Category Archives: 8Series

8mm Film Review: “Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres”

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres Ben Fong-Torres, Annie Liebovitz, and Cameron Crowe. Written, directed, and produced by Suzanne Joe Kai. “Ben was in the middle of this revolution from the get-go and it all … Continue reading →

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8mm Film Review (Non-Spoiler): ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’

Posted on September 3, 2021 by John

I’ve been a fan of Marvel comics as a kid, collecting comics including Spider-Man, The Avengers, the Fantastic Four, etc. and a fan of the film adaptations from the first Tobey Maguire Spider-Man to the first official Marvel Cinematic Universe … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: “Share Something Real on Portal: Tattoo”

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Jeff

This ad for Facebook’s Portal was an  pleasant surprise.  I loved how it showed three generations of an Asian Americans.  Showing that Asian Americans is a good way to slowly chip away at the perpetual foreigner stereotype.  I also liked … Continue reading →

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8 reasons to move ‘In The Heights’ to the top of your movie list

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Decerry Donato

In the Heights, Lin Manuel Miranda’s adaptation of his broadway musical, hits the big screen this June. Here are 8 reasons to move it to the top of your movie list: Music  In The Heights is jam-packed with musical numbers … Continue reading →

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H.A.G.S. (Have A Good Summer), a short documentary by Sean Wang

Posted on May 28, 2021 by jozjozjoz

I stumbled upon Sean Wang’s short documentary ‘H.A.G.S.’ an opinion piece in the New York Times (with support from the Sundance Institute) and although it was supposed to be about “adulthood,” it turned out to be much more meaningful and … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Lily

Tashie Bhuiyan’s debut novel Counting Down with You is a heartwarming YA novel about Bengali teen Karina Ahmed and 28 life-changing days. When Karina’s parents go back to Bangladesh for a month, she starts tutoring bad boy Ace Clyde. Before … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Andrew Yang for Mayor of NYC: ‘Hope Is on the Way’

Posted on May 7, 2021 by John

Back in January, former Democratic presidential candidate announced his candidacy for the Mayor of New York City. I was pre-occupied with personal matters at the time, so I didn’t blog about it. The mayoral primary election is less than two … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: A CODA Story

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jeff

I first saw this commercial during the 2021 Academy Awards, which seems entirely appropriate given the increased visibility of Asian American’s during the year’s awards.  Tony Lee, a lead design at Google Brand Studios, talks about his experiences growing up … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: Simplicity at Home by Yumiko Sekine

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Lily

Simplicity at Home: Japanese Rituals, Recipes, and Arrangements for Thoughtful Living is a wonderfully calming experience. Written by Yumiko Sekine, founder of Fog Linen Work, with gorgeous photos from Nao Shimizu, this is a guide to making a simple and … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: Tonkatsu Miso Ramen

Posted on March 29, 2021 by John

I was at Costco recently and came across Pulmuone Foods USA’s Tonkatsu Miso Ramen. It looked appealing to me for two servings for a cost of $11.99. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a single bowl of ramen at a … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “We Could Be Heroes” by Mike Chen

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Lily

Curling up with Mike Chen’s recent novel, We Could Be Heroes, turned out to be the perfect snow day activity. Regardless of whether you were also deluged in snow over the past couple days, reading We Could Be Heroes is … Continue reading →

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8mm Review: A Sugar and Spice Holiday

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jeff

With nowhere to go on yet another night of the COVID-19 lockdown, The Wife and I settled in to watch the first Lifetime movie with Asian American leads.  As we rarely watch the Lifetime channel, I decided to keep my … Continue reading →

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