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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: Breaking the Code (some spoilers)
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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook
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Is “Ninja Assassin” an Example of a Post-Ethnic Asian Film?
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Plot Twists of Attack on Titan (Spoilers)
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Author Archives: John
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 Film Review: Forge
I was not able to view Forge in person at its CAAMFest 2026 screening, but so I watched the screener provided to me. I found the plot intriguing, plus Kelly Marie Tran stars in this independent film: “Siblings Raymond and … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, 8Series
Tagged 8mm Film Review, Andie Ju, art, Brandon Soo Hoo, CAAM, CAAMFest 2026, Forge, forgery, Jing Ai Ng, Kelly Marie Tran
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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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Asian American Commercial Watch: Farmers Insurance ‘Fountainhead’
I saw this Farmers Insurance commercial following college basketball during March Madness: “Cutting corners can leave you drowning in regret. If it’s important, it’s not worth compromising. That’s why with Farmers® you can get quality and savings.” It highlights an … Continue reading
8Asians at Alysa Liu Celebration Rally in Oakland
The Oakland and the Bay Area has been celebrating Alysa Liu and her Olympic Gold. I’m based in the San Francisco Bay Area, so I was fortunate enough to attend the Alysa Liu pre-Celebration Rally press conference and Alysa Liu Celebration … Continue reading
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports
Tagged Alysa Liu, Celebration Rally, Kristi Yamaguchi, Oakland
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Allstate Check First Blue Man
I really love this Allstate commercial called Allstate Check First Blue Man! At first I thought the Asian American fan body painted in blue might be a Duke Blue Devil fan (I got my MBA from Duke). It turns … Continue reading
Posted in Asian American Commercial Watch
Tagged Allstate, Jayhawk, Kansas, University of Kansas
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Alex Honnold Free Solo of Taipei 101
[Editor’s note – I missed this post from John until recently. A little dated but still interesting!] You might have seen, read or heard of Alex Honnold free solo of Taipei 101. Taipei 101 is one of the tallest buildings … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Alex Honnold, climbing, free solo, Netflix, skyscraper, Taipei 101, Taiwan
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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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New York Times Cooking: The Dying Art of Serving Dim Sum | On the Job
Recently, the New York Times did a nice video story on ‘The Dying Art of Serving Dim Sum,’ following Pik Chan and Cheong Yin Ho at Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood: “Pik Chan and Cheong Yin Ho have worked together for nearly … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Local, New York
Tagged Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, carts, dim sum, dim sum carts, Golden Palace, New York Times
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Golden State Warriors 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration Night
Golden State Warriors’ 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration night came early this year on Tuesday, January 20th, although the 2026 Lunar New Year isn’t until Tuesday, February 17th. I guess within a month is still okay! The last time I … Continue reading
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports
Tagged Chinese New Year, Golden State Warriors, GSW, Huaxing SF, LNY, lunar new year, NBA, Red Panda, Year of the Horse
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