Category Archives: Asian American

Teddy Zee on Hollywood

I copped this from Alpha Asian and thought some of you might find it interesting.  Teddy Zee has a long list of achievements in Hollywood.  Check out the video above where he shares advice on how to “make it.”  He … Continue reading

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Asian Racism and the “Asian of Reason”

One of our readers posted a link to the “Asian of Reason” a few days ago.  I’m always interested in Asian American opinions, and I was excited about the existence of a new Asian American blog.  However, upon a quick … Continue reading

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“This is a Bust” by Ed Lin (Review)

bigWOWO Rating: Asian American Gold We often talk about the publishing industry on this site: how mainstream publishers kill good stories, whitewash the literary scene, and edge out the edgier stories created by newer literary talent.  It’s very true–notice that … Continue reading

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Frank Chin debates Yunte Huang on the topic of Charlie Chan

Thanks, N and C for sending this: Sleuthing Out Charlie Chan. Click on “Listen To This Show” on the top of the page (or click here), and you’ll be able to hear Frank Chin debate Yunte Huang about Huang’s new … Continue reading

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The Happy Post

(Corny but happy and cute video above.) Thanks everyone, for your contributions to the Building Subcultures and Accepting Emotions thread.  Please keep on adding…the conversation is great, and I’m reading every comment, even if I’m not participating as much as … Continue reading

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Building Subcultures and Accepting Emotions

I’m at the car dealership right now, getting one of the seatbelts on my car fixed. I accidentally broke it while installing a car seat, and now it’s gonna cost me. But man, this waiting room is high tech. Free … Continue reading

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RiceDaddies Founder on the Today Show

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Check out Jason Sperber, the co-chief of RiceDaddies, on the Today Show above. I think he is quickly becoming the most prominent Stay at Home Dad in the … Continue reading

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Why Am I Doing This? (Review)

“Why Am I Doing This?” trailer from Tom Huang on Vimeo. bigWOWO rating: Asian American Silver Thanks to Alpha Asian, who sent me the DVD for Why Am I Doing This? by Tom Huang.  I was interested in the movie … Continue reading

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Should Lyoto retire?

This is an interesting video.  ESPN talks to Lyoto Machida’s father Shinzo and asks if Lyoto should retire.  Shinzo says that Lyoto should retire, that he has spoken with the rest of his family about his opinion but has yet … Continue reading

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A Great Wall

Does anyone remember this movie?  (Sorry, the video above has some issues with the audio.)  It was called “A Great Wall,” and I remember seeing it on an airplane way back when in the mid-80′s.  I think it was the … Continue reading

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