Daily Archives: August 12, 2011

Aziz Ansari in 30 Minutes or Less

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Aziz Ansari in 30 Minutes or Less

Comedian Aziz Ansari stars in the film 30 Minutes or Less opening this weekend. Check out the interview with him below to see what attracted him to the comedy and what the film is all about. Here’s a synopsis of the film:

In the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship.

You can get tickets at Fandango or movietickets.com.

30 Minutes or Less trailer (contains profanity and adult situations)

Aziz Ansari talks 30 Minutes or Less

Captive Teaser by Teesa

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Captive Teaser by Teesa

Singer Teesa is gearing up for the release of her music video for the song “Captivate.” After fans funded her upcoming music video, it’s just about ready to be seen by the public. It offer a futuristic visual with an upbeat vibe. The song about living inside the walls of heartbreak will break out soon.

You can get the song off her EP at Teesa EP - Teesa

Captive Teaser by Teesa

Captive song by Teesa

Lyrics to Captive by Teesa

You broke me into pieces when you said that we’re through
Your lies I’m still believing, was any of it true?
I go to bed wrong, hoping to wake up right
But this place reminds me.
You took your things out, even stole my light
And left me here in nothing

You take my heart captive, captive
Nothing feels the same, the same
Can’t you tell what’s happening now?
The lover takes the pain

Rewind us like a film, but only the good times
You’re perfect and I’m patient, but that’s not in real life
You were the careful and I was the generous type, I was never leaving
I burn your photograph only to get back my mind
All I believe in is

You take my heart captive, captive
Nothing feels the same, the same
Can’t you tell what’s happening now?
The lover takes the pain

You walked away. My heart remained.
Why can’t I just forget you you you you you?

The Potential Wives of Norman Mao Trailer

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The Potential Wives of Norman Mao Trailer

Last year, The Potential Wives of Norman Mao was looking for funding for the short. The film got funded and it’s making the rounds on the film festival circuit. Here’s more about the film:

Norman Mao is an overweight, and socially-awkward man-child from Hong Kong, who at the age of 33 is still unwed. Desperate to get him married, his parents take him on an international junket across the globe to find him a worthy Chinese wife. The Maos arrive to a New York City hotel, which is their final stop on their trip and their last hope to find Norman a bride. Having hired a professional matchmaking service, the Maos meet with three matches for Norman. Will one of these women be a potential wife for Norman or is he destined to lead a terribly lonely life?

The Potential Wives of Norman Mao is a quirky and heartwarming short film narrated by the legendary George Takei (Star Trek) and starring Ed Lin (A Waiter Tomorrow and renowned writer), Tina Chen (Three Days of the Condor, Face), Ron Nakahara (Hawaii Five-O), Cindy Cheung (Lady in the Water, Children of Invention), Michelle Ang (Xena, The Tribe), Soomi Kim (Law & Order), and Wai Ching Ho (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Flight of the Conchords). Beautifully shot by Sam Chase (Moonlight Sonata, Two Mothers, Almost Perfect), this comic fairytale was written and directed by of Sundance Screenwriters Lab alumni Derek Nguyen, and produced by Blake Ashman-Kipervaser (Prince of Broadway, The Lottery, Greg the Bunny) and Shannon McCoy Cohn (Sea Nation).

The short also had a trailer release this week. Watch it below.

The Potential Wives of Norman Mao Trailer

So What? (Artwalk Remix) by Far East Movement

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So What (Artwalk Remix) by Far East Movement

If you like the latest Far East Movement song “So What?,” check out their live performance on the streets of downtown LA (They love Los Angeles. See Rocketeer – LA Dreamer version) with their homie Robert Vargas. They start with the regular So What? song, but Prohgress, J-Splif, and KevNish quickly switch it up with their own rap verses with that LA flavor. They’re bringing their music to the masses.

So What (Artwalk Remix) by Far East Movement

China Blue

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China Blue

2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the Independent Television Service (ITVS), one of the largest sources of funding for independent filmmakers. In recognition of this milestone, ITVS has launched the ITVS Indies Showcase, a free online film festival running from July 25 to September 23, 2011 in honor of the extraordinary contributions of independent filmmakers to public television. This weekend they are showing China Blue. Here’s more about the film:

The documentary China Blue follows 17-year-old Jasmine, one of many teenagers working at a blue jeans factory, struggling to survive brutal work conditions. They work around the clock for pennies a day. Shot clandestinely and without permission from Chinese authorities, China Blue takes a rare and poignant look at the individuals who toil day-to-day to make the clothes we buy. CHINA BLUE reveals what international retail companies don’t want us to see: how the clothes we buy are actually made. To date, the film remains banned in China.

You can watch this free online screening Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14, 2011 here.

Here’s more films along the same topic: Xmas without China, Young & Restless in China, and Made In China: The People’s Republic of Profit

China Blue trailer

GO! OHANA : August 2011

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GO! OHANA : August 2011

Peace, love, music…OHANA! The 2011 Summer of Love is still going strong and getting bigger every month. This month enjoy Hip Hop, comedy, and Okinawan music at the bay’s only Pan-Asian talent showcase. Go!Ohana is the Bay Area’s home for the growing Pan-Asian Arts Movement, featuring different artists from across the Bay and beyond. Be a part of it!

FEATURING:

The Sushi Cal Band

Lyrical Opposition
Diverse Hip-Hop that doesn’t fit the Hip-Hop artist stereotype. The group consists of 3 artists that are unique and opposite to each others style. Very positive movement and avoids negativity.

David Nguyen
“Hello, My Name is David Nguyen. I perform stand up comedy. I drive a 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Kona Edition. In 2009 I bought a dslr that I can’t justify owning.”

David Nguyen Comedy

Josef Anolin
…AND MORE!!

Here’s the event info:
Go!Ohana
Friday, August 12
7:30pm
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
$8 online presale
$10 at the door