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Category Archives: Entertainment
Forgotten Island Movie to Explore Filipino Folklore
As 8Asian writers, John and I get press releases from movie studios promoting their work. I was pleasantly surprised to see an announcement about Filipino culture being explored in the upcoming Forgotten Island movie. From the synopsis in the movie … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Forgotten Island, H.E.R., jo koy, KPop Demon Hunters, Lea Salonga, Liza Soberano, Ronny Chieng
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KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Confirmed
Netflix has just confirmed that a KPop Demon Hunters Sequel is on its way! Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, co-directors and also screenwriters on the previous version, will return. Maggie Kang says: “I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music
Tagged Audrey Nuna, Chris Appelhans, Ejae, Huntr/X, KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie Kang, Rei Ami
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Oldest Asian American film included into the National Film Registry
The Oath of the Sword, the oldest Asian American film, has been included into the US National Film Registry. Produced in 1914, it is the story of a Japanese couple separated when the man goes to study at UC Berkeley. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Movies
Tagged Denise Khor, Japanese American, National Film Registry, The Oath of the Sword
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USPS Stamp Honoring Bruce Lee Stamp Released
This past Wednesday, February 18th, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the release of a stamp honoring Bruce Lee: “Lee was born in San Francisco in 1940 and raised in Hong Kong, where he began appearing in movies. His … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Movies, TV
Tagged Bruce Lee, stamps, United States Postal Service, USPS
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How K-Pop is changing Korean and English
Even while many people were upset about Bad Bunny’s Superbowl performance in Spanish, songs with Korean words have been topping American music charts. Moreover, American families have been singing along with these songs in movie theatres. In that context, I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyles, Music
Tagged APT, English, Erica Brozovsky, Golden, Huntr/X, K-Pop, Korean
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Apple’s 2026 Chinese New Year Short: Glad I Met You
Every year, Apple releases a Chinese New Year short film that is shot on their latest iPhone, and every year I look forward to the story that is created. This short for 2026 is called Glad I Met You. Apple’s … Continue reading
Ruth Asawa Documentary released by New York MOMA
The New York City Museum of Modern art (MOMA) put together this fantastic Ruth Asawa documentary. Despite reading about her, going to an exhibit on her work, and writing about her, this documentary taught me something new about her. I … Continue reading
Rosemead Movie is in Bay Area Theatres this Weekend
Expanding beyond its initial limited release in Los Angeles and New York City, the Rosemead movie is in Bay Area Theatres this weekend. Why has it gotten a larger release? It could be because of the Oscar buzz that Liu’s … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Movies, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Fremont, Lawrence Shou, Lucy Liu, Rosemead
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Duet with Yo-Yo Ma
@officeofmayorwu An honor and dream come true to perform alongside @yoyoma.official at Boston Symphony Hall. 💜 Thank you @celebrityseriesofboston for fostering a love for the arts in our city always and for this extraordinary We The People live broadcast shared … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: ‘Miles Apart’ – A Hallmark/United original Mini Movie
I was pleasantly surprised by this four minute mini movie called Miles Apart advertised by United Airlines on Facebook: “While flying United Polaris business class back to her job in the Big City, a conflicted traveler overshares with her fellow … Continue reading
Rosemead: Review, Lucy Liu Interview, and Extremely Limited NYC LA Release
I first heard of the film Rosemead when I saw a social media post from a friend who happened to attend a screening in New York City back in May of this year. The movie starred actress Lucy Liu, of … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, Movies
Tagged 8mm Film Review, Lawrence Shou, Lucy Liu, mental health, Rosemead, SFFILM, Taiwanese, taiwanese american
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The Faces of Ruth Asawa – Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
The Ruth Asawa Retrospective may have moved from San Francisco to New York, but a particularly fascinating exhibit of her work remains in the Bay Area. The Cantor Art Center at Stanford University is hosting The Faces of Ruth Asawa. … Continue reading