Category Archives: 8Series

8Books Review: In Waves by AJ Dungo

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Jeff

In Waves is graphic novel by AJ Dungo, published in 2019. As you might notice from the cover, the book’s content will soon be animated movie available in the US on Netflix. I will write about that in a separate … Continue reading →

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8mm Film Review: Forgotten Island (No Spoilers)

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Jeff

I watched Forgotten Island last weekend and as a Filipino American, I enjoyed it immensely. Will non-Filipinos enjoy it as much? If this movie will have any kind of legs, it must appeal to a broad audience. Here is my … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Shot on iPhone 18 Pro: “new trick” by ROSÉ

Posted on September 20, 2026 by John

Like clockwork, Apple has released a new iPhone this fall – the iPhone 18. And with that comes a new ad campaign, starring ROSÉ, of Blackpink (and individual) fame. ROSÉ isn’t Asian American, but she is Asian and Apple’s commercial … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: H Mart

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Jeff

I first saw this commercial in H Mart while waiting for The Wife to finish shopping. I had never seen it on TV, but it played on the  monitors inside the store. This commercial and others on the H Mart … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang was a Chinese Government Agent

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Jeff

We used to do a series called Asians Behaving Badly. This series highlights Asians and Asian Americans who went against the model minority stereotype and did heinous things. As time went on, it fell out of favor. Indeed, during and … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Expedia’s ‘One Place for Summer Getaways’

Posted on June 12, 2026 by John

I saw this Expedia television ad while watching the NBA Finals Game 4 (what a game!): “From vacation rentals to road trips, Expedia has every family getaway covered. The Evergreens’ family vacation started with Expedia. The one place you go … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Gestational Diabetes

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Jeff

I thought I knew most of the major Asian American Medical Hazards, but this one surprised me. Asian American women have the highest risk of Gestational Diabetes. Some label this the largest undocumented disparity in maternal health. For those of … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook

Posted on May 19, 2026 by John

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 →

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: Breaking the Code (some spoilers)

Posted on May 18, 2026 by John

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 →

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: Forge

Posted on May 14, 2026 by John

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 →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Farmers Insurance ‘Fountainhead’

Posted on April 7, 2026 by John

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 →

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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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