SFIAAFF30 – Nice Girls Crew

Posted by theUrv on March 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing a Center for Asian American Media produced project, Nice Girls Crew with a sold out screening at the Kabuki Theater. Sheetal Sheth, Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen were stellar in their performances of three long time frienimies who attempt to start a book club but instead use the … Continue reading →

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Cinequest and SFIAAFF

Standard · Posted by theUrv on March 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Today I once again saw 3 film, however they were spaced between 2 festivals. (I am blogging this from my photo so pardon any autocorrect errors please!) I began the day with the Sunflower Hour, a comedy that looks at the dysfunctional characters behind children’s TV shows. It was rude, crude, and crass in the … Continue reading →

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Posted by theUrv on March 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Originally posted on Parry Shen's Blog:
I wanted to do a good thing.  Really. It sounded like a good idea on paper to give a free show to all the folks out there but things just didn’t pan out the way I planned.  See for yourselves. Guess it’s probably best to just see it in…

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Yes We’re Open Music Video – All of Our Friends

Posted by theUrv on March 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

If you’re interested in seeing teaser shots from the film and a karaoke style performance from Lynn Chen and Parry Shen in HP Mendoza’s song for the comedy, Yes We’re Open, check this out. Official “All of Our Friends” MV from Yes, We’re Open on Vimeo.

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Coming soon – SFIAAFF!

Posted by theUrv on March 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Just a quick head’s up to what’s on the horizon other than all the Cinequest films I’m still trying to squeeze in: the 30th Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. With 102 Films and Videos in 98 Screenings I’m sure there’s something for absolutely everyone… I’m excited that among the 10 World Premieres, … Continue reading →

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So Gay… (in that 1950s way that actually means cheerful)

Posted by theUrv on March 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

So this week I’ve got three pieces of LGBT news in the arts: I saw La Otra Familia (The Other Family) at Cinequest in San Jose and WOW. Charming, nuanced, not cheesy, enough of a bite to be real and enough sweetness to tug at the heart strings. Basic plot is the son of drug … Continue reading →

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Yes We’re Open!

Posted by theUrv on February 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The film I was proud to work on last year (and that I’m continuing some side work with today) will be premiering at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival as a centerpiece this March! What’s a young, modern, and open-minded San Francisco couple to do when their relationship begins to stagnate? In the … Continue reading →

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