To my friends and readers from the Philippines,
I am deeply saddened and distressed to learn of Typhoon Fengshen, and of the resulting loss of lives.
It is also true that many are waiting for word of the lost. My dearest wish is that your loved ones will be found alive.
I convey my deepest condolences to the families who have suffered deaths of their loved ones.
There are no correct words for this.
You mean so much to me. My comments here are not hollow. I grieve with you, not only for lives lost, but also, for all the pieces of your lives you may have lost.
Hyacinth
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
A Message From A. Ho - Hong Kong
Thank you very much for posting a blog entry on the China quake and thinking of the quake victims.
Tens of thousands of people lost their lives in the 7.9-magnitude quake in Sichuan, China. The death toll is rocketing.
Just weeks ago, Myanmar, China’s neighouring country, was hit by a cyclone and a large number of survivors are desperate for relief aid.
In Hong Kong, people from all walks of life have pitched in to help the quake victims in Sichuan. Large amount of donations comes from business tycoons while other people do whatever they can to show their support to their countrymen.
May I appeal to the readers of this blog to lend a helping hand to those who were struck by the natural disasters? Keep the victims and the rescue workers in your prayer. Send donations to the charitable organizations which are organizing relief aid to China and Myanmar.
There is an old Chinese saying that goes like this, “Giving is happier than receiving”.
A. Ho
Hong Kong, China
Tens of thousands of people lost their lives in the 7.9-magnitude quake in Sichuan, China. The death toll is rocketing.
Just weeks ago, Myanmar, China’s neighouring country, was hit by a cyclone and a large number of survivors are desperate for relief aid.
In Hong Kong, people from all walks of life have pitched in to help the quake victims in Sichuan. Large amount of donations comes from business tycoons while other people do whatever they can to show their support to their countrymen.
May I appeal to the readers of this blog to lend a helping hand to those who were struck by the natural disasters? Keep the victims and the rescue workers in your prayer. Send donations to the charitable organizations which are organizing relief aid to China and Myanmar.
There is an old Chinese saying that goes like this, “Giving is happier than receiving”.
A. Ho
Hong Kong, China
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Lydia Shum
I am saddened to learn of the death of Hong Kong actress Lydia Shum, on February 19, 2008.
She was an immortal in my mind; a woman whose screen presence never failed to make me laugh.
I discovered her in the earliest days of my Asian film adventure.
A nice remembrance piece is posted at Sensasian's web site which includes her impressively extensive filmography.
This direct link will take you to the rememberance piece in the event the item is no longer on the homepage.
She will be missed.
She was an immortal in my mind; a woman whose screen presence never failed to make me laugh.
I discovered her in the earliest days of my Asian film adventure.
A nice remembrance piece is posted at Sensasian's web site which includes her impressively extensive filmography.
This direct link will take you to the rememberance piece in the event the item is no longer on the homepage.
She will be missed.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Running 7 Dogs - without getting bitten.
A tasty dish, but is it for you?
Recipe: Take a pissed off mob boss, a desire for revenge, and incompetent employees. Mix well.
Then sit and laugh yourself silly.
Simply put: South Korea meets The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
This is one of the darkest black comedies to come along in a while. It has the accidental disaster atmosphere of Pulp Fiction, peppered with discord between two enforcers, which leads to a very funny scene where the pecking order between them is reestablished.
Add Lee Ji-hyeon (La Belle co-star, and absolute best actress in the world when it comes to droll deadpan), and it gets better and better
There will not be spoilers here. So you don't get a synopsis out of me.
You either like insane, slightly twisted Korean humor, AND have a strong stomach for gore (not as gory as American gore BTW), which makes you a category one, or you're squeamish and don't find whacked out twisted Korean humor funny. If you're in category one, jump in and have a laugh or ten. Category two? Watch something else.
The ending is typically Korean in a delicious way, and fits the crime.
I absolutely refuse to put a morality-tale spin on this commentary. I picked up on one elsewhere, and it gave me a strong desire to rant about the descent into mediocre thinking we have become so placidly accepting of for too many years now.
I love the flick, have watched it a lot of times, and will close by saying, it is just plain bloody funny. And bizarre. And outrageous.
By A. Murray
Running 7 Dogs available at:
Available at:
HK FLIX:$9.95
YesAsia:$13.49
Amazon: Used (2) $8.34 + $8.37-New $9.03-$12.99
Type title into search bar at Amazon
Available also through eBay and Half.com. Prices vary.
