Wednesday, November 26, 2025

2025 Park Chan-wook film No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다) in Pittsburgh, December 8.


The 2025 Park Chan-wook film No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다) will play in Pittsburgh on December 8, part of an IMAX Early Access Screening.
From director Park Chan-wook and based on Donald E. Westlake's novel THE AX, the story follows Man-su on his desperate hunt for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years.
It is scheduled to play at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

2025 Japanese animated movie Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇) stays in Pittsburgh through (at least) December 3.


The 2025 Japanese animated movie Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇) which opened in Pittsburgh on October 23, will remain here through (at least) December 3.
For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Concert film SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING in Pittsburgh, November 29.


The upcoming concert film SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING will play in Pittsburgh on November 29.
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, SEVENTEEN embarks on a monumental new journey with their world tour [NEW_], symbolizing a fresh start and endless possibilities ahead. Known as a performance powerhouse, SEVENTEEN delivers dynamic stages, reimagined choreography, and solo performances that spotlight each member’s growth and artistry. From Incheon to North America and across Asia, the journey culminates in the Nagoya concert, broadcast live to cinemas worldwide on November 29. Experience SEVENTEEN’s passion, unity, and energy; on the big screen, together with fans around the world.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets for the two shows that day are available online.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

2026 Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala (大匹兹堡地区马年春节晚会), February 7 at Pittsburgh Playhouse.


The 2026 Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala (大匹兹堡地区马年春节晚会) will be held February 7 at Pittsburgh Playhouse.
The 2026 Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala, presented by the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center (PCCC), will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, PNC Theater. Free cultural activities open to the public will begin at 4:00 PM, followed by the main performances at 6:00 PM.
As the largest and most influential Lunar New Year celebration in the Greater Pittsburgh region, the Gala brings together leaders and audiences from government, universities, corporations, and communities, serving as a key platform for cultural celebration and cross-cultural connection.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Ebara Elliott Energy in Jeannette hiring HR Representative (Fluent in Japanese).


Ebara Elliott Energy is hiring an HR Representative bilingual in English and Japanese. The job ad, via the Japan America Society of Pennsylvania newsletter:

Overview & Responsibilities

HR Professional with 3-5 years of prior human resources experience to drive cross-border HR initiatives between our US and Japan teams. This role combines full-cycle HR generalist support, project management, cross-border project leadership, confidential data handling, and cultural/policy advocacy in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bilingual Communication & Collaboration

  • Serve as the primary HR liaison between US headquarters and the Japan HR team.

  • Conduct meetings, draft correspondence, and translate HR policies, announcements, training materials, executive communications, and other documents in fluent English and Japanese, ensuring cultural nuance.

  • Ensure US practices align with Tokyo HQ governance, ethics codes, and reporting calendars.

  • Partner with Japan HR on employment matters (onboarding, performance management, terminations, benefits alignment).

YangGuoFu Mala Tang coming to Squirrel Hill.

Photo courtesy of reader.

Signage is up on Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill for YangGuoFu Mala Tang, a chain of Chinese restaurants with locations in California, Washington, New York, and several other states.
Indulge in the perfect blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, combined to create a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Our Mala Tang offerings are carefully crafted for those seeking a healthy yet delicious meal option.
It will be located at 5870 Forbes Ave. (map) in what was most recently Evelyn James Interiors.

2019 Chinese film The Wild Goose Lake (南方車站的聚會) in Pittsburgh, December 13-15, part of "Lost Films of COVID" series.


The 2019 Chinese film The Wild Goose Lake (南方車站的聚會) will play in Pittsburgh December 13 through 15, part of "Lost Films of COVID" series.
From acclaimed director Diao Yinan, The Wild Goose Lake is the stunning follow-up to his 2014 Berlinale winning neo-noir Black Coal, Thin Ice. Toppling box office records in Diao’s native China, The Wild Goose Lake “cements his status as a master filmmaker with another ingenious crime epic” (Little White Lies). When small-time mob leader Zhou Zenong (Chinese superstar Hu Ge) accidentally kills a cop, a dead-or-alive bounty is placed on his head, forcing him on the lam from both the police as well as dangerous gangsters out for the reward. Hiding out in China’s densely populated (and deeply divided) city of Wuhan, Zhou becomes entangled with a beautiful, enigmatic woman, who has mysterious intentions of her own. Featuring gorgeous, neon-drenched cinematography and bursts of shocking, expertly choreographed action, The Wild Goose Lake is “spellbinding” (Rolling Stone), “brilliant" (Indiewire), and “downright Hitchcockian” (AV Club). 

It plays at the Harris Theater in downtown's Cultural District and tickets are available online. 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Upcoming film Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser and set in Tokyo, plays in Pittsburgh area from November 20.


The upcoming film Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser and set in Tokyo, will play in the Pittsburgh area from November 20.
Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.
It is scheduled to play locally at the Cinemark theater in Robinson and the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg from the 20th, and at the Manor Theater in Squirrel Hill, AMC Loews Waterfront, and South Pike Cinemas from November 21. Tickets are available online.

2025 Japanese animated movie Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇) stays in Pittsburgh through (at least) November 22.


