Oscars Controversy Reminds That Asians Don’t Matter in Hollywood
Guest Contributor: Larissa Lam (@larissalam) For weeks we have endured endless chatter about #OscarsSoWhite and how to better increase diversity…
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How Chris Rock Undermines His Own Message With Unnecessary (and Racist) Anti-Asian Jokes
At the age of 51, Chris Rock has evolved far beyond being the brash stand-up comedy of his early days.…
Rejecting the Mere Optics of Diversity: Why I Support AAPI Independent Media
2015 has been an interesting year for me. I’ve always identified as a proud fangirl – a lover and connoisseur…
Upcoming “Absolutely Fabulous” Film Will Feature Actor in Yellowface
The British 1990’s sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous” is slated to return in 2016 after a 20 year run on British television that…
“East of Hollywood”: It’s Not Easy Being an Asian American Actor When You’re Not the Asian Non-Asians Think You Are
We’ve finally entered December of 2015, and I have one end-of-the-year prediction to make: expect a deluge of year-in-review think pieces…
6 Questions for “April’s Way”, A New Short Film on Korean American Shopkeepers During The LA Riots
In 1992, the acquittal of four Los Angeles Police Department officers who savagely beat motorist Rodney King sparked one of the…
“She Lights Up Well”: New Independent Film Written, Directed & Starring Asian American Woman In a Story About Self-Discovery
The trailer feels like Girls meets This Is Where I Leave You. In She Lights Up Well, Sophie (played by the film’s writer and director,…
New Website Aims to Create Comprehensive Database of anti-Asian Media Stereotypes, But…
Negative, oftentimes racist, portrayals of Asian Americans have persisted in Western media for over a century. When we are not…
“Advantageous”: Smart, Subtle and Sorrowful Science Fiction By Women of Colour Filmmakers
“We’re looking for someone that’s a little more… universal.” This line — uttered by James Urbaniak’s character Fisher in Jennifer…
Hollywood’s “Strange” Erasure of Asian Characters | #AStrangeWhitewashing
A mere week after I wrote a post swearing off of sharing fan news, the fandom insidiously pulled me back…
“9-Man” is Premiering on a Television Near You on May 5th!
Last year, I reviewed a truly outstanding documentary called “9-Man” by filmmaