The uses of spcnet.tv

I recently posted a review of the Asian Media website spctv.net. This website is a large conglomeration of various information regarding Asian movies, music, television and literature. Since that blog post already the website has been updated with new movie reviews.

One of the most important features of this website is the collaborative nature. A website like kungfucinema is a great resource but is limited usually to the content of the webmaster - with the exception of the forum. On the other hand, spctv is fully open to the public to contribute and share opinions and information about Asian films, both old and new. One need only register with the website and then is able to post reviews - not just on the forum but on the main page. This opens up the possibilities for contributions as well as a mroe enthusiastic and dedicated fanbase which is able to interact more freely and share news and opinions with each other.

What spctv creates is a more cohesive and interactive community. Readers are invited not just to be followers of the latest updates, but to be a part of the process. There is a section for users to post fan fiction in the styles of various popular forms of Asian entertainment (i.e. dramas, wu xia, etc). Additionally there is still a forum for more informal contributions, such as questions or comments about different tv dramas or new movies. Reviews that are contributed by users (not forum posts) are put on the front page for all to see.

What does this contribute overall? Basically it creates a much more varied content, where one can find information and opinions which will be different from larger, more mainstream websites. Interpretations of films are more unique and down to earth, as well as including some movies which are not as popular or still not widely known. This is an interesting website to keep an eye on and be a part of.