So I watched OPTION 3 at the film fest last night and it was quite good for what it was. Director Richard Wong actually gave us a bit of a disclaimer prior to the screening, saying that this film would not do what films try to do. Rather, it would reflect the state […]

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, […]

Zhang Yimou once again proves himself as an awesome visual storyteller. As for the narrative structure of the film…eh, I think it could’ve been organized better. For example, I was frustrated with some of the plot twists. The way or time those were introduced could have been rethought. Something that also bothered me was […]

Watched Better Luck Tomorrow last night (finally!). Theater was sold out. Good movie. Interesting story & plot. Questionable ending. Talented actors. Excellent directing. Definitely a new beginning for Asian Americans in the film/entertainment industry.
Just becuz’ this “review” isn’t as long as you all thought it would be (I bet you thought I’d be going on & on […]