For those who don’t know anything about Taiwan, here is one of many interesting facts: It is the birthplace of bubble tea. The bubble tea is not what fascinated me most about Taiwan, but it is more the many other things you would not normally expect from a tiny island in the Pacific. I was […]
Under My Skin places viewers face to face with complex issue of race
By Shin Yu Pai Northwest Asian Weekly From new media such as soundscapes and videos to more traditional methods like painting, sculpture, and photography,
South Korean film ‘Pieta’ wins Venice top prize
By Colleen Barry The Associated Press VENICE, ITALY (AP) — South Korean director Kim Ki-duk’s drama “Pieta” won the Golden Lion for best film at the 69th Venice Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8. The film follows a young debt collector as he goes about his business maiming debtors until his ruthless course is interrupted by a […]