Monthly Archives: September 2012

Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

Author Grace Lin released a companion book to her story “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” entitled “Starry River of the Sky”. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can’t help but notice the village’s peculiar inhabitants and their problems-where has the innkeeper’s son gone? Why are Master Chao and Widow Yan always arguing? What is the crying sound Rendi keeps hearing? And how can crazy, old Mr. Shan not know if his pet is a toad or a rabbit?

But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.

You can get the book on amazon.

Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

From Her by Kris Mark

From Her by Kris Mark

Singer Kris Mark dropped the music video for his single “From Her”. He thinks about connecting with the future girl of his dreams. Sometimes love just takes time. Here’s more from Kris Mark about the video:

This video is dedicated to anyone who has ever wondered where that “one” person is. No matter how dreary your situation is, no matter how hopeless or empty your love life seems, there will be someone. It’s just a matter of how patient you are and how ready you are when they finally come along.

Being the first original song I ever wrote in about 2007, this one hits home for me because I’ve always been somewhat of a hopeless romantic. I used to dream of this faceless girl, and every time she was in my dream, I kinda knew she was the one. You can say I searched for her all this time–but since then had my share of breakups and mess-ups. Every time I did, I would back to how much this song resonated with me. All I have to tell you is, nearly 5 years later, all those agonizing seconds of being patient paid off.

When the time comes, it’s worth it–which is all the more reason to keep looking forward.

Listen to more Kris Mark: Who is She

From Her by Kris Mark

Lyrics to From Her by Kris Mark

Verse I:
I’ve told myself time again
I don’t need no one to care for me
this reel has rolled by before (over and over again)
plenty of pictures, different faces,
I find myself wanting more

Hook:
From her, waiting on that love to come from her
From her, countless dreams I’ve had concerning
her and I, the starlit sky, the kiss, the touch I want to feel from her
From her, from her, from her

Verse II:
Am I ready to start this over again
Too much time just flew on by (maybe she’ll seek me Out this time)
Just want my dream to come true
Til then my faceless love, I just wanna hear

Hook x1

Bridge:
Forget my past, know that me and you will last
Girl I hope my words will suite you, ’cause I’ve seen you in my future
I’ve seen the time, seen the place, yet I’ve never seen your face
Wake up it was all a waste
My mind won’t remember a—

Chorus x1

Tumor : short film

Tumor : short film

Tony’s wife Sandy (Rebekah Patterson) is diagnosed with a brain tumor because of her constant cell phone usage. Can Tony (Henry Mark) prevent any changes to save his loved one’s life? The short film Tumor was directed and written by Tadd Mitsui.

“Cells in the body react to EMF’s as potentially harmful, just like any other environmental toxins, including heavy metals and toxic chemicals. The DNA in living cells recognizes electromagnetic fields at very low levels of exposure; and produces a biochemical stress response. The scientific evidence tells us that our safety standards are inadequate and that we must protect ourselves from exposure to EMF due to power lines, cell phones and the like or risk the known consequences. The science is very strong and we should sit up and pay attention.”

Dr. Martin Blank, Associate Professor
Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics
Columbia University

Tumor : short film

When You Love Her by Legaci

When You Love Her by Legaci

Boy band Legaci released another original song “When You Love Her” from their upcoming album Driven. To promote their latest single, they dropped an animated lyrics video. Experience the emotions that come with falling in love. When you fall for someone, things will never be the same again. Love is in the air. You can get the track on When You Love Her - When You Love Her - Single or amazon.

Listen to more Legaci: Never Got Over You, All Day and Ready For Love.

When You Love Her by Legaci

Always You : Episode 5

Always You : Episode 4

The webseries Always You concludes with Episode 5 starring Lana McKissack and James (played by Ki Hong Lee – Take It Slow and Away We Happened). Episode 5 entitled “Apart” features the single “The Rescue” by Tyler Ward as James and Lana discuss their relationship. With their future being uncertain, they have to make the difficult decision to go their separate ways. Is their love truly over or does separation make the heart grow fonder?

Previous episode:
Always You : Episode 1
Always You : Episode 2
Always You : Episode 3
Always You : Episode 4

Always You : Episode 5

My Mother’s Jade Trailer

My Mother's Jade Trailer

In the short film “My Mother’s Jade”, East meets West in this all too familiar drama about a tiger mom and her teen daughter, jade, culture clash, and White boyfriends. Ling, born and raised in the U.S., has a tendency toward American things: she speaks English even when spoken to in Chinese, isn’t very conservative about her clothing (to her Asian Tiger Mom’s dismay), and is secretly dating a White boy whose calling in life is rock ‘n roll. One night, Ling’s mom walks in on what looks like secret boyfriend halfway through the window and into Ling’s bed. What starts as a lecture on house rules escalates into a fight that leaves Ling feeling she’s lost her mother, and her mother wondering if they ever had each other in the first place.

Here’s more from writer/director Irene Young:

MY MOTHERS JADE is a script i’ve held onto for 3 years.
a true story about breaking my Mom’s heart.
its about forgiveness and love and making mistakes.
its about meeting halfway because being raised Chinese in the US was hard for me [and for her]

MY MOTHERS JADE is an apology
a means of reconciliation
it says, “I love you & I understand.”

MY MOTHERS JADE is your story, too.
its about family and family is never perfect
it has its ups, it has its downs, but it is constant
and [that] is worth saying something.

MY MOTHERS JADE will be honest
will be poetic
will be realized with your help.

Look for it coming soon. The short stars Julie Zhan, Ying Yuen, and Zach Gallen.

My Mother’s Jade Trailer