Shipping costs at e-Bay are always an issue for me.
Best buy used: Half.com at $5.00
Set shipping rate 1st DVD/VHS $2.99 via Media Mail. Additional movies shipped from same seller, same transaction, $1.89.
Recipe: Take a pissed off mob boss, a desire for revenge, and incompetent employees. Mix well.
Then sit and laugh yourself silly.
Simply put: South Korea meets The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
This is one of the darkest black comedies to come along in a while. It has the accidental disaster atmosphere of Pulp Fiction, peppered with discord between two enforcers, which leads to a very funny scene where the pecking order between them is reestablished.
Add Lee Ji-hyeon (La Belle co-star, and absolute best actress in the world when it comes to droll deadpan), and it gets better and better
There will not be spoilers here. So you don't get a synopsis out of me.
You either like insane, slightly twisted Korean humor, AND have a strong stomach for gore (not as gory as American gore BTW), which makes you a category one, or you're squeamish and don't find whacked out twisted Korean humor funny. If you're in category one, jump in and have a laugh or ten. Category two? Watch something else.
The ending is typically Korean in a delicious way, and fits the crime.
I absolutely refuse to put a morality-tale spin on this commentary. I picked up on one elsewhere, and it gave me a strong desire to rant about the descent into mediocre thinking we have become so placidly accepting of for too many years now.
I love the flick, have watched it a lot of times, and will close by saying, it is just plain bloody funny. And bizarre. And outrageous.
By A. Murray
Running 7 Dogs available at:
Available at:
HK FLIX:$9.95
YesAsia:$13.49
Amazon: Used (2) $8.34 + $8.37-New $9.03-$12.99
Type title into search bar at Amazon
Available also through eBay and Half.com. Prices vary.
Shipping costs at e-Bay are always an issue for me.
Best buy used: Half.com at $5.00
Set shipping rate 1st DVD/VHS $2.99 via Media Mail. Additional movies shipped from same seller, same transaction, $1.89.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Fantasy Couple/Couple or Trouble/Couple in Trouble
NOTE: SEE PRICE CHANGE INFO BELOW.
Whatever you call it, the show is the same. Slippery title aside, this is a gem.
It is now available on E-Bay, where you're likely to get burned on the price due to auction fever and shipping cost, HK Flix, where you'll get the best deal, YesAsia, or Amazon.com.
This is a Region 0 (all region) version. Good for you MBC, now you're cookin' with gas.
Prices:
E-Bay? Anybody's guess. (NOTE:Auction ended at $72.00 + $7.25 postage. A whopping savings of .70 below HK Flix, without the safty of a real live company guarantee (seller did promise to replace defective discs).
Hk Flix: $79.95 + Free Shipping in U.S. PRICE CHANGE: $80.95 + Free Shipping
YesAsia: $89.99 + Probably Free Shipping globally.
Amazon: $99.99 + Free Shipping Price Change: $89.99 + Free Shipping
Easiest returns for defective merchandise:Amazon
Unless your brain is sleeping, you know I recommend HK Flix.
In addition to giving the best price this time around, they are wonderful to deal with. They stand behind their products, sell very good all-region DVD equipment, are friendly and helpful, and have an incredible DVD inventory covering everything imaginable. They're the apple of my eye.
Other perks available are the informative newsletter currently offering a 5 day long 10% discount on ALL DVD's by clicking a link in the letter, by the way. They also give a few Flix Bux for customer reviews they post. Flix Bux are handy to put toward future shipping, or a DVD you might want. And they do add up.
I want to point out here, my comments re E-Bay are not a slam against them or their sellers. BUT, I do feel a lot safer buying from people I've come to know and trust. like HK Flix. I have had fairly extensive communication with them, and you do get to know each other that way.
They keep the customer informed about the status of an order, they pack shipments like the professionals they are, and they ship quickly for the most part. I've never waited weeks for a package as I have at times through other sources.
I buy wherever I get the best deal. I'm not a blind follower. But common sense tends to be the deciding factor in most of my dealings online. Common sense dictates HK Flix is the best place for buying Fantasy Couple.
Check out their inventory, and their comments regarding some of the things they sell. At times these people are so brutally honest and funny, they completely crack me up. I love funny smart people.
