Film: THE MOTEL
Starring Jeffrey Chyau, Sung Kang, Jade Wu
Directed by Michael Kang (Mike2Cents of Xangaland!)

This is a story about a chubby and awkward Chinese American kid who lives and works at a family-owned motel in what seems to be the middle of nowhere.  He hates his life:  his mother has him under a hawk’s eye, he is constantly bullied, he lusts for an older girl, and he’s thirteen–he has yet to get through puberty.  Everyday is routine until one day a stranger enters his life and begins to reshape the molds.

Anyway, I’m not going to try to hype this movie up, cuz’ well, you should just see it when it comes out.  It definitely surpassed my expectations.  You can find out more info at themotel-film.com

CD: Ken Oak Band’s “Symposium”

I’m loving this “cello rock” (as Ken and co. call it)  I especially like track #2, “Masquerade.”  It’s actually the song that has been streaming on my Myspace for awhile now.  Anyway, you can now purchase the new Symposium for $14.99 (includes tax + shipping) online.  The first 100 CDs will be signed by Ken, Chris Ramos, and Ed Gorski.  For a sampling of the songs, check out their Myspace band page:  myspace.com/kenoak