Simply FOBulous film development site
June 09, 2005
Life
Howl's Moving Castle - Movie Review
Think of it as Japan’s answer to Beauty and the Beast, and why not, it’s being presented by Disney after all. Perhaps only known to the western world as, “The guy who directed Spirited Away,” animé-idol, Hayao Miyazaki, proves that the second time is even sweeter as he adapts Diana Wynne Jones’ novel for the bigscreen in Howl’s Moving Castle.
Read full review by Schema's Michelle after the jump.
June 07, 2005
Life
Its All Gone Pete Tong - Movie Review
If you’re over forty, you might need to pack your earplugs for this film, but for everyone else, bring your dancing shoes to hit the clubs when the movie’s over. Already a hit in the UK and US, It’s All Gone Pete Tong opens in Vancouver June 10th. This is Canadian director Michael Dowse’s second feature film since Fubar, and he casts British comedian, Paul Kaye, as legendary DJ Frank Wilde.
Read full review by Schema's Michelle after the jump.
June 01, 2005
Life
PAGSILANG: Birth
On Saturday, June 11th, local Filipino performing group Kababayang Pilipino, along with special guests LIKHA of San Francisco, will grace the stage of Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the commemorative performace of “PAGSILANG-Birth”.
Formed in 1993, Kababayang Pilipino has been wowing audiences with their mix of dynamic and dramatic traditional Filipino dance interpretations, complimented by authentic and brilliant costuming and fiery live musical accompaniment. With over 40 members, mainly 1st-gen Filipinos, they strive to educate the community about the rich history and culture of the Filipino.
A performance not to be missed!
For tickets and more info:
Kababayang Pilipino [Official website]
LIKHA [Official website]
Kababayang Pilipino's dress rehearsal Flickr stream