Entries from SFist tagged with 'thekiterunner'
October 17, 2007
The film adaptation of the popular book The Kite Runner has been delayed. According to The Advocate, "Paramount Vantage delayed the debut for six weeks, until Dec. 14, after three of its adolescent male stars said they could be targeted for their participation in a homosexual rape scene." Even the book's author, Khaled Hosseini, supports the delay. Plus, the young Afghan actors have also been evacuated from their homes for fear of...I don't know,......
Continue Reading "The Kite Runner's Release Delayed"June 7, 2007
If you still haven't checked out any of the awesome exhibits at the Asian Art Museum, swing by around 5 for Matcha, their monthly mixer with live performances, gallery tours, drinks and more. DJ Tonk, a top Japanese hip-hop producer will be spinning till 9pm. $5 after 5pm, 200 Larkin St., SF. David Lyle's solo show opens today at the Heather Marx gallery. Taking inspiration from vintage photographs found at thrift stores and flea......
Continue Reading "SFist Tonight"December 28, 2006
Fremont might be getting the A's, but they're getting no love from filmmakers. That's because the makers of the movie version of "The Kite Runner" has decided to film the scenes that take place in Fremont not in Fremont but in Berkeley. Filmmakers say it costs too much to film in Fremont and so they often substitute Berkeley whenever they shoot scenes that take place in Fremont....
Continue Reading "A Kite Doesn't Run Through Fremont"