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War buffs, it’s continues today. The Wind Talkers. Yes, it’s the subject of a John Woo movie. Some are still alive and doing talks. Wind Talkers might not have been the greatest cinematic achievement, but Adam Beach, a First Nations actor, got to star in a film opposite Nicholas Cage. You might have seen him in Law and Order SVU and in an episode of Hawaii 5-0. (Chicago Tribune – Samuel Sandoval)
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In Korea, you have to serve two years of in the Army. He’s been in the public eye for a decade and at 29 is now enrolling in the military service. Yes, you have to do this in Korea. Athletes who win a gold medal can be exempt, perhaps because of the status they give to a nation, but a singer, dancer, or actor? No, they have to learn how to fight. At 29, this is a crucial time in his career. He hasn’t been in any successful Hollywood movie, but that little momentum from Ninja Assassin to Speed Racer will be long erased. In two years, what will change? By then will another Korean export fill his shoes? Probably not, but can he live with himself and away from the public ridicule if he doesn’t serve, yes. The photo and video below is from our buddy Rain’s appearance at Giant Robot NY. Yes those are Uglydolls in the background and Sun-min Kim’s Spiderboom! [youtube]qhTWTN2K850[/youtube]
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