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Unbound by Genre, Taiwan's Films Travel Unique Paths
Adam Hartzell
Oct 13, 2011Expectations defied in Taiwan Film Days. It could be argued that Taiwanese cinema, best known through the work of three auteurs, Edward Yang, Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Ming-liang, is not tied to audience-generating genres. It’s certainly been able to travel more diverse cinematic avenues than some of its neighbors. San Francisco Film Society's Taiwan Film Days running from October 14–16, however, offers evidence for any number of arguments you’d like to make about Asian cinema and Taiwan in particular. On the docket this year are ...
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Hong Takes New Tack with 'Oki's Movie'
Adam Hartzell
Jun 24, 2011Hong Sang-soo's latest leaves us with an awkward ambivalence that resonates long after the film is finished.
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June 23 2011
Hong Takes New Tack with 'Oki's Movie'
Adam Hartzell
Jun 24, 2011Hong Sang-soo's latest leaves us with an awkward ambivalence that resonates long after the film is finished.
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Hong Takes New Tack with 'Oki's Movie'
Adam Hartzell
Jun 24, 2011Hong Sang-soo's latest leaves us with an awkward ambivalence that resonates long after the film is finished.
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SF Film Society Signs Lease on New Theatrical Home
Jun 23, 2011SFFS to offer daily, year-round programming, classes and events in dedicated state-of-the-art theater for the first time in its 54-year history. The San Francisco Film Society and New People today announced significant news for Bay Area filmgoers: the signing of a lease that brings the Film Society’s exhibition, education and filmmaker services programs and events to one primary theater on a daily, year-round basis, beginning in September. The San Francisco Film Society | New People Cinema opens its doors in September in the state-of-the art...
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June 23 2011
SF Film Society Signs Lease on New Theatrical Home
Jun 23, 2011SFFS to offer daily, year-round programming, classes and events in dedicated state-of-the-art theater for the first time in its 54-year history. The San Francisco Film Society and New People today announced significant news for Bay Area filmgoers: the signing of a lease that brings the Film Society’s exhibition, education and filmmaker services programs and events to one primary theater on a daily, year-round basis, beginning in September. The San Francisco Film Society | New People Cinema opens its doors in September in the state-of-the art...
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June 23, 2011
SF Film Society Signs Lease on New Theatrical Home
Jun 23, 2011SFFS to offer daily, year-round programming, classes and events in dedicated state-of-the-art theater for the first time in its 54-year history. The San Francisco Film Society and New People today announced significant news for Bay Area filmgoers: the signing of a lease that brings the Film Society’s exhibition, education and filmmaker services programs and events to one primary theater on a daily, year-round basis, beginning in September. The San Francisco Film Society | New People Cinema opens its doors in September in the state-of-the art...
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Park Jung-bum Offers Notes on his Unique POV
Adam Hartzell
May 16, 2011The director of South Korean film 'The Journals of Musan,' a prize winner at SFIFF54, speaks about bringing cinematic light to social darkness.
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May 19, 2011
Park Jung-bum Offers Notes on his Unique POV
Adam Hartzell
May 16, 2011The director of South Korean film 'The Journals of Musan,' a prize winner at SFIFF54, speaks about bringing cinematic light to social darkness.
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Park Jung-bum Offers Notes on his Unique POV
Adam Hartzell
May 16, 2011The director of South Korean film 'The Journals of Musan,' a prize winner at SFIFF54, speaks about bringing cinematic light to social darkness.
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April 7, 2011
The Power of ‘Poetry’
Adam Hartzell
Apr 7, 2011A South Korean gem, Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Poetry’ inspires.
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The Power of ‘Poetry’
Adam Hartzell
Apr 7, 2011A South Korean gem, Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Poetry’ inspires.
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The Power of ‘Poetry’
Adam Hartzell
Apr 7, 2011A South Korean gem, Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Poetry’ inspires.
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February 10, 2011
Im Sang-soo Re-hires a Troubling 'Housemaid'
Adam Hartzell
Feb 8, 2011A South Korean classic is re-envisioned.
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Im Sang-soo Re-hires a Troubling 'Housemaid'
Adam Hartzell
Feb 8, 2011A South Korean classic is re-envisioned.
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Im Sang-soo Re-hires a Troubling 'Housemaid'
Adam Hartzell
Feb 8, 2011A South Korean classic is re-envisioned.
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Red Lantern Meetup Reels in Film Fans
Adam Hartzell
Jan 24, 2011The Red Lantern Meetup group brings Asian film fans together.
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January 27, 2011
Red Lantern Meetup Reels in Film Fans
Adam Hartzell
Jan 24, 2011The Red Lantern Meetup group brings Asian film fans together.
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Red Lantern Meetup Reels in Film Fans
Adam Hartzell
Jan 24, 2011The Red Lantern Meetup group brings Asian film fans together.
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November 2, 2010
3rd I South Asian Film Festival
Nov 3, 2010The latest cinema from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, U.K. and USA comprise the 8th annual 3rd I San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival: Bollywood and Beyond. Opening night plays at VIZ Cinema before festival moves to the Brava Theater, and concludes at the Castro. Browse the films at thirdi.org.
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August 19 2010
Back with a 'Vengeance'
Matt Sussman
Aug 13, 2010Johnnie To delivers on his trademark themes with 'Vengeance.'
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Back with a 'Vengeance'
Matt Sussman
Aug 13, 2010Johnnie To delivers on his trademark themes with 'Vengeance.'
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Back with a 'Vengeance'
Matt Sussman
Aug 13, 2010Johnnie To delivers on his trademark themes with 'Vengeance.'
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Festivals
In Other Words: Pacific Whims
Laura Irvine
May 8, 2008As an Asian film fan, it's a miracle I keep my day job at this time of year.
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Second S.F. International Animation Festival
Susan Gerhard
Nov 12, 2007The S.F. International Animation Festival experienced a major bounce, with a number of sold-out shows in its venue at the Embarcadero Center Cinema.
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Frank Lee on 4 Star Theatre's Second Life
Laura Irvine and Jennifer Young
Dec 11, 2006Last week, theater operators Frank and Lida Lee won the battle to save the 4 Star, and announced they'd purchased the building.
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Second Look at 3rd I
Jennifer Young
Nov 14, 2006Three days, nine films, eight shorts, and endless bliss courtesy of last weekend's fourth annual 3rd I South Asian Film Festival.
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