Category Archives: TV

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises McDonald’s Pranksters Pushing For Asian American Inclusion

Posted on November 15, 2018 by John

This a great story on a prank when two Asian American men noticed that Asian Americans weren’t being profiled in some of McDonald’s restaurant’s posters: “Earlier this month, Jevh Maravilla and Christian Toldeo became viral superstars because of a mock poster … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Mo’ Chinese Mo’ Problems”

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 5: “Mo’ Chinese Mo’ Problems” Original airdate November 9, 2018. The ladies will kick it:  While going door to door as a U.S. Census volunteer, Evan discovers there’s another Chinese family in the … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Workin’ the ‘Ween”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 3: “Workin’ the ‘Ween” Original airdate October 20, 2018. It’s the heart afraid of breaking Marvin and Honey ask Louis and Jessica to be their baby’s godparents.  Jessica eagerly agrees, mostly so Marvin … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat” Episode Review: “The Hand That Sits the Cradle”

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 2: “The Hand That Sits the Cradle” Original airdate October 12, 2018. I’m goin’ out tonight: Jessica volunteers to take care of Honey’s zuo yue zi (“sitting the month,” which I just learned is a … Continue reading →

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Non-Spoiler ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Fresh Off the RV”

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 1: “Fresh Off the RV” (season premiere) Airs tonight, October 5, 2018 at 8:00. It’s the end of summer, 1998 in Fresh Off the Boat time, and it’s time for Honey to have … Continue reading →

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AA Industry Success, Geoffrey Owens & Acting Realities

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Guest Writer

by Tim Lounibos It’s an amazing time The past several weeks have been absolutely amazing for the Asian American entertainment industry. Crazy Rich Asians blew past $100 million at the box office in less than three weeks, becoming the most … Continue reading →

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Kids Meet Issues in New Web Series ‘Radical Cram School’

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Guest Writer

By Nako Narter What does it mean to be an Asian American child in Trump’s America? New episodes are still rolling out for comedian Kristina Wong’s Radical Cram School, a web series featuring not merely a cast of Asian kids, but … Continue reading →

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is not our ‘Black Panther.’ It’s a Movement.

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Guest Writer

By Tim Lounibos Major strides (25 years ago) Twenty-five years ago, an Asian American industry movement seemed imminent. I was young and returned from Hong Kong as the lead in Clara Law’s Wonton Soup. Major strides were being made with the successful … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Renewed for Fifth Season

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

It’s not the ’90s without the Huang family. #FreshOffTheBoat is returning for Season 5! 🎊 pic.twitter.com/IKGpOZK9bD — Fresh off the Boat (@FreshOffABC) May 11, 2018 Aaaaaaaaand EXhale. I’m often optimistic to a fault.  A Pollyanna.  An extreme benefit-of-the-doubt-giver.  Yet if … Continue reading →

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jimmy O. Yang

Posted on April 4, 2018 by John

I’m a big fan of Stephen Colbert and saw that Jimmy O. Yang, of HBO Silicon Valley fame, was going to be on the show, I was curious as to learn more about him. As I’ve blogged before, I am not … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “King in the North”

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 4, Episode 19: “King in the North” Original airdate March 20, 2018. Synopsis:  Honey needs time away from home to relax and get ready for the baby, so Jessica tricks her into going north to … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Measure Twice, Cut Once”

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 4, Episode 18: “Measure Twice, Cut Once” Original airdate March 13, 2018. Synopsis: Louis has second thoughts about buying Kenny Rogers’s half of Kenny Rogers’s Michael Bolton’s Cattleman’s Ranch.  This frustrates Jessica, who’s sure it’s … Continue reading →

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