SHANGHAI CALLING is a romantic comedy about American “expats” living in the dynamic, eye-popping city of Shanghai, China. When ambitious New York attorney Sam (DANIEL HENNEY) is sent to Shanghai, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could end his career. With help from a beautiful relocation specialist (ELIZA COUPE), a well-connected old-timer (BILL PAXTON), a clever journalist (GENG LE), and a smart, sexy legal assistant (ZHU ZHU), Sam might save his job, find romance, and learn to appreciate the many wonders of Shanghai.
Shanghai Calling Trailer
Director Daniel Hsia’s Statement about the film
SHANGHAI CALLING is a love letter to Shanghai, the city where both of my parents were born, a place I traveled extensively while researching the screenplay, and a second home that I have grown immensely fond of over the past several years.
This film is also an exploration into the timely topic of “Americans as immigrants” in a faraway land. As one of our characters points out, Americans living abroad call themselves “expats” instead of “immigrants,” perhaps because the latter term brings to mind poor, huddled masses rather than the sophisticated jet-setters we are. But as China continues to grow while the U.S. economy struggles, more and more of us are, in fact, seeking jobs overseas, and in the process discovering what means to become a modern-day “immigrant.” It’s a fascinating paradigm shift for many Americans, and one that is ripe for comedy as well.
But more than anything, this is a film about contemporary China. It is a topic that is on everyone’s lips — hardly a day goes by without a mention of China in The New York Times or on CNN — but it is a place that remains an ancient mystery to many westerners. I hope that SHANGHAI CALLING will provide an charming and enlightening glimpse into modern life in this amazing place.
Singer Joseph Vincent plays cupid in his music video for his song S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day). It’s not a love song for Valentine’s Day. In fact it’s actually the opposite. The track is for all the single people for Single Awareness Day )S.A.D.) on February 14th. Although Joseph Vincent is making matches left and right for everyone, will he find the perfect match for himself? You can get the song on .
Behind the scenes footage for S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day) by Joseph Vincent
Lyrics to S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day) by Joseph Vincent
VERSE 1
I feel that I should tell ya
A warning to prepare you
About this song, it’s when love goes wrong, but I’ll carry on
I gotta keep it real
Of how I really feel
About this day, please go away, I don’t want it to stay
PRE-CHORUS
When cupid aimed his arrow at me
He missed by a 100,000 feet
CHORUS
This ain’t a song about love, it’s the actually opposite I’m thinkin’ of
I don’t care about the cards, or candy hearts, oh no no no I’ll tell you right from the start
Oh, reminds of how I don’t have a date, the 14th of February gets in the way cause for me, It’s Single Awareness Day
With all the red and pink
It’s just so hard to think
Oh why would I care, about what I should wear, for nobody who’s there
I need love,
I need you
I need some one to hold me too
I need love
It’s so true
I need ya to say I love you
CHORUS
S.A.D No valentine for me
And Imma be alright if you could only see
That today’s just a day and if it’s meant to be
There’s always next year, just wait and see
Rapper Jin put together a new track “Nick Of Time” inspired by Jeremy Lin’s faith in God. Here’s how this song came to be according to Jin.
I saw this interview http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Faith-and-Fate-of-Jerem… about a year ago. Maybe it’s the Asian American connection combined with the fact that at the time I was taking steps on my own spiritual path as well, but I was just super inspired.
Later on, as Jeremy landed a spot on the Warriors, I had the notion to work on a song inspired by him. Interesting how God works.. The Warriors track never got released cause I couldn’t get it to a point where I was comfortable with the overall direction of the song.. and next thing you know J gets released from the team.
As he continues on his path to Houston and then ultimately the Knicks, I think it’s safe to say that countless amount of us are continuously inspired and uplifted by what God is doing in this brothers life..
His story and I’m sure many of ours can attest that like the song says, “HE always come thru in the nick of time.”
The biggest thing is to understand that your talent, your ability to play basketball is a gift from God.
I think the biggest thing is to understand that you have to use that for God’s glory.
Yeah I been on my grind
reachin’ for the top and You’ve been on mind
they stready tryin’ to stop my shine
but it’s always been Yours its never been mine
You always come thru just in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
so I give it up to You everytime I shine
See this if life to me to you it’s entertainment
its quite intricate and only I can explain it
to say I’ve come a long way would be an understatement
the moment of truth every single one is savored
chasing greatness not the pressure that it came with
far from picture perfect observe as I paint it
dealing with the games highs and lows
you win some you lose some yeah I suppose
but when the sweet smell of victory is by my nose
I see whats goin’ on even when my eyes are closed
guarantee you’re not stoppin’ me or blockin’ me
all I need is one shot promised you’ll be shocked to see
the outcome I don’t just play to win
everytime I lace up yeah I play for Him
doin’ my all to make sure that Your glory is known
while they fighting for the title see the King on His throne
Yeah I been on my grind
reachin’ for the top and You’ve been on mind
they stready tryin’ to stop my shine
but it’s always been Yours its never been mine
You always come thru just in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
so I give it up to You everytime I shine
Yes I’m really here to serve You not just pretend to
with each setback I intend to
learn from experience and get better with time
no matter what I achieve none of the credit is mine
in the grand scheme of things You’re the head of design
and in any circumstance You said I’ll be fine
the ultimate play maker I follow Your lead
never find need to feed into these naysayers
who repeatedly told me that I would never make
You’re probably testing me to see if I could take it
the bond between us they could never break it
all that You have given me I shall not forsake it
Your grace patience and all of Your love
which one don’t I deserve it’s all the above
where amazing happens I love this game
only one reason I’m playing and God is His name
Yeah I been on my grind
reachin’ for the top and You’ve been on mind
they stready tryin’ to stop my shine
but it’s always been Yours its never been mine
You always come thru just in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
so I give it up to You everytime I shine
I think also something that I needed to learn was just because you pray and just because you give it up to God doesn’t mean that you’re gonna win, and doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily gonna have a great performance and all that, but I think there’s something special about playing the right way and having the right attitude even if you don’t necessarily win or have a successful career.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj speaks the truth about Jeremy Lin and why he’s straight beast. He breaks down the Linsanity and how Jeremy compares to other basketball players. Hasan also calls out the racist images popping up of Jeremy Lin.
