Projections: From kung fu to karaoke at Reel Asian
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REEL ASIAN: If your idea of a great night out at the movies includes a chance to belt out “Single Ladies,” then you’re definitely in luck this weekend. Revelers at Reel Asian — whose 15th anniversary edition continues to Nov. 19 — can take a break from the fest’s slate of screenings at a free karaoke bash on Nov. 12 at the Central (603 Markham St.).
The party follows the Canadian premiere of Jump Ashin! , a new drama starring Eddie Peng, the Taiwanese-born and B.C.-bred actor and singer. He plays Ashin, an aspiring gymnast whose dreams of glory are imperiled by his loyalty to a trouble-prone pal named Pickle. A clunky but compelling blend of Billy Elliot and Mean Streets , the movie is enlivened by action scenes involving the sort of gymnastics-oriented martial arts rarely seen since the ’80s cult classic Gymkata . It plays 7:45 p.m. at the Royal.
Among the other worthy Reel Asian selections at the Royal this weekend are
Source: Toronto Star