JOURNEY FROM THE FALL – A Review By Nick Askam
byI would say that this movie really tests your emotional wellbeing. Each twist adds a new challenge that makes you understand why some…
Asian Film Festival of Dallas
SAMURAI HUSTLE RETURNS – A Review By Nick Askam
byI saw this film for opening night for the Asian Film Festival of Dallas and I’m so happy that I did. It was…
SAMURAI AND IDIOTS: THE OLYMPUS AFFAIR – A Review By Nick Askam
byThis film felt short. I don’t know if it was because I was so intrigued by the subject matter or because of the…
THE MAHJONG BOX – A Review By Nick Askam
byImmediately after I left the showing, I went to the bathroom. I heard at least four guys say “wow” under their breath. That’s…
STRAYER’S CHRONICLE – A Review By Nick Askam
byI’m very torn about this film. I thoroughly enjoyed that it was not a remake of a superhero movie, but the script is…
HIKAWA MARU MONOGATARI – A Review By Nick Askam
byThis film shows the life of a kid named Jiro growing up with a ship called the Hikawa Maru. Their lives parallel several…
CINEMA ANGEL – A Review By Nick Askam
byI honestly don’t know where to start with this film. It’s smart, funny, and entertaining. The characters are well developed and it’s a…
FALLEN ANGELS (1995) – A Review By Nick Askam
byIf I had to describe this film in one word, it would be exhilarating. It’s a non-stop thrill ride that forces the audience…
AFFD 2016: Larissa Lam – FINDING CLEVELAND
byLarissa Lam sits down with Gadi Elkon of Selig Film News at the 2016 Asian Film Festival of Dallas to talk about her doc…
AFFD 2016: Fabien Gaillard – THE MAHJONG BOX
byGadi Elkon of Selig Film News talks with filmmaker Fabien Gaillard about his film THE MAHJONG BOX at the 2016 Asian Film Festival of…