Reviews
Now Chinatown (2000)
More Than Pictures on a Screen
Most people think that making an independent film of great caliber is fun and can be easily done. They may be right on the "fun" part, but the production involves alot of hard work and ALOT of sacrifices, that's why many indi films never end up on the Big Screen. I believe that NOW CHINATOWN is one of a Few films that overcame this...
Most people think that a film is just all about a story. I believe that NOW CHINATOWN not only achieved this, but it helped opened up alot of untapped resources, and brought opportunities to many striving minorities in the Hollywood Industry. Very few films in Hollywood, independent or not, give substantial roles to American-Minorities. I believe NOW CHINATOWN accomplished this...
I am a great fan of the film, because it is more than just flashing pictures on the screen. None-studio funded, but critically acclaimed, I think the film does more than meets the eye.
USC film/tv student (I'm an American-Minority too! :)