The 2025 Japanese animated movie Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇) which opened in Pittsburgh on October 23, will remain here through (at least ) November 22.
For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
It plays locally at many Pittsburgh-area theaters, including the Chartiers Valley Luxury 14 and AMC Westmorelandin Greensburg, and stays at the AMC Loews Waterfront from the 21st. Tickets are available online.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Screening of 2025 documentary A Chip Odyssey (造山者-世紀的賭注) with Taiwanese Association of America - Pittsburgh at Carnegie Mellon University, November 22.


The Taiwanese Association of America - Pittsburgh will present a screening of the 2025 documentary A Chip Odyssey (造山者-世紀的賭注) on November 22. It will begin at 1:30 pm at the McConomy Auditorium - Jared L. Cohon University Center, Carnegie Mellon University, and tickets are available online.
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《A Chip Odyssey》Movie tickets are now available!
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🎫 一般票|General Admission: $15; 學生票|Student: $10
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📅 11/22/2025 (六) 1:30 PM
📍 McConomy Auditorium - Jared L. Cohon University Center, Carnegie Mellon University
📋 2025 | 紀錄片 | 106 分鐘 | 導演 蕭菊貞 | 中英字幕 English subtitled
🎥 電影預告 Trailer:
🏫 主辦:匹茲堡台灣同鄉會
🏫 協辦:匹茲堡台灣學人學生會 匹茲堡地區台灣大學校友會
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About《A Chip Odyssey》
2025 | Documentary | Taiwan | 106 mins | English Subtitles
A Chip Odyssey features interviews with over 80 key figures who witnessed and shaped the development of the semiconductor industry This feature-length documentary chronicles how Taiwan built this industry from scratch and transformed it into a global technological force, capturing a vital and transformative chapter in the island’s modern history.
In 2019, director Hsiao Chu-Chen was deeply moved by stories shared at the memorial of semiconductor pioneer Hu Ding-Hwa—accounts of engineers who, driven by a sense of national mission, journeyed overseas to acquire the crucial knowledge that ignited Taiwan’s chip industry. Their spirit of sacrifice and collective resolve not only laid the foundation for Taiwan’s semiconductor revolution, but also marked a pivotal chapter in the island’s struggle for survival and global relevance.
Directed by award-winning Hsiao Chu-Chen and produced by semiconductor veteran Ben Chen and acclaimed Oscar member Ben Tsiang, this five-year project draws on insights from voices across generations—from early contributors to today’s professionals in the semiconductor industry. A Chip Odyssey traces Taiwan’s journey from humble beginnings to its emergence as a critical pillar of the digital world. Through the eyes of pioneering engineers, female line technicians, frontline policymakers, visionary scientists, and a new generation now facing critical choices, the film reveals how, half a century ago, an entire island came together in a high-stakes gamble to shape its own destiny—and the future of global technology.
Though Taiwan accounts for less than 0.02% of the world’s landmass, it has become an indispensable force in the era of AI and advanced chipmaking. As the invisible engines of modern life, chips produced in Taiwan now power everything from smart devices to strategic defense, placing the island at the center of the global technology race.
A Chip Odyssey is not only a chronicle of technological ascent; it is a powerful testament to the spirit of a small island that poured its heart and soul into survival, innovation, and global relevance. As tensions rise and the semiconductor race intensifies, the film reminds us that behind every chip lies a human story—and behind every breakthrough, a cross-generational gamble.
Event Presented by Pittsburgh Taiwanese Association
Co-presented by Taiwanese Scholar Society in Pittsburgh and National Taiwan University Alumni Association of Pittsburgh
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《造山者-世紀的賭注》
導演:蕭菊貞 | 發行:CNEX視納華仁文化傳播2025 | 台灣 | 106 分鐘
首部刻劃台灣半導體發展史的紀錄片電影,影片訪問超過80位見證半導體發展的關鍵人物,從當年的第一批工程師、女作業員、相關政策與科技界前輩,再到今日面臨抉擇的年輕工程師,深度呈現了台灣半導體產業如何從無到有,再蛻變成為全球科技發展的重要推手,這段跨越半世紀的紀錄片電影,見證了台灣重要的一頁近代史。
導演蕭菊貞在2019年參加科技界前輩胡定華的追思會,深受與會者分享的台灣半導體故事觸動。他們肩負國家使命,遠赴海外取回半導體製造的技術火種,那份革命情感與奮鬥精神,不僅開創了台灣半導體產業的契機,也見證了台灣的島嶼命運與生存挑戰。「這段歷史不能忘記!」成為導演拍攝這部紀錄片的初衷。台灣雖僅占全球陸地面積不到萬分之二,卻掌握著AI與先進製程晶片的關鍵技術,成為地緣政治的兵家必爭之地。台積電生產的晶片不僅牽動全球戰略與商業競爭,也讓台灣在國際局勢中扮演前所未有的重要角色。
矽科技時代,微小的晶片隱身在我們的生活之中,每分每秒控制著世界的運轉,半世紀過去,當年的半導體的種子已然成為一棵大樹守護著台灣,在這部紀錄片中,也讓我們看見晶片背後的台灣,如何傾全島之力在全球科技競賽中,站上關鍵地位,如何在強國利益間,為島嶼的安身立命奮鬥。
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