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'Flame & Citron' Looks Over its Shoulder at the Nazi Occupation of Denmarknew

Even “good” wars are complicated. In director Ole Christian Madsen's Flame & Citron, the loyalties and motivations of citizens in Denmark during the Nazi occupation become so murky that the two title characters aren’t sure who can be trusted.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jana J. Monji  |  08-17-2009  |  Reviews

'Ping Pong Playa' Slams Stereotypes About Asian Americans and Sportsnew

Ping Pong Playa is fast-moving and truly funny family fare. Yu's direction packs each scene with action that's both physical and mental -- visual puns, a bit of slapstick, verbal zingers and a lot of humorous moments drawn from real life.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jana J. Monji  |  09-08-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Dry Greennew

Xeriscaping allows you to go green while saving water.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jana J. Monji  |  03-24-2008  |  Environment

Gray Water: The Wave of the Futurenew

For communities serious about saving precious resources, green-friendly gray water systems may be the way to go.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jana J. Monji  |  03-24-2008  |  Environment

The 'Face' of Truthnew

David Henry Hwang puts a humorous twist on familiar themes of racial stereotyping in "Yellow Face."
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jana J. Monji  |  05-21-2007  |  Performance

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