My Weekly Books and Films Update
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Warm, cozy and colorful scarves for the season
2. Pannetone - yummy
3. Santa sighting
Library:
by Denise Mina
-Mystery, Thriller | Goodreads
FOR Reese's Book Club December read.
by Jami Attenberg
-Literary | Goodreads
PART of the Tournament of Books 2020 short list.
AND watched: in theatre
Director: Nancy Kelly
Screenplay: Anne Makepeace
Based on book by: Ruthanne Lum McCunn
Stars: Rosalind Chao, Chris Cooper, Michael Paul Chan
-Romance, Western | imdb | my rating: 5
In 1880's China, young Lalu is sold into marriage by her impoverished father. Rather than becoming a bride, Lalu ends up in an Idaho gold-mining town, the property of a saloon owner who renames her China Polly and plans to sell her as entertainment for the locals. Refusing to become a whore, Lalu ultimately finds her own way in this strange country filled with white demons.
LOVED Lalu's independent spirit and how she held true.
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) and Comcast NBCUniversal hosted a special screening at the Roxie Theater as to celebrate the 4K restoration of Asian American film, Thousand Pieces of Gold. This special screening included the San Francisco premiere of the newly restored film and Q&A with Director Nancy Kelly and Producer Kenji Yamamoto.
Listening: Refinery29 Holiday music play list (here)
Liking this one: Christmas Valentine
* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently
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