If someone were to ask you to name a notable, contemporary Vietnamese movie director, it's hard not to mention Tran Anh Hùng as one of the most well-known and respectable Vietnamese movie directors of today’s film industry. You might have seen his works, such as The Scent of Green Papaya, which was nominated for 1993 Academy Award for “Best Foreign Language Film”; or Vertical … [Read more...] about Why Tran Anh Hung’s Adaptation of “Norwegian Wood” Should Be on Your To-See Movie List
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to Michelle Le’s Disappearance
[Second update: The SF Chronicle reports today that Esteban has indeed been charged with Michelle Le's murder and will appear at a Hayward court this afternoon. Read on for more details and An's reflections on the case.] For those who’ve been following my stories, you might have noticed that many of my articles have had some relevance to missing persons cases. I’ve done … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to Michelle Le’s Disappearance
Is DirectTV’s New Commercial Witty or Just Plain Bad?
Take a Vietnamese comedian and put him in a commercial with stereotypically Asian things and two hot white chicks. Funny or distasteful? Take a look. Yes, there are koi fish, stone lions, bamboo fixtures, traditional Asian architecture, and a short Asian man with a fobby accent. Although this borderlines distasteful, I find it more funny and empowering than anything. Kudos … [Read more...] about Is DirectTV’s New Commercial Witty or Just Plain Bad?
G.I. Joe Benefit Concert Raised Money, and Awareness
It began as a simple idea for a fundraiser: host a benefit concert to raise money for G.I. Joe Search & Rescue while promoting the organization to the community. The end result was all that -- and much more. The August 20 night event had food, music, comedy, and fashion. The Access Group Media warehouse completely transformed from a printing factory into a classy banquet … [Read more...] about G.I. Joe Benefit Concert Raised Money, and Awareness
Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions
According to the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS), such as amphetamine, ecstasy, and methamphetamine amongst other drugs, are still an area of concern for the Vietnamese government. During the first half of 2010 alone, the Vietnam Waterway Police reported executing 18 drug raids, arresting 22 drug abusers or … [Read more...] about Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions