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Posted on: Friday, December 26, 2003

THE LEFT LANE
Wong's very cool

Advertiser Staff

Before Nancy Kwan introduced us to "The World of Suzie Wong," before Lucy Liu made us permanently lose our appetite for sushi in "Kill Bill," there was the haunting and sublime Anna May Wong.

Wong, who starred in some 60 films during a 40-year career, is getting long-overdue attention with a spate of biographies and retrospectives, including the recently released "Anna May Wong: From Laundryman's Daughter to Hollywood Legend," by Graham Russell Gao Hodges, a couple of upcoming publications ("Anna May Wong: A Complete Guide to Her Film, Stage, Radio and Television Work" from McFarland & Company, and "Perpetually Cool: The Many Lives of Anna May Wong" from Rowman and Littlefield," and two upcoming documentaries ("Dangerous to Know," and "Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend."

For a closer look at this Asian-American actress' seminal film work, be sure to catch her 1929 silent film classic "Piccadilly," at the Doris Duke Theatre. The British film shows at 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, 4 p.m. on Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Call 532-8700.

Another 'Rainbow'

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Score another major motion picture hit for the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's now-classic rendition of "Over The Rainbow." Director Pete Segal placed the track over an "emotional" scene ending his upcoming Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore flick "50 First Dates." Partially filmed on O'ahu earlier this year, the movie is set to bow in theatres nationwide Feb. 13. Also set for another "50 First Dates" scene: O-shen's "Throw Away The Gun."

Filling up food bank

Christmas is over, but the good feeling can last year-round.

The Hawaii Foodbank is hosting a free kickoff breakfast for those who want to learn how to host a food drive of their own, benefiting the food bank's network.

The breakfast, 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Coral Ballroom, will have packets, posters and a new "How to Do a Food Drive" video.

Information: Hawaii Foodbank, 836-3600.

'Boys are Smelly'

Sometimes teen and preteen girls can be the most difficult demographic on a shopping list. David & Goliath presents the Stupid Factory, a quirky company specializing in character-driven clothing and accessories that has opened its first-ever retail boutique — at Ala Moana Center. The eccentric line features cutesy slogans such as "Boys are Smelly," "Drama Queen," and "Eve L."

Started as a junior T-shirt and pajama line in 1999, it has expanded into handbags (manufactured by local company Sunny Hawaii), belts, hats and jewelry. It's in the former agnes b. store, mall level, near LeSportsac.

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