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The Jeremy Lin machine continues in Linsanity, a doc film about the greatest Asian American basketball player ever. The underdog continues, this time in film. (Hollywood Reporter – Linsanity)
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Sometimes, this stuff is the best. [youtube]FfweZ-mVjQE[/youtube]
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[youtube]I4sEesgln1I[/youtube] A film about Albert Reyes by Brian Miller. ‘Reyes of El Sereno’ is the first in a series of short films Brian Miller is making about the folkart of backyard haunts, winding path “mazes”, and DIY haunted houses. The first installment focuses on local artist Albert Reyes and the elaborate haunted house he has been working on in his backyard for over a decade. This video portrait takes the viewer on a trip to Albert’s hometown, his work studio, and of course through the haunted house itself.
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On behalf of WELL GO USA and Variance Films, Giant Robot invites to a special advance screening of award-winning steampunk-infused, kung-fu throw down TAI CHI ZERO, directed by Stephen Fung. TAI CHI ZERO will open theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, October 19 with a national release to follow. First come, first served. RSVP with your name & number of guests to: filmmatters@giantrobot.com Wednesday, October 17, 2012 7:30 PM Chinese 6 Theatres 6925 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90028 In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village’s past returns with a frightening steam-powered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan… who has a secret power of his own. From the creators of Ip Man and Detective Dee, and featuring action directed by the legendary Sammo Hung,TAI CHI ZERO is a full on, steampunk-infused, kung-fu throw down that will knock you out of your seat.
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Two westerners make a film in North Korea called Comrade Kim Goes Flying. Is it important? Are restrictions loosening? The film has to be a piece of crap, since the film has to be positive in light about North Korea, but at the same time how did this happen? It’s approved by the State, and it has no distribution and not much information. (LA Times – Comrade Kim)
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