[Juana Evink]

Professor's Berry lecture, on Chinese cinemas was revealing. I was not aware that some of Hollywwod's blockbusters were produced or coproduced by Chinese production companies like how the Karate Kid became a symbol of Chinese cinema. Also, that Chinese Americans actors have to make a career for themselves in China, before they can have breakout roles in Hollywood, was new information.

[Juana Evink]

After this morning's amazing lecture from professor Kim, the article on "The Many Faces of K-Pop," was brought to life. Professor Kim does a great job describing the K-pop video Twinkle. The reading describes excactly what the video shows, the sprakle, girly geminity, and catchy lirics that some many young fans are attracted to. I found my self fascinated by the reading and the video, that I now want to go home and watch this twinkle video again, eventhough I don't understand the words.

[Juana Evink]

Professor's Kim presentation on North Korea film was wonderful. I don't remember ever watching a North Korean film, until this morning. The scene from "Flower Girl", was hearthbreaking as a mother, I almost missed the political message, because of it.

[Juana Evink]

Hi everyone,

I'm excited to meet everyone, and learn a lot from this seminar. This is my 5th seminar with USC-China Institute, and I hope it will not be the last one. I teach 7th grade World History at John Muir Middle School in South Central LA.

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