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Asian American Commercial Watch: McCain Foods’ “Bring the family together fast with Quick Cook Fries”
I was watching a KPop Demon Hunters‘ ‘Golden‘ music reaction video when this commercial streamed. It shows a normal American family that happens to be Asian American. They are enjoying McCain Foods USA’s Quick Cook Fries together. McCain Foods is … Continue reading
8Asians Exclusive: Kaitlyn Chen vs Paige Bueckers
As I had blogged about, I got to see the Dallas Wings’ Li Yueru play when they played against the Valkyries back in July at the Chase Center in San Francisco. I had only in planning to attend that game … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, Bueckers, Golden State Valkyries, Kaitlyn Chen, Paige Bueckers, Valkyries, WNBA
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8Asians Exclusive: Dallas Wings’ Li Yueru vs. Golden State Valkryies
I was fortunate to attend the franchise opener of the Golden State Valkyries (GSV), the first WNBA expansion since 2008). Given that the Valkyries are based in San Francisco, I’m able to attend the home games. I recently saw the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dallas Wings, Golden State Valkyries, Li Yueru, Valkyries, WNBA, Yueru Li
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Beyond, Together | Asian+American from The Asian American Foundation
I’m late for this announcement, but an interview with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) was recently aired, so in some ways, I am on time! Back at the end of July, TAAF announced a new campaign: “The Asian American Foundation … Continue reading
Kaitlyn Chen Plays in Her First WNBA Regular Season Game
We had blogged recently that the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries had signed Kaitlyn Chen to a short-term contract after they had initially let her go prior to the regular season starting. Chen’s first game in the regular WNBA season was an … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, Golden State Valkyries, Kaitlyn Chen, taiwanese american, Valkyries, WNBA
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Squid Game Season 3 Official Trailer
Netflix just released the trailer for Squid Game Season 3, which they state is the final season. It will be coming to Netflix on Friday, June 27th: “Every game must come to an end. Squid Game. The final season. June … Continue reading
CAAMFest 2025 Opening Night featuring Third Act
18 One of my favorite annual events I’ve enjoyed after moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1999 is CAAMFest. Prior to 2013, CAAMFest was known as the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. This year’s CAAMFest was … Continue reading
CAAMFest 2025 Film Review: Blossoms Under Somewhere
When I read the description of this Hong Kong produced film, I thought it was interesting and also a bit odd, I will provide a Film Review of Blossoms Under Somewhere later. First, a summary of Blossoms Under Somewhere: “Ching, … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, Entertainment, Movies
Tagged Blossoms Under Somewhere, CAAMFest 2025
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The WNBA Golden State Valkyries’ Franchise Opener
I had a chance to witness San Francisco Bay Area history with the WNBA’s latest expansion team. On Friday, May 16th in San Francisco, I watched the Golden State Valkyries‘ franchise opener against the Los Angeles Sparks. The game featured the … Continue reading
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports
Tagged ali wong, Chase Center, Golden State Valkyries, Kaitlyn Chen, Nakase, Natalie Nakase, San Francisco, Valkyries, WNBA
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CAAMFest 2025 Closing Night with the Cast of Yellow Face
CAAMFest 2025 Closing Night screened a filming of the play, Yellow Face. It was a special evening with the cast of Yellow Face in attendance after the play’s recent nomination for three Tony’s, including: Best Revival of a Play Best … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Theatre, TV
Tagged Daniel Dae Kim, David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, PBS, Shannon Tyo, yellow face
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Asian American Frozen Foods: On the Street Foods’ Beef Bulgogi
On the Street Foods Beef Bulgogi is another Korean dish that I found at my local Silicon Valley Costco. I don’t know if Costco still has its own prepared fresh bulgogi, but I do like refrigerated or frozen foods. I … Continue reading
Posted in 8Series, Asian American Frozen Foods
Tagged beef bulgogi, bulgogi, Costco, Korean, On the Street Foods
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San Francisco International Film Festival Premiere of ‘Isle Child’: Review and post-screening Q&A
Last year at the San Francisco International Film Festival, I got to see on opening night Sean Wang’s feature length directorial debut of Didi , which premiered at Sundance earlier in 2024. At this year’s 2025 festival, I got to … Continue reading
