Does anyone remember the Emmy’s Opening Number from last month? Well, here’s a refresher: Kenan Thompson’s intro began with “This year’s Emmy Awards has the most diverse group of nominees in Emmy history” followed by an opening titled We Solved […]
Asian Films at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival
If “Asian August” – and the success of Crazy Rich Asians, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Searching – still has you craving more Asian films to watch, then don’t fret! The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is […]
Love Education 相爱相亲, an unexpected familial journey
LOVE EDUCATION 相爱相亲 Directed by Sylvia Chang 张艾嘉 • 122 min • China (2017) Friday, Aug 17 • Isabel Bader Theatre 7:30pm – 9:30pm Mother intends to relocate Grandpa’s grave from the countryside to the city, where he could be […]
Center Stage 阮玲玉, the life of legendary actress Ruan Lingyu
CENTER STAGE 阮玲玉 Directed by Stanley Kwan 关锦鹏 • 151 min • Hong Kong, China (1991) Tuesday, Aug 14 • Innis Town Hall 7:00pm – 9:30pm In the spring of 1935, silent movie star Ruan Lingyu took her own life, shocking […]
Girls Always Happy 柔情史, expressions of mother-daughter love
Girls Always Happy 柔情史 Directed by Yang Ming Ming 杨明明 • 117 min • China (2019) Saturday, Aug 11th • Isabel Bader Theatre 7:30pm – 10:15pm Mulan International Film Festival programme note: Girls Always Happy portrays a single mother living with her […]
Giving Challenge Recap: THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! Last month, Reel Asian participated in Canada Helps‘ Giving Challenge for a chance to win $10, 000 charitable donation. Thank you to all those who donated- your contribution makes a difference in our community. Check out the recap […]
Letter From Masanjia, a gripping exposé of China’s human rights violations
LETTER FROM MASANJIA Directed by Leon Lee • 75 min • Canada • 2018 July 21–24 & 26 • Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema When a woman in Oregon opens a box of Halloween decorations and finds an SOS letter […]
The Tale of Princess Kaguya かぐや姫の物語, celebrate the great Isao Takahata under the stars
THE TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA かぐや姫の物語 Directed by Isao Takahata • 137 min • Japan Wednesday July 18th • Regent Park (620 Dundas St East) Pre-show activities at 7pm / Movie at Sundown • Free Admission Regent Park Film Festival‘s Under […]
In The Mood For Love 花樣年華, relive Wong Kar-wai’s masterpiece in the great outdoors
IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE 花樣年華 Directed by Wong Kar-wai • 98 min • Hong Kong (2000) Sunday July 15th • Christie Pits Park Eats & Treats @ 6pm / Films @ Sundown FREE ADMISSION (Donations gratefully accepted) • Full […]
Significant Asian Representation in 2018 Class of Oscar Voters
On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences invited a record 928 new members to increase the Oscar voting pool to approximately 8,200 people. This year’s class of Oscar voters shows the most significant stride in bridging the diversity […]