October 9th, 2014 | by weshareinterests | published in FASHION, FILM & MUSIC, FEATURE | Comments Off on VIFF – Hill of Freedom (Korea)
I went to the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) recently and saw Hill of Freedom (자유의 언덕) by Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-Soo. A while back I wanted to know more about Hong’s work and asked a friend for a description. “Well…” and then she laughed. I wasn’t sure what that was supposed to mean and […]
September 9th, 2014 | by weshareinterests | published in FEATURE, FOOD | Comments Off on Adam Liaw-Destination Flavour
Child prodigy turned lawyer turned celebrity chef/TV host/author Adam Liaw entered university at the age of 16, graduated at 21, practiced law for a number of years including 6 (sometimes cited as 7) in Japan before deciding to audition for Australia’s MasterChef and emerging victorious in the show’s second season. The finale garnered the highest […]
August 15th, 2014 | by weshareinterests | published in FASHION, FILM & MUSIC, FEATURE | Comments Off on My Interview with Kah-Wai Lim
A lot of us have day jobs. Most of us don’t care much for them. That doesn’t mean we’re bad workers. We’d just rather be doing something else. It’s always great to learn about people who find a way to do what they want to do. Kah-Wai Lim just happens to be one of these […]
August 1st, 2014 | by weshareinterests | published in FEATURE, SOCIAL SCIENCES | Comments Off on Role Models-James Shigeta (1929-2014)
I’ve thought about the terms “Asian Canadian” and “Asian American” quite a bit for a number of years now. What I find especially interesting is how when I look at the motherlands, I see strained relations and a very tense environment fuelled by border disputes, arguments about history, and conflict over resources. On the other […]
July 21st, 2014 | by weshareinterests | published in FASHION, FILM & MUSIC, FEATURE | Comments Off on Review – Fly Me to Minami (2013)
Osaka-based, Chinese-Malaysian writer and director Kah-Wai Lim’s 2013 Fly Me to Minami (Koi suru minami or 恋するミナミ) is a well-executed, fun film with an organized story that leaves behind no loose ends. It looks at the intersecting lives of a fashion magazine editor from Hong Kong, a flight attendant from Seoul, and two men from […]
March 19th, 2014 | by weshareinterests | published in FASHION, FILM & MUSIC | Comments Off on Your Kontinent Festival – Fly Me to Minami (2013)
The Your Kontinent Film & Media Arts Festival (July 17-26, 2014) in Richmond is one of my favorite times of the year. I admire its willingness to experiment and go beyond the typical format of watching the film and — the end. Your Kontinent is a multimedia experience that brings together artists of all kinds […]