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His voice is so distinct that when he says a word, people listen… or trip out. When he said the word “ZINE”, it was unlike any pronunciation ever attempted, and it sounded amazing. The museum asked me to go boldly where I’ve never gone before. To pick 1 item among their thousands of items that would address redress. Know what Redress is? I’ll bet some of you are thinking, some kind of clothing related dressing room antic. But it basically means to set shit straight. $20,000 back for being imprisoned for three years. No, I wasn’t there, and it’s a very quiet issue, even to this day, but there’s a handful who made some noise. For some odd reason, people may think I’m a nut to have picked this image, but read my reason if you want. I makes sense to me, and it’s on the wall at the MUSSEEEEUUUUMMMM. It’s actually hanging next to the reconstructed barrack. JANM Since I wasn’t there, I thought finding a bridge to the time was the way to go. Hope people get it.
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It's happening everywhere! We're also a media sponsor of the SD Asian Film Fest, and the Louis Vuitton Hawaii Film Festival.
But this one too. Why Is the San Diego, Hawaii, and now this Austin film fest literally on the same dates? All three open on the same dates! In a world that's small enough, especially if you're a filmmaker, now you need to have three prints, if you think you can get into all...
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But this one too. Why Is the San Diego, Hawaii, and now this Austin film fest literally on the same dates? All three open on the same dates! In a world that's small enough, especially if you're a filmmaker, now you need to have three prints, if you think you can get into all...
It’s happening everywhere! We’re also a media sponsor of the SD Asian Film Fest, and the Louis Vuitton Hawaii Film Festival. But this one too. Why Is the San Diego, Hawaii, and now this Austin film fest literally on the same dates? All three open on the same dates! In a world that’s small enough, especially if you’re a filmmaker, now you need to have three prints, if you think you can get into all three festivals! Giant Robot is proud to sponsor The Austin Asian American Film Festival. AAAFF will be held on October 9-12th, 2008 at the Alamo Drafthouse. Over 40 films (all premieres) from all around the globe will be screened with a focus on Chinese and Chinese American cinema. Come join us at the Opening Night Party at Arthouse Museum, a multimedia concert at Club de Ville, and a discussion panel at the University of Texas. With over a dozen special guest appearances and lively events planned every night, this year’s festival is going to be the best yet. For ticket information and schedules, visit: http://www.aaaff.org/
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I'm making my rounds. First, it's the San Diego Asian Film Festival, sponsored by Toyota Matrix, this is a fast riser. This festival features a lot of "celebrities", sorry it's in quotes because to a lot, they're not, but even to me, I'd say they are. Dirty Hands by Harry Kim will be showing. I'm supposed to intro the film, but we'll see if Harry ends up doing it himself. Dirty Hands screenings....
I’m making my rounds. First, it’s the San Diego Asian Film Festival, sponsored by Toyota Matrix, this is a fast riser. This festival features a lot of “celebrities”, sorry it’s in quotes because to a lot, they’re not, but even to me, I’d say they are. Dirty Hands by Harry Kim will be showing. I’m supposed to intro the film, but we’ll see if Harry ends up doing it himself. Dirty Hands screenings. Oct 10 and Oct 15 Also playing is Chocolate from Thailand. Do not fuck with Thai women. See this trailer.After SD, I’m off to the Louis Vuitton Hawaii Film Festival for just a couple of days. I’ll be there for a hot second. Dirty Hands will also be playing out there. Shenanigans in HI? Maybe so.
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