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Trauma, Eventual Healing Explored in ‘The Volunteer’

The effect of war trauma on Bruce Nakashima is the subject of “The Volunteer.” (Photos: Courtesy of David Brodie) Must-see…

GarrettNovember 15, 2024

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‘Removed by Force’ to Screen at 2 JACL Events

The documentary “Removed by Force: The Eviction of Hawaiʻi’s Japanese Americans During World II” will be screened at two Los…

P.C. EditorOctober 8, 2024

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Giddyup, ‘Tokyo Cowboy’ — It’s Worth the Ride

Arata Iura plays Japanese salaryman Hideki Sakai in “Tokyo Cowboy,” a new independent film directed by Marc Marriott and co-starring…

P.C. EditorAugust 23, 2024

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JACLers Get a Preview of a Documentary About the Organization

“League of Dreams” filmmaker Lane Nishikawa introduces the film at the recent JACL National Convention in Philadelphia. (Photo: Gil Asakawa)…

GarrettAugust 23, 2024

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News Brief: ‘Shōgun’ Headed to Primetime Emmy Showdown With 25 Nominations

Sept. 15 will be a big night for TV’s “Shōgun”: When the lineup for the 76th Annual Primetime Emmys were…

GarrettAugust 9, 2024

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‘Ultraman: Rising’

The narrative of “Ultraman: Rising” emphasizes family relationships, father-son dynamics and the parent-child emotional bond. (Image: Courtesy of Netflix) Netflix’s…

GarrettAugust 9, 2024

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‘One Piece’ Sails Into Action

Steven Maeda on the challenges of producing a live-action version of a long-running popular manga series. By Gil Asakawa, P.C.…

P.C. EditorJune 21, 2024

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‘Ten Times Better’ Spotlights Forgotten Star

George Lee, circa the early 1950s, shows off his athleticism and flexibility for a divertissement called “Tea” that was part…

P.C. EditorMay 10, 2024

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OK, Boomers — the Sansei Rockers Are Back

The band, popularly known as Sansei Rockers, rehearses for its upcoming show taking place at Little Tokyo’s Aratani Theater on…

P.C. EditorApril 26, 2024

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The American Behind Netflix’s Hit ‘House of Ninjas’

Filmmaker Dave Boyle learned Japanese for his LDS mission. By Gil Asakawa, P.C. Contributor Ninja have always been popular fodder…

P.C. EditorMarch 22, 2024