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Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender – Episode 1 Review

Posted on February 24, 2024 by tinabot

The long awaited Avatar: The Last Airbender live action show from Netflix finally released, and all 8 episodes are out. Here are my impressions of Episode 1. Story: Very good. There was already solid source material to work with, and … Continue reading →

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Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender out February 22, 2024

Posted on February 1, 2024 by tinabot

After the Shyamalan debacle Avatar: The Last Airbender film, aside from the fact that it was an awkwardly cut and executed version of the otherwise amazing and fun source material inspired by Asian culture and mysticism, there was widespread outcry, … Continue reading →

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Netflix’s The Brothers Sun: Review (Spoilers)

Posted on January 9, 2024 by John

As we had mentioned back in December, the Netflix series The Brothers Sun premiered January 4th. I just finished binge watching the series, and I don’t think I can say enough great things about it!  The series is about: “When … Continue reading →

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Netflix Action Comedy Series “The Brothers Sun” with Michelle Yeoh Premiering January 4, 2024

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Jeff

If you can’t get enough of Michelle Yeoh, January 4 will be your chance to see her in action again in the Netflix series The Brothers Sun. She stars as Eileen, the mother of Charles and Bruce Sun.  Charles and … Continue reading →

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Netflix’s BEEF Creative Team Responds to David Choe Rape Controversy

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Jeff

After what has seem liked an agonizingly long time to say anything, the creative team behind Netflix’s BEEF, including creator Lee Sung Jin and lead actors and executive producers Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, responded to the controversy stemming from … Continue reading →

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A24’s Netflix Series BEEF with Ali Wong and Steven Yeun Premiering on April 6

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Jeff

After a clean sweep at the Oscars for the major acting categories, A24 will release a new series on Netflix called BEEF, starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, on April 6.  The series is about how a road rage incident … Continue reading →

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8mm Review (Non-Spoiler): Jimmy O. Yang Stars in Christmas RomCom ‘Love Hard’

Posted on November 22, 2021 by John

I heard about Love Hard a few months ago, and I thought that it was interesting that Yang was going to be in a romantic comedy, surprisingly starring against a white female lead. Yang is best known for his work … Continue reading →

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8mm Review: Let It Snow

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Jeff

While the upcoming A Sugar and Spice Holiday movie features Asian Americans, another Christmas movie from last year has two Asian American actors, Anna Akana and Jacob Batalon, as significant characters.  Let It Snow was released in 2019.  I finally … Continue reading →

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Amazon Prime Video: Jimmy O Yang: ‘Good Deal’ Comedy Special Now Streaming

Posted on May 14, 2020 by John

Now that Netflix has popularized streaming comedy specials, Amazon Prime Video is seems to be starting to make more of an effort in this area (or at least this is the first special I have noticed). Jimmy O. Yang’s ‘Good … Continue reading →

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8mm Review: Netflix’s ‘Tigertail’ – A Taiwanese Journey to an Unfulfilled American Dream (Spoilers)

Posted on May 11, 2020 by John

I’m a bit late getting to this, but I did watch ‘Tigertail‘ when it premiered on Netflix on April 10th. Tigertail was written, produced and directed by Alan Yang (most known for his work on Netflix’s ‘Master of None.’). The … Continue reading →

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8mm Review: Filmmaker Alice Wu Returns with Netflix’s ‘The Half of It’

Posted on May 4, 2020 by John

The Half of It was released by Netflix on May 1st and is about: “When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn’t expect to become his friend — or fall … Continue reading →

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Netflix “The Healing Powers of Dude” Actress Sophie Kim

Posted on January 30, 2020 by John

Recently, the Netflix TV series ‘The Healing Powers of Dude” premiered: “Meet Noah, he’s an 11-year-old with social anxiety disorder starting middle school. School can be tough, but with the help of his emotional support dog, Dude, plus his friends … Continue reading →

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