@ the 2010 Asian American Film Fest
By Kevin Langson | Mar 9
Why is March so important on San Francisco’s cine-calendar? Of course, because it is when the Center for Asian American Media treats San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose to the largest showcase for quality films from Asia and from Asian Americans working here. This year’s focus is on Filipino and Filipino American film, including a retrospective of the beloved melodrama filmmaker Lino Brocka’s work. Here are some of the highlights.
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Calif. Mulls Requiring Condoms for Porn Actors
Mar 9
They may not be seen as sexy, but condoms can save lives by preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The state of California is considering making it a matter of law for actors in adult movies to use condoms for their on-screen sex scenes.
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’Just do it’ -- director Gustavo Camelot on his first feature
By David Andrusia | Mar 8
Filmmaker Gustavo Camelot has been an architect and a stage performer (Les Miz in London’s West End). But turned to filmmaking upon writing his first novel. That became the basis of Broken Glass, his debut film that is now available on DVD. EDGE’s David Andrusia spoke with the multi-talented Camelot recently about his film, studied architecture at Oxford, appeared on stage in the West End, and won awards for his first short film, "The Seventh Bottle," leading to his first feature, "Broken Glass," that has just been released on DVD in the United States.
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Get red carpet hair and makeup at home
By Samantha Critchell | Mar 8
Hollywood stars have two secret weapons when it comes to looking picture perfect for a big red-carpet event like the Oscars: hair and makeup. Read more...
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Not quite Shanghai’ed
By Sura Wood | Mar 8
With Shanghai, a much-hyped, rudderless exhibition timed to coincide with San Francisco’s 2010 Sister City celebrations and Shanghai’s hosting of the World Expo in May, the Asian Art Museum steps bravely, if unsteadily, into the 20th and 21st centuries.
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American Idolatry :: Female trouble
By Mark Russo
Hyped up medical drama highlighted this week’s Girls Night on Idol, which was otherwise pretty humdrum save for a contestant who did the impossible: scored with an Aretha Franklin song.
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Travel News: Thailand insures tourists’ vacations
Mar 8
Thailand is continuing to offer insurance coverage worth $10,000 to anyone who might be harmed in riots and demonstrations as it seeks to attract tourists scared off by political turmoil, officials say. Read more...
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The Black and White Ball :: December 31, 2009
Jan 2
It was forty-three years ago that the crème de la crème of New York society turned out for the legendary Black and White Ball thrown by Truman Capote at the Plaza Hotel, a party that became known as "the party of the century." Well, guess what-we’re in a new century now, and the New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball at the Chelsea Art Museum, produced by Josh Wood, Tony Fornabaio and Brandon Voss, the powerhouse triumvirate behind the recent resurgence of New York nightlife, proved that there’s a whole new pack of sexy A-listers who know how to carouse with as much panache and élan as anyone on Truman’s guest list.
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Politics and retail a no-win mix
By Emily Fredrix and Greg Bluestein | Mar 9
Starbucks has found itself in the middle of an impassioned debate on gun control, as its stores became forums for demonstrations by both sides.
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Drivers complain that Toyota’s fixes didn’t work
By Ken Thomas and Tom Krisher | Mar 4
At least 15 Toyota drivers have complained to U.S. safety officials that their cars sped up by themselves even after being fixed under recalls for sticky gas pedals or floor mat problems, according to an Associated Press analysis.
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Sony to start selling 3-D TVs in June
By Tomoko A. Hosaka | Mar 9
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace the technology for their living rooms.
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Theatre
| Concerning Strange Devices from the Distant West
at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, CA | The Real Americans
at THe Marsh, 1074 Valencia Street in San Francisco, CA | Hearts on Fire
at Pier 29, The Embarcadero (at Battery Street), San Francisco, CA | The Caucasian Chalk Circle
at American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, CA | Den Of Thieves
at The SF Playhouse, San Francisco, CA |
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| Annual Marin Arts Council Members’ Exhibit
9:00am at Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA |
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