Monthly Archives: October 2015

West Coast vs East Coast Asian Americans

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Jeff

A month after Number One Son left California to start college in Boston, I asked him if he found East Coast Asian Americans to be different from those from the West Coast.  He definitely did, saying that most of them … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Toei Kyoto Studio Park

Posted on October 12, 2015 by tinabot

It’s quite lovely to experience Kyoto’s preserved machiya neighborhoods and many ancient temples, but equally fun and still historic is the Toei Kyoto Studio Park. Basically, imagine Universal Studios but minus all the big fancy rides and massive studio set … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “The Seminar”

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 2: “The Seminar” Original airdate October 9, 2015. Symptoms: Someone files a complaint against Ken (his third), so he is required to attend sensitivity training, which prevents him from being home while his parents are … Continue reading →

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Post Show and Tell: “Dr. Ken” Behind the Scenes and On the Set

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

If thirty minutes of Ken Jeong and his new ABC sitcom Dr. Ken (Friday nights at 8:30) aren’t enough of the good doctor to satisfy you (and how could they be?) check out the new Post Show and Tell video … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Shaquille O’Neal Motors”

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 3: “Shaquille O’Neal Motors” Original airdate October 6, 2015. Microsynopsis: Louis thinks he has the perfect anniversary gift for Jessica: a visit to Shaquille O’Neal Motors for the negotiation of the purchase of … Continue reading →

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8Asians Exclusive: Fresh Off the Boat: Louis & Jessica’s wedding night (Sneak Peek)

Posted on October 6, 2015 by jozjozjoz

As Season 2 of Fresh Off the Boat continues (see Mitchell’s reviews of Season 2: Episode 1 and Episode 2), 8Asians has an exclusive sneak peek for you from Episode 3, featuring a clip of a flashback to Louis and … Continue reading →

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Randall Park on CONAN: Magical Kiss with James Franco + Baby Mentalist and Chinese Liver Pills

Posted on October 6, 2015 by jozjozjoz

I’m really enjoying seeing Randall Park do the talk show rounds. Here he is on CONAN, talking about what it was like to kiss James Franco. Also, check out clips of Randall talking about his daughter Ruby as Baby Mentalist … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: New Year’s Festival at Yasaka Shrine

Posted on October 5, 2015 by tinabot

If you watch a lot of anime, you may have noticed that festivals are a big deal in Japanese culture and story telling. Just like there’s usually a onsen hot spa episode, a beach episode, or a class field trip … Continue reading →

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ICYMI: ‘Quantico’ Stars Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Among fall 2015’s buzzier new television programs is Quantico (ABC, Sunday 10:00), a crime thriller starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, a former Miss World. In its annual Fall Television Preview issue, Entertainment Weekly called Quantico “both knotty and naughty,” referring … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Pilot”

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 1: “Pilot” Original airdate October 2, 2015. Symptoms: Dr. Ken Park deals with his daughter Molly’s earning her driver’s license, seeking advice from people in the office about keeping an eye on her versus trusting … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “In the Country,” by Mia Alvar

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Lily

Mia Alvar’s beautiful collection of nine short stories, In the Country, is one you don’t want to miss. Her stories traverse the Filipino diaspora, from Bahrain to Manila, to New York and back. But it is Alvar’s lyrical language that is the most compelling, … Continue reading →

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