Category Archives: 8Series

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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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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A Short Review: Ayo Check up (Jeremy Lin Executive Producer)

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Jeff

I was curious to see this short when I learned that Jeremy Lin produced it. Ayo, Check Up tells the story of two men playing a basketball game that becomes much more than just a basketball game. I liked it … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: Being Mortal

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Jeff

I learned about Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal in a roundabout way. John and I receive a lot of marketing materials about Asian American movies and media in general. One of those movies is Good Fortune directed and starting Aziz Ansari. … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: McCain Foods’ “Bring the family together fast with Quick Cook Fries”

Posted on August 28, 2025 by John

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 →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Beyond, Together | Asian+American from The Asian American Foundation

Posted on August 8, 2025 by John

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 →

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CAAMFest 2025 Opening Night featuring Third Act

Posted on May 28, 2025 by John

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 →

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CAAMFest 2025 Film Review: Blossoms Under Somewhere

Posted on May 22, 2025 by John

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 →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: On the Street Foods’ Beef Bulgogi

Posted on May 3, 2025 by John

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 →

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San Francisco International Film Festival Premiere of ‘Isle Child’: Review and post-screening Q&A

Posted on April 30, 2025 by John

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 →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: Pulmuone’s Beef Japchae

Posted on April 28, 2025 by John

I was at my local Costco in Silicon Valley the other day and came across this offering, Pulmuone’s Club Beef Japchae: “Once considered a royal dish, Japchae is a flavorful noodle stir-fry and one of Korea’s most-loved dishes that can … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Childhood Allergies

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Jeff

A recent study of Asian American children in Northern California has revealed that Asian American children are more likely to develop certain allergies than white children.  When broken down by Asian American subgroup, Filipino children were almost twice as likely … Continue reading →

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