Tag Archives: Lisa See

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Review

When I first saw the trailer for Snow Flower and The Secret Fan, I had horrifying fears that this film would be Joy Luck Club 2: Asian Women Being Oppressed by Asian Culture (Again) since it was also directed by Wayne … Continue reading

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Director Wayne Wang on APA Identity in the Media

It’s been a while since we have heard from Wayne Wang. In fact, it’s been a while since we have seen him cover some Asian ground in film — but that’s where Snow Flower and the Secret Fan comes into … Continue reading

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Opens in U.S. on Friday

I had a chance to see a VIP screening of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, directed by Wayne Wang and based on Lisa See’s bestselling novel and while an official review by Edward will be up later this week– … Continue reading

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Hapas, Quapas, and More: Multiracialism Redefining “Asian American”

“I’m half Japanese, and my husband is all Irish.  Our kids have very Celtic coloration — pale skin and fair hair. They’re not obviously Asian in appearance at all, and yet they still feel very connected with that part of … Continue reading

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