Author Archives: John

About John

I'm a Taiwanese-American and was born & raised in Western Massachusetts, went to college in upstate New York, worked in Connecticut, went to grad school in North Carolina and then moved out to the Bay Area in 1999 and have been living here ever since - love the weather and almost everything about the area (except the high cost of housing...)

Asian American Commercial Watch: Allstate Check First Blue Man

Posted on March 6, 2026 by John

 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 →

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Alex Honnold Free Solo of Taipei 101

Posted on March 4, 2026 by John

[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 →

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USPS Stamp Honoring Bruce Lee Stamp Released

Posted on February 20, 2026 by John

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 →

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New York Times Cooking: The Dying Art of Serving Dim Sum | On the Job

Posted on February 17, 2026 by John

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 →

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Golden State Warriors 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration Night

Posted on January 29, 2026 by John

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 →

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Largest H Mart in the US Will Open in Fremont, California

Posted on January 23, 2026 by John

H Mart, the biggest Asian grocery chain in the United States, announced recently that they are opening the largest H Mart store yet. It will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Fremont, California: “A 100,000-square-foot, two-story … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: ‘Miles Apart’ – A Hallmark/United original Mini Movie

Posted on December 1, 2025 by John

I was pleasantly surprised by this four minute mini movie called Miles Apart advertised by United Airlines on Facebook: “While flying United Polaris business class back to her job in the Big City, a conflicted traveler overshares with her fellow … Continue reading →

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Rosemead: Review, Lucy Liu Interview, and Extremely Limited NYC LA Release

Posted on November 26, 2025 by John

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 →

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Mistress Dispeller Review and Discussion

Posted on October 27, 2025 by John

Film Overview When going through the list of films I might possibly see during CAAMFest 2025 back in May, the documentary Mistress Dispeller caught my eye: “In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in … Continue reading →

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Documentary ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ Premieres at 48th Mill Valley Film Festival

Posted on October 10, 2025 by John

The 48th Mill Valley Film Festival started last Thursday, October 2nd. One of the films I was interested in screening was ‘Diamond Diplomacy: “Long considered America’s official pastime, ever since baseball was introduced to Japan in the late 19th century, … Continue reading →

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KPop Demon Hunters Singers Tonight Show Performance and Interview

Posted on October 9, 2025 by John

Finally, what the world was waiting for – a live performance of ‘Golden’ by the KPop Demon Hunters Singers themselves, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami! Less than 24 hours of this being posted on YouTube, the performance has over … Continue reading →

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48th Mill Valley Film Festival & Review: ‘Left-Handed Girl’

Posted on October 7, 2025 by John

I recently wrote about the Taiwan’s Official Oscar Submission: Left-Handed Girl and its upcoming limited theatrical release in mid-November as well as Netflix release in late November. As I write this, the film currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of … Continue reading →

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