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From Shimokitazawa to Koenji to Shinjuku, the avant-garde (and sustainable) thrift culture of the Japanese youth inspired photographer Jean-Guillaume Bastin @commedesbatards to return to one of the world's largest fashion capitals over and over again. Read more about the young trailblazers who inspired him in The Tokyo Aesthetic: Dispatches from the Streets of Fashion Week. Full article in the link below. https://stickyrice-magazine.com/The-Tokyo-Aesthetic-Dispatc

We’re excited to partner with Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival for THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD by Ky Nam Le Duc for #reelasian24. The film is available across Canada, from Nov 12 19. THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD takes place in a slightly alternate reality where a right-wing government controls Quebec, closing its borders and pushing immigrants to leave. Widower Hien lives a meager life running a depanneur. Hien makes arrangements to leave everyth...ing behind, enticed by his daughter Phuong’s move to Vietnam. But when a neighbourhood boy is left under the temporary care of Phuong’s aimless boyfriend, Hien is driven to solve the mystery of the boy’s missing mother. Join us for #reelasian24 online, across Canada for the first time, from Nov 12 19. Click on the link below for tickets and more info! Apply our promo code FourEggNest to receive a 15% discount. http://bit.ly/dumonde24

As the recipient of the Emerging Filmmaker Prize at Hot Docs in 2019, Cavebirds is an ode to director Emily Gan’s father, Howard, as she documents his journey back to his native village in Malaysia. Once there, Howard sets about the task of constructing a building for the swangans, birds whose nests, made with saliva, are a very popular dish in Chinese gastronomy. Tender and moving, Cavebirds explores the relationship between a father and his daughter and navigates the re...lationship to traditions and family lines. Premiering today, watch Cavebirds is available for viewing on AppleTV. iTunes-Apple TV : https://www.h264distribution.com/films/agregation/cavebirds/ H264 Distribution Cavebirds Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival RIDM

In our last feature for Drawing Strength from Within: Perspective from Martial Arts Fighters, we spoke to jiu-jitsu fighter Ariane Dang about how the martial arts practice impacted her in her life and in her womanhood. The sport of combat has definitely given me more self-confidence. I’m no longer scared to walk into a new situation. In that sense, it’s opened many doors to new opportunities. Also, the world of jiu-jitsu is so welcoming and supportive. Whenever I travel ab...road and train in a MMA gym, it always feels like I’m training among family members. It’s a really special feeling to be a part of something bigger than myself. More on Ariane in the link below. https://stickyrice-magazine.com/Drawing-Strength-from-Withi Photos and art direction Lian Benoit HMUA Vanessa Yang Interview Christian Hip

When asked about how martial arts helped her grow as a person, actress, stuntwoman and model Orphée Ladouceur-Nguyen attributes taekwondo for forging her personality. I learned my most valuable lessons from failing, actually. This growth mindset will follow me throughout the rest of my life, which I am extremely grateful for. Read more of our interview with Orphée in Drawing Strength from Within: Perspective from Martial Arts Fighters in the link in bio.... Photos and art direction Lian Benoit HMUA Vanessa Yang

Soon after getting his hands on a UFC 2 tape, Richard Ho discovered his path into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Now a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, head coach and proud owner of the H2O MMA gym, Christian Hip interviews Richard to find out how he went from watching UFC tapes in his basement to coaching in the UFC. It was all about passion. I had a decision to make after I finished University: to go into a field where I’m going to be sitting in front of a computer all d...ay, but potentially make more money, or to follow my passion in the martial arts and try to realize my dream of becoming a UFC fighter like Royce Gracie. I chose the latter option and I couldn’t be happier. Full story in the link below. https://stickyrice-magazine.com/Drawing-Strength-from-Withi Photos and art direction Lian Benoit HMUA Vanessa Yang Interview