When news broke on Jan. 15 that a so-called tech entrepreneur named Minh Nguyen had allegedly broken into his ex-wife's Ashburn, Virginia, townhome and gunned down her new husband, few might have paid much attention to the sad, tragic story if it hadn't been for Nguyen's background. For years, Nguyen had claimed he co-founded Plaxo, an online address book and social networking service, with Napster billionaire Sean Parker that was acquired by Comcast in 2008 for a reported $170 million. Suddenly, the story was about more than a senseless, brutal murder. It was about a high-rolling tech visionary who had gone bad. It now turns out,...
- 1/22/2015
- by Johnny Dodd, @johnny_dodd
- PEOPLE.com
When news broke on Jan. 15 that a so-called tech entrepreneur named Minh Nguyen had allegedly broken into his ex-wife's Ashburn, Virginia, townhome and gunned down her new husband, few might have paid much attention to the sad, tragic story if it hadn't been for Nguyen's background. For years, Nguyen had claimed he co-founded Plaxo, an online address book and social networking service, with Napster billionaire Sean Parker that was acquired by Comcast in 2008 for a reported $170 million. Suddenly, the story was about more than a senseless, brutal murder. It was about a high-rolling tech visionary who had gone bad. It now turns out,...
- 1/22/2015
- by Johnny Dodd, @johnny_dodd
- PEOPLE.com
Reviewed by Elliot V. Kotek
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Minh Duc Nguyen
Starring: Porter Lynn, John Ruby, Melinda Bennett and Long Nguyen
With a deft piece of editing, the opening montage of “Touch” delivers a promise that, despite a no-name cast and filmmaker, we’re in for something special about a very specific community.
A light comedy painted with brushstrokes of both drama and humor, the film’s core is constituted by Tam (Porter Lynn), a quiet nail technician who is a magician at bedazzling her client’s fingertips, and Brendan (John Ruby), a male mechanic embarrassed by his grease-stained hands who is seeking help with a condition that has become a point of consternation for his wife. From moment one of Brendan’s meeting Tam, it’s clear that Tam’s touch and attention, two things clearly missing from his relationship, enchant the first-timer.
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Minh Duc Nguyen
Starring: Porter Lynn, John Ruby, Melinda Bennett and Long Nguyen
With a deft piece of editing, the opening montage of “Touch” delivers a promise that, despite a no-name cast and filmmaker, we’re in for something special about a very specific community.
A light comedy painted with brushstrokes of both drama and humor, the film’s core is constituted by Tam (Porter Lynn), a quiet nail technician who is a magician at bedazzling her client’s fingertips, and Brendan (John Ruby), a male mechanic embarrassed by his grease-stained hands who is seeking help with a condition that has become a point of consternation for his wife. From moment one of Brendan’s meeting Tam, it’s clear that Tam’s touch and attention, two things clearly missing from his relationship, enchant the first-timer.
- 6/2/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Reviewed by Elliot V. Kotek
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Minh Duc Nguyen
Starring: Porter Lynn, John Ruby, Melinda Bennett and Long Nguyen
With a deft piece of editing, the opening montage of “Touch” delivers a promise that, despite a no-name cast and filmmaker, we’re in for something special about a very specific community.
A light comedy painted with brushstrokes of both drama and humor, the film’s core is constituted by Tam (Porter Lynn), a quiet nail technician who is a magician at bedazzling her client’s fingertips, and Brendan (John Ruby), a male mechanic embarrassed by his grease-stained hands who is seeking help with a condition that has become a point of consternation for his wife. From moment one of Brendan’s meeting Tam, it’s clear that Tam’s touch and attention, two things clearly missing from his relationship, enchant the first-timer.
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival)
Directed/Written by: Minh Duc Nguyen
Starring: Porter Lynn, John Ruby, Melinda Bennett and Long Nguyen
With a deft piece of editing, the opening montage of “Touch” delivers a promise that, despite a no-name cast and filmmaker, we’re in for something special about a very specific community.
A light comedy painted with brushstrokes of both drama and humor, the film’s core is constituted by Tam (Porter Lynn), a quiet nail technician who is a magician at bedazzling her client’s fingertips, and Brendan (John Ruby), a male mechanic embarrassed by his grease-stained hands who is seeking help with a condition that has become a point of consternation for his wife. From moment one of Brendan’s meeting Tam, it’s clear that Tam’s touch and attention, two things clearly missing from his relationship, enchant the first-timer.
- 6/2/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
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