In Fogtown, the mysterious Lumpia Man (Mark Muñoz ) has perfected the ultimate lumpia — and he’s not afraid to use it. Patricio Ginelsa follows up on his Filipino American cult classic “Lumpia” with “Lumpia With a Vengeance,” showing the iconic eggroll in the limelight once again. This time, the stakes are much higher – and more delicious – than ever before. On the occasion of the film’s NYC premiere through the Asian American International Film Festival, we take the time to talk to Ginelsa about the power of lumpia.
Let’s start with the obvious. Why lumpia?
For Filipinos, lumpia is the defining food. For [my brother and I], it all started when we were fans of this movie “El Mariachi” (1992) by Robert Rodriguez, done before “Desperado” (1995). It’s this low-budget, Mexican action film that uses a guitar as a weapon. My brother said, “What would be the Filipino version of ‘El Mariachi’?” The best...
Let’s start with the obvious. Why lumpia?
For Filipinos, lumpia is the defining food. For [my brother and I], it all started when we were fans of this movie “El Mariachi” (1992) by Robert Rodriguez, done before “Desperado” (1995). It’s this low-budget, Mexican action film that uses a guitar as a weapon. My brother said, “What would be the Filipino version of ‘El Mariachi’?” The best...
- 8/20/2021
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Director Patricio Ginelsa returns with yet another food-driven film, “Lumpia with a Vengeance” (2020). Ginelsa first skyrocketed to fame with his Filipino-American home video-made-cult-classic, “Lumpia” (2002). Here, highschoolers fight off bullies with the help of a lumpia (Filipino eggrolls)-wielding superhero. This much-beloved flick ushered in its crowdfunded sequel today, featuring UFC fighter Mark Muñoz and longtime actors like Danny Trejo. “Lumpia with a Vengeance” is now making its festival rounds, winning the Audience Award at the Hawaii International Film Festival and a continental premiere at CAAMFest in April.
Lumpia with a Vengeance is screening at Asian American International Film Festival
In this year’s sequel, the stakes are much higher. This time, gang wars seep into the sleepy suburbs of Fogtown, a fictional US city with a majority-Filipino population. Here, local dealers have devised a way to make the humble eggroll into an addictive (and smokeable) drug. On the flip side,...
Lumpia with a Vengeance is screening at Asian American International Film Festival
In this year’s sequel, the stakes are much higher. This time, gang wars seep into the sleepy suburbs of Fogtown, a fictional US city with a majority-Filipino population. Here, local dealers have devised a way to make the humble eggroll into an addictive (and smokeable) drug. On the flip side,...
- 8/15/2021
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
The 44th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF44) announces its full lineup. “Filipinos in Focus: Lumpia With A Vengeance and The Fabulous Filipino Brothers,” will play as an in-person double feature Special Presentation event on Aug. 18. Cast and crew of both films will be attending the event. The Closing Night film will be Blue Bayou, with an in-person screening and reception on Aug. 22. AAIFF44 will take place from Aug. 11-22 as a hybrid festival.
Special Presentation – “Filipinos in Focus: A Double Feature of Lumpia With A Vengeance and The Fabulous Filipino Brothers”
Aug. 18 at the Philippine Center New York4:30 pm – Screening of Lumpia With A Vengeance + Q&A6:30 pm – Reception7:30 pm – Screening of Fabulous Filipino Brothers + Q&a$30 for double feature + reception, $20 for single film + receptionGet tickets at https://www.aaiff.org/aaiff44/filipinos-in-focus-a-double-feature
Closing Night – Blue Bayou
Aug. 22 at Quad Cinema6:00 pm – Screening8:00 pm...
Special Presentation – “Filipinos in Focus: A Double Feature of Lumpia With A Vengeance and The Fabulous Filipino Brothers”
Aug. 18 at the Philippine Center New York4:30 pm – Screening of Lumpia With A Vengeance + Q&A6:30 pm – Reception7:30 pm – Screening of Fabulous Filipino Brothers + Q&a$30 for double feature + reception, $20 for single film + receptionGet tickets at https://www.aaiff.org/aaiff44/filipinos-in-focus-a-double-feature
Closing Night – Blue Bayou
Aug. 22 at Quad Cinema6:00 pm – Screening8:00 pm...
- 7/27/2021
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Americanish Selected as Opening Night Film
Closing Night Selection The Girl Who Left Home to Screen Virtually and In-Person at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Dcapaff will run virtually from July 15 to 25
Dcapaff announced its full lineup, which features 55 films from 9 countries. These outstanding films tell stories from the many distinct cultures within the Aapi spectrum—including Filipino, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean, Pakistani, Kazakh-Russian, and Guyanese.
The 21st edition of the festival runs virtually from July 15 to 25. The Closing Night film The Girl Who Left Home, from Rockville native Mallorie Ortega, will screen at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD.
“We have always celebrated and been inspired by the work of Aapi filmmakers, but we are at a pivotal time in history for Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders,” says Melissa Bisagni, Dcapaff Festival Director. “We are committed to driving awareness...
Closing Night Selection The Girl Who Left Home to Screen Virtually and In-Person at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Dcapaff will run virtually from July 15 to 25
Dcapaff announced its full lineup, which features 55 films from 9 countries. These outstanding films tell stories from the many distinct cultures within the Aapi spectrum—including Filipino, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean, Pakistani, Kazakh-Russian, and Guyanese.
The 21st edition of the festival runs virtually from July 15 to 25. The Closing Night film The Girl Who Left Home, from Rockville native Mallorie Ortega, will screen at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD.
“We have always celebrated and been inspired by the work of Aapi filmmakers, but we are at a pivotal time in history for Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders,” says Melissa Bisagni, Dcapaff Festival Director. “We are committed to driving awareness...
- 7/18/2021
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
CAAMFest, the largest showcase of Asian American stories from May 13-23, is announcing its opening weekend featuring drive-in screenings at Fort Mason Flix. Opening with two screenings of the timely Lowell High School documentary “Try Harder!” directed by Debbie Lum, the weekend also highlights the diverse Filipino American experience, with two Bay Area premieres: Dante Basco feature film directorial debut “The Fabulous Filipino Brothers” and “Lumpia with a Vengeance” directed by Patricio Ginelsa. The final drive-in program will present the Hong Kong films: a look back screening of Wong Kar-Wai’s “Happy Together” and “The Way We Keep Dancing” by Adam Wong.
Opening Night
Try Harder!, directed by Debbie Lum
Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at Fort Mason Flix
As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges in this feature-length documentary.
Opening Night
Try Harder!, directed by Debbie Lum
Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at Fort Mason Flix
As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges in this feature-length documentary.
- 4/17/2021
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
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