SDAFF 2011: Ocean Heaven, Hello Ghost, Eternity, My Wedding and Other Secrets, & Jiro Dreams of Sushi
November 2, 2011 by Danny Baldwin
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The 2011 San Diego Asian Film Festival wrapped up Friday with a bang, as the Closing Night Feature, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, succeeded twofold: it turned the UltraStar Mission Valley into a raving madhouse (I could barely move about the lobby as I waited for the encore screening) and it was also a legitimately great movie, worth enduring the crowds for. I apologize for being a bit behind… [Read more]
SDAFF 2011: Preview
October 19, 2011 by Danny Baldwin
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Tomorrow marks the start of the 12th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival, my first time covering the event. Given that this is generally considered the crown jewel of the three festivals in town–the plain ‘ol San Diego Film Festival, run by different folks, is notorious for its awful selections–it is about time that I participate. Restricted somewhat by my studies, I will review about a dozen movies over five of the festival’s nine days. By all means, feel free to double my tally if you… [Read more]