Far Flungers
AFI Fest 2014: Haunting Stories from Abroad
A report on "Song of the Sea" and "Over Your Dead Body" at the 2014 AFI Fest.
Jana Monji, made in San Diego, California, lost in Japan several times, has written about theater and movies for the LA Weekly, LA Times, Examiner.com and the Pasadena Weekly. She currently writes for AsAm News and publishes a Tomatometer-approved blog, AgeOfTheGeek.org. Her short fiction has been published in the Asian American Literary Review.
A report on "Song of the Sea" and "Over Your Dead Body" at the 2014 AFI Fest.
A report on "Haemoo," "Foxcatcher" and "American Sniper" from the 2014 AFI Fest.
A report of the winners at the 2014 AFI Fest.
Jana Monji reports on iconic actress Sophia Loren being honored at the 2014 AFI Fest.
An FFC report on "Doraemon Stand by Me."
A report on Japanese animation at the 27th Tokyo Film Festival.
An FFC on the cultural hybrid nature of "Big Hero 6" and how parts play differently in another language.
An interview with Cary Elwes about "The Princess Bride."
An FFC comments on domestic violence in film and her life.
A personal appreciation of George Takei in light of the release of "To Be Takei."