Opening night
Opening night of SFIAAFF yesterday started out more like a summer day, what with the gorgeous, sunny weather and daylight saving time. Survivor winner Yul Kwon did a fine job as MC through many introductory speeches for the 25th annual event. (I wouldn't even know who the guy was if it weren't for Angry Asian Man.) The opening film, Finishing the Game, got an enthusiastic response. The cast and crew in attendance filled up the width of the Castro Theatre's sizable stage, to the point where co-writer Josh Diamond and some other folks were outside the spotlight.
The gala afterward was, as usual, held at the Asian Art Museum and packed. There were stars galore and I had a great time. Caught up with HP Mendoza, whose Colma: The Musical is heading into theaters this summer, and with a couple of critic friends, Tony of YNOT and David Lamble of the Bay Area Reporter and ClaudesPlace.com Both liked the film, though Tony pointed out that some of the humor depended on familiarity with trashy Seventies TV shows.
Finally, I met Ken Leung, who was a remarkably casual and unobtrusive presence for being such a powerful actor. I just had to shake his hand, and he and Shanghai Kiss co-director David Ren were very gracious. The movie plays tomorrow night.
The gala afterward was, as usual, held at the Asian Art Museum and packed. There were stars galore and I had a great time. Caught up with HP Mendoza, whose Colma: The Musical is heading into theaters this summer, and with a couple of critic friends, Tony of YNOT and David Lamble of the Bay Area Reporter and ClaudesPlace.com Both liked the film, though Tony pointed out that some of the humor depended on familiarity with trashy Seventies TV shows.
Finally, I met Ken Leung, who was a remarkably casual and unobtrusive presence for being such a powerful actor. I just had to shake his hand, and he and Shanghai Kiss co-director David Ren were very gracious. The movie plays tomorrow night.
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