The Golden Boy: Joel Torre speaks about acting, turning 50 and being part of “˜Amigo’
The saying "as good as gold" indicates something or someone that is of the highest level, excellent and at the finest...
INTERVIEWS
IFFR 2011: AN INTERVIEW WITH LEE CHANG-DONG
This year at the International Film Festival Rotterdam there sure was no shortage of great and famous Asian directors present, Shinya...
Hooray, Hosaywood!
His may not be a household name, but home- grown film-maker Jacen Tan is definitely worth taking note of. The 28-year-old...
Indonesia’s young film makers revive movie industry
The Indonesian Film Festival starts today in Melbourne, running until the 25th of August. It highlights a new surge of filmmaking...
Indie film ‘Busong’ to premiere in Seoul
MANILA, Philippines - Director Aureaus Solito's "Busong (Palawan Fate)" will be screened for the first time in Seoul, Korea this weekend....
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank and its observations on indie filmmaking
In recent years, a lot of Filipino films have been representing our country in various international festivals, and these indie films...
Bollywood films are surreal and full of fantasy–Lady Gaga
After having chatted with India's most desirable bollywood stars, Simi Garewal would now be seen quizzing pop diva Lady Gaga. This...
EDUCATING FOR PROFIT, EDUCATING FOR FREEDOM
We are in the midst of a crisis of massive proportions and grave global significance. I do not mean the global...
Cari Ann Shim Sham*’s Documentary About Tap-Dancing on Sand
That's L.A. tap dancer Kenji Igus, on the right, watching as his father, Darrow, releases a fistful of sand. Darrow is...
Suhasini, on Malayalam films
She opens the door sans any makeup, makes no fuss about my gatecrashing into her room and flashes her signature smile...
Karin Chien on “What American Indies Can Learn From Their Chinese Counterparts”
I am dismayed at times how sometimes our local indie scene feels so repetitive and lacking creative ambition. We remake successful...
AMIGO: JOHN SAYLES INTERVIEW
Regarded by many as the godfather of the American independent cinema, John Sayles has always been the chronicler of the little...