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Category Archives: Movies
CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook
Overview of The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook I’ve known professor and filmmaker Valerie Soe ever since she started producing her documentary film, Love Boat: Taiwan, where I eventually became a minor producer, interview subject, and archival footage provider. So … Continue reading
CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: Breaking the Code (some spoilers)
While looking through the CAAMFest 2026 online guide, the documentary Breaking the Code, caught my eye. After seeing the film, I regret not being able to see the film in-person, especially since the subject of the film, Kanwal Rekhi and … Continue reading
CAAMFest 2026: Opening Night featuring ‘The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas’ & Gala
One of my favorite events in the San Francisco Bay Area since moving here in 1999 is attending CAAMFest. CAAM stands for the Center for Asian American Media. CAAMFest 2026 celebrated its 44th year as the nation’s leading showcase for … Continue reading
Taiwan Documentary ‘Invisible Nation’ Airing in May AND Streaming NOW on PBS
I’ve been a big fan of the documentary Invisible Nation ever since I first saw the film back in October 2023 at the Mill Valley Film Festival. I have even become friends with the director/producer Vanessa Hope. I am excited now … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History, Movies, TV
Tagged Chinese Taipei, Invisible Nation, PBS, republic of china, Streaming, Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen
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Forgotten Island Movie to Explore Filipino Folklore
As 8Asian writers, John and I get press releases from movie studios promoting their work. I was pleasantly surprised to see an announcement about Filipino culture being explored in the upcoming Forgotten Island movie. From the synopsis in the movie … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Forgotten Island, H.E.R., jo koy, KPop Demon Hunters, Lea Salonga, Liza Soberano, Ronny Chieng
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KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Confirmed
Netflix has just confirmed that a KPop Demon Hunters Sequel is on its way! Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, co-directors and also screenwriters on the previous version, will return. Maggie Kang says: “I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music
Tagged Audrey Nuna, Chris Appelhans, Ejae, Huntr/X, KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie Kang, Rei Ami
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Oldest Asian American film included into the National Film Registry
The Oath of the Sword, the oldest Asian American film, has been included into the US National Film Registry. Produced in 1914, it is the story of a Japanese couple separated when the man goes to study at UC Berkeley. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Movies
Tagged Denise Khor, Japanese American, National Film Registry, The Oath of the Sword
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USPS Stamp Honoring Bruce Lee Stamp Released
This past Wednesday, February 18th, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the release of a stamp honoring Bruce Lee: “Lee was born in San Francisco in 1940 and raised in Hong Kong, where he began appearing in movies. His … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Movies, TV
Tagged Bruce Lee, stamps, United States Postal Service, USPS
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Apple’s 2026 Chinese New Year Short: Glad I Met You
Every year, Apple releases a Chinese New Year short film that is shot on their latest iPhone, and every year I look forward to the story that is created. This short for 2026 is called Glad I Met You. Apple’s … Continue reading
Rosemead Movie is in Bay Area Theatres this Weekend
Expanding beyond its initial limited release in Los Angeles and New York City, the Rosemead movie is in Bay Area Theatres this weekend. Why has it gotten a larger release? It could be because of the Oscar buzz that Liu’s … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Movies, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Fremont, Lawrence Shou, Lucy Liu, Rosemead
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Rosemead: Review, Lucy Liu Interview, and Extremely Limited NYC LA Release
I first heard of the film Rosemead when I saw a social media post from a friend who happened to attend a screening in New York City back in May of this year. The movie starred actress Lucy Liu, of … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, Movies
Tagged 8mm Film Review, Lawrence Shou, Lucy Liu, mental health, Rosemead, SFFILM, Taiwanese, taiwanese american
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Asian American Grammy Nominations for 2026
News about Asian American Grammy Nominations for 2026: there are a lot of them! I can’t think of another year that nominated so many Asian Americans. There is definitely a K-Pop influence with KPop Demon Hunters Huntr/X song Golden getting … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Movies, Music
Tagged Anderson Paak, Darren Criss, Golden, Huntr/X, KATSEYE, KPop Demon Hunters, Maybe Happy Ending
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