Category Archives: TV

Taiwan Documentary ‘Invisible Nation’ Airing in May AND Streaming NOW on PBS

Posted on May 5, 2026 by John

I’ve been a big fan of the documentary Invisible Nation ever since I first saw the film back in October 2023 at the Mill Valley Film Festival. I have even become friends with the director/producer Vanessa Hope.  I am excited now … Continue reading →

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Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak Ended: More Love and Hate

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Jeff

Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak ended this week. On the same day that I posted about his success too! As with when he was winning, his exit has generated both love and hate. What did he do that has drawn … Continue reading →

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Love and Hate for Jeopardy Contestant Jamie Ding

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Jeff

Nothing increases Jeopardy ratings like a long winning streak.  Jeopardy contestant Jamie Ding has a current 31 game winning streak that has people taking notice, including Good Morning America, which interviewed him last week. Some of that notice is bad, … 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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USPS Stamp Honoring Bruce Lee Stamp Released

Posted on February 20, 2026 by John

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 →

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Huntr/X Singers Upcoming Performances: Sesame Street, LA Concert, and Movie Singalong

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Jeff

Fresh off their performance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Huntr/X Singers – EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna, have a number of upcoming performances. They will  appear on Sesame Street on Netflix next month. They are also … Continue reading →

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KPop Demon Hunters Singers Tonight Show Performance and Interview

Posted on October 9, 2025 by John

Finally, what the world was waiting for – a live performance of ‘Golden’ by the KPop Demon Hunters Singers themselves, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami! Less than 24 hours of this being posted on YouTube, the performance has over … Continue reading →

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Huntr/X SNL Appearance

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Jeff

I was pleasantly surprised to see this Huntr/X SNL appearance. They aren’t on screen that long, but their cameo contributes to a pretty funny Saturday Night Live sketch. It’s amusing that they got Bad Bunny, a huge figure in Latin … Continue reading →

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Viki J-Drama Review: A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You

Posted on August 10, 2025 by tinabot

Fuji TV’s period drama A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days With You begins uniquely with a katsudo-benshi or silent film narrator who serves as guide for modern audiences to the Showa 11 (1936) setting throughout the series. The narrator introduces … Continue reading →

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Squid Game Season 3 Official Trailer

Posted on June 2, 2025 by John

Netflix just released the trailer for Squid Game Season 3, which they state is the final season. It will be coming to Netflix on Friday, June 27th: “Every game must come to an end. Squid Game. The final season. June … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2025 Closing Night with the Cast of Yellow Face

Posted on May 15, 2025 by John

CAAMFest 2025 Closing Night screened a filming of the play, Yellow Face. It was a  special evening with the cast of Yellow Face in attendance after the play’s recent nomination for three Tony’s, including: Best Revival of a Play Best … Continue reading →

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Netflix Japan’s “First Love”

Posted on April 19, 2025 by tinabot

Utada Hikaru’s “First Love” was a big hit, but it was more popular within Japan itself than anywhere else in the world. It’s a testament to its indelible place in modern Japanese consciousness that an entire Netflix produced drama would … Continue reading →

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