Big Trouble in Little China - Wang Chi enlists Jack Burton to rescue Miao Yin. Despite his rugged, good looks, Jack is inept chasing gangsters through the fantastical underbelly of Chinatown. Stars Dennis Dun, Kurt Russell, James Hong, Kim Kattrall. (6/6)

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The Ballad of Little Jo - Jo Monaghan must survive in a mining town in 19th century Idaho by disguising herself as a man. Stars Suzy Amis, and David Chung. The film is rounded out by an all star supporting cast. Bo Hopkins, Ian McKellen, René Auberjonois, Melissa Leo, and Heather Graham. (5/6)

Double Happiness - The story of a young Canadian woman trying carve her own future despite the plans of her well-meaning parents. Stars the charismatic and charming Sandra Oh, who won the Genie (Canada’s Oscar) for this role. (4/6)

Raise the Red Lantern - Songlian becomes the fourth wife of a wealthy man in 1920s China. Trapped in a silently violent gilded cage, Songlian is forced to compete for his attention. Stars Gong Li. (3/6)

Picture Bride - Historical drama following Riyo and her arrival in Hawaii 1918 as a picture bride to a man 30 years her senior. Stars Yuki Koda, Tamlyn Tomita, and Toshiro Mifune in one of his last performances. (2/6)

The Crimson Kimono - A stripper is killed and the clues lead Detective Joe Kojaku Los Angeles’ Little Toyko and in the best tradition of film noir, an impossible love triangle. James Shigeta stars. (1/6)

Sabrett hot dogs with cooked onions and mustard from a street cart was my Kryptonite.

I'm actually disturbed by how easily I can imagine this scene.

Now I want a martini in a beaker.