Go shop. ;)
Whatever you call it, the show is the same. Slippery title aside, this is a gem.
It is now available on E-Bay, where you're likely to get burned on the price due to auction fever and shipping cost, HK Flix, where you'll get the best deal, YesAsia, or Amazon.com.
This is a Region 0 (all region) version. Good for you MBC, now you're cookin' with gas.
Prices:
E-Bay? Anybody's guess. (NOTE:Auction ended at $72.00 + $7.25 postage. A whopping savings of .70 below HK Flix, without the safty of a real live company guarantee (seller did promise to replace defective discs).
Hk Flix: $79.95 + Free Shipping in U.S. PRICE CHANGE: $80.95 + Free Shipping
YesAsia: $89.99 + Probably Free Shipping globally.
Amazon: $99.99 + Free Shipping Price Change: $89.99 + Free Shipping
Easiest returns for defective merchandise:Amazon
Unless your brain is sleeping, you know I recommend HK Flix.
In addition to giving the best price this time around, they are wonderful to deal with. They stand behind their products, sell very good all-region DVD equipment, are friendly and helpful, and have an incredible DVD inventory covering everything imaginable. They're the apple of my eye.
Other perks available are the informative newsletter currently offering a 5 day long 10% discount on ALL DVD's by clicking a link in the letter, by the way. They also give a few Flix Bux for customer reviews they post. Flix Bux are handy to put toward future shipping, or a DVD you might want. And they do add up.
I want to point out here, my comments re E-Bay are not a slam against them or their sellers. BUT, I do feel a lot safer buying from people I've come to know and trust. like HK Flix. I have had fairly extensive communication with them, and you do get to know each other that way.
They keep the customer informed about the status of an order, they pack shipments like the professionals they are, and they ship quickly for the most part. I've never waited weeks for a package as I have at times through other sources.
I buy wherever I get the best deal. I'm not a blind follower. But common sense tends to be the deciding factor in most of my dealings online. Common sense dictates HK Flix is the best place for buying Fantasy Couple.
Check out their inventory, and their comments regarding some of the things they sell. At times these people are so brutally honest and funny, they completely crack me up. I love funny smart people.
Go shop. ;)
Friday, September 28, 2007
Hallyu Singers Concert Coming to Hawaii
The poster below will give you information concerning the participants at this upcoming event.
There is a second photo below it with the text line from the bottom of the main poster enlarged for your viewing convenience.
Please click both images to enlarge them enough to see the text.
If you're in Hawaii, this may prove to be another great Korean event. Hope you can attend!
Best wishes,
Hyacinth
Text from main poster:
Samwoo Marketing Concepts
1311 Kapiolani Blvd., #600
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Tel: (808) 597-7979
Fax: (808) 597-1569
kim@samwoomc.com
www.samwoomc.com
There is a second photo below it with the text line from the bottom of the main poster enlarged for your viewing convenience.
Please click both images to enlarge them enough to see the text.
If you're in Hawaii, this may prove to be another great Korean event. Hope you can attend!
Best wishes,
Hyacinth
Text from main poster:
Samwoo Marketing Concepts
1311 Kapiolani Blvd., #600
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Tel: (808) 597-7979
Fax: (808) 597-1569
kim@samwoomc.com
www.samwoomc.com
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Movies being screened at...
CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MÂNOA
KOREAN FILM SERIES
FALL 2007
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Sept 18 The King and the Clown
Sept 25 Over the Border
Oct 2 Time
Oct 9 Family Ties
Oct 16 Cruel Winter Blues
Oct 23 Woman on the Beach
Oct 30 Schoolgirl’s Diary
Nov 6 Milyang (Secret Sunshine)
Titles are subject to change.
All showings will be with English subtitles.
Notice from Benton Pang.
Sounds like fun. Go if you can, and enjoy!
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MÂNOA
KOREAN FILM SERIES
FALL 2007
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Sept 18 The King and the Clown
Sept 25 Over the Border
Oct 2 Time
Oct 9 Family Ties
Oct 16 Cruel Winter Blues
Oct 23 Woman on the Beach
Oct 30 Schoolgirl’s Diary
Nov 6 Milyang (Secret Sunshine)
Titles are subject to change.
All showings will be with English subtitles.
Notice from Benton Pang.
Sounds like fun. Go if you can, and enjoy!
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