Author Archives: Xxxtine

About Xxxtine

The main Canuck here I (sometimes) give a different perspective. I used to be 'read only' but you can actually hear me via POP 88 on 8Asians podcasting sister site Popcast88.com. Always trying to find that right balance between fluff and substance, I tend to focus my interests in discovering different perspectives. Look forward to hearing (and perhaps seeing) things you wouldn't anywhere else. Current vice and embarrassingly obsessed with: Kpop group AFTER SCHOOL

Stereotypes on TV: Can’t Win Even When We Do

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Xxxtine

Recently the NYTimes ran a piece celebrating a significant milestone in North American Western Hollywood TV; two of the strongest and most interesting female leads are being played by Asian-American actresses; Maggie Q as Nikita and Lucy Liu as Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations, TV | 9 Comments

Maria Kang: No Excuses for the Average

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Xxxtine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl4Pmp6fpGk “What’s Your Excuse?” “Me, I have none.” I consider myself very average, perhaps just a tad below in terms of overall lifestyle. I’m not particularly ambitious and relatively healthy with a few lifestyle adjustments to cope with inherited medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Current Events, Health and Beauty, Lifestyles | 4 Comments

The Guillotines: Film Review

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Xxxtine

Opening June 14th at the Four Star Theatre in San Francisco and already available on iTunes & VOD, The Guillotines tells the story of a brotherhood of secret assassins who find themselves in the middle of a rebellion conflicted between … Continue reading →

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Miss Korea 2013: One Dream, One Face

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Xxxtine

Photo: via Reddit When I first saw the candidates of Miss Korea 2013, I had no idea they were beauty pageant contestants and just remarked how even I, as an Asian female had trouble telling them apart. The beauty pageant … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, DUDE WTF ASIA, Entertainment, Health and Beauty, Observations | 9 Comments

Hot Docs: Canadian International Documentary Festival April 25-May 5

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Xxxtine

Hot Docs, North America’s largest International Documentary Festival opens its doors April 25th – May 5. Held in Toronto each year, the festival buzzes with filmmakers and industry agents sharing their untold stories and bringing issues to light for all … Continue reading →

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PSY Releases Follow-up Track: ‘Gentleman’

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Xxxtine

For those wanting to turn a blind eye to PSY’s latest release Gentleman may be pleasantly surprised to know that it would be worth at least the 5 minutes for the music video. There are a lot of the same … Continue reading →

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Whatcha Wearin’? – Korean Movie Review

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Xxxtine

Whatcha Wearin’? (Original title:나의 PS 파트너 MY PS PARTNER) is a sexy romantic comedy about how relationships both make and destroy us and how a little phone sex just may help you make that connection. After finding out his ex-girlfriend … Continue reading →

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PSY’s Anti-American Past and Understanding Anti-American Sentiment

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Xxxtine

I’ve been very hesitant to write about PSY’s participation (and apology) in an Anti-American protest particularly because as one of a couple of 8Asian contributors who is not American, I simply was indifferent (and also tired of the whole Gangnam … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Music, Observations | 41 Comments

16th Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival – Film Highlights

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Xxxtine

The Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival celebrates it’s Sweet 16th Nov 6-11 in Toronto and Nov 16-17 in Richmond Hill. For the TL;DR types, check out our video interview with the festival’s Program Director, Aram Siu-Wai Collier. The Opening Gala … Continue reading →

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8Asians Chats With…The Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Xxxtine

The Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival celebrates its Sweet 16th birthday Nov 6-11 in Toronto and Nov 16-17 in Richmond Hill. I sat with Aram Siu-Wai Collier, the Director of Programming for this year’s festival to go over some of … Continue reading →

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8Asians Chats With…Blush [Exclusive Skype Interview]

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Xxxtine

Blush, formed in 2010 via an Asia-wide talent search, comprises of 5 girls from 5 different Asian countries. Already with a list of solid Billboard Dance Chart toppers such as “Undivided” and “Dance On.” Their latest track “Miss Out” is … Continue reading →

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