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Monthly Archives: January 2024
Apple’s 2024 Chinese New Year Short: Little Garlic
Every year, Apple releases a short film for Chinese New Year that is shot on their latest iPhone, and every year I look forward to the story that is created. This short for this 2024 is called Little Garlic. Apple’s … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Movies
Tagged Apple, Chinese New Year, iPhone, iPhone 15 Max, Little Garlic, lunar new year, Marc Webb
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Taiwanese Indigenous Musicians on US Tour with Small Island Big Song
A couple of years ago, I saw the Small Island Big Song project featured on Taiwanese news and decided to check out the entire album as well as the many music and interview videos on their YouTube channel. This project … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music
Tagged concert, indigenous, musicians, Piteyo Ukah, Putad, Sauljaljui, small island big song, Taiwan
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Liberty Mutual Insurance’s ‘First Word | Truth Tellers’
I forget when I saw this cute commercial – probably while watching the San Francisco 49ers play. The premise is that the mother has been telling everyone how much money she’s been saving switching her insurance to Liberty Mutual, causing … Continue reading
An Astronaut, an Asian Parent’s Expectations, and a Space Ship Hatch Lock
“If you guys don’t give me a chance to repair my instrument, I’m not going back.” Asian Americans sometimes joke about Asian parents’ high expectations, but the expectations of an Asian father had lasting effects on space travel. In this … Continue reading
Traveling Japan: Fort Goryokaku at Hakodate, Hokkaido
Although relatively less known in the States, Hokkaido is a common travel destination for people in Asia, so I’ve known quite a few family and friends who have visited this most northern part of Japan, and I’ve commonly seen pictures … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged hakodate, hokkaido, Japan, rurouni kenshin, shinsengumi, travel
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Quiz Lady wins an 2024 Critics Choice Award
When I read John’s review of Quiz Lady, I was particularly amused at his last sentence that said it probably would not be eligible for an Oscar. While I did see the movie and enjoyed it, I thought that even … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies, TV
Tagged awkwafina, Critics Choice awards, Gloria Sanchez Productions, Quiz Lady, Sandra Oh, Will Ferrell
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“Beef” Wins Big at Emmy and Critics Choice Awards
In addition to winning three Globe Globes, the Netflix series Beef won eight Emmy awards! The awards include: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Ali Wong) Outstanding Lead Actor in … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies, TV
Tagged ali wong, beef, Emmy awards, Lee Sung Jin, Loki, Steven Yeun
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Netflix’s The Brothers Sun: Review (Spoilers)
As we had mentioned back in December, the Netflix series The Brothers Sun premiered January 4th. I just finished binge watching the series, and I don’t think I can say enough great things about it! The series is about: “When … Continue reading
Posted in 8Series, Entertainment, Local, Southern California, TV
Tagged Justin Chien, Michelle Yeoh, Netflix, Sam Song Li, The Brothers Sun
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Disney+ cancels American Born Chinese TV Series
Despite good reviews, Disney+ is canceling any future seasons of American Born Chinese. Apparently viewership was not enough to warrant renewal. Not coincidentally, Disney+ and many other streaming services are cutting back on content spending. According to the cancellation article, … Continue reading
“Beef” Takes Top Honors at 2024 Golden Globes
The Netflix series Beef won every 2024 Golden Globe category for which it was nominated, three in total. It won Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies, TV
Tagged A24, ali wong, beef, Celine Song, Golden Globes, Greta Lee, Past Lives, Steven Yeun
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Publishing Your Way as a Change Maker: The First Chinese Festivals
I came across this Cornell webinar from an alumni email about a “Leadership Lunch and Learning” webinar series. The topic was the following: “L Sam Zhang, author and illustrator of The First Chinese Festivals series of picture books, speaks on … Continue reading