A Gust of Wind: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on “Creepy”

by Simon Abrams  |  October 19, 2016  | 

An interview with Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa about his latest, Creepy.

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Fantasia Fest 2016: "Tower," "Creepy," "Little Sister"

by Brian Tallerico  |  August 1, 2016  | 

A report on three very different films from Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival.

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New York Asian Film Festival 2016 Preview

by Simon Abrams  |  June 22, 2016  | 

A preview of the 2016 New York Asian Film Festival, including Sammo Hung's "My Beloved Bodyguard" and Yee-sum Luk's "Lazy Hazy Crazy."

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Marie writes: It's that time of the year again!  The Toronto International Film Festival is set to run September 6 - 16, 2012. Tickets selection began August 23rd. Single tickets on sale Sept 2, 2012. For more info visit TIFF's website.

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Marie writes: Behold a truly inspired idea...Age 8: Eileen's pink creature It started with a simple idea: to make a recognizable comfort toy for her 4 year-old son Dani, based on one of his drawing. His school had asked the children to bring in a toy from home; an emergency measure in the event of a tantrum or crying fit. Fearing he might lose his favorite, Wendy Tsao decided to make Dani a new one. Using a drawing he often made as her guide, she improvised a plush toy snowman. Five years later, Wendy Tsao has her own thriving home-based craft business - Child's Own Studio - in which she transforms the imaginative drawings of children into plush and cloth dolls; each one handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. She receives requests from parents all over the world; there's 500 people on waiting list. Note: kudos to club member Sandy Kahn for submitting the piece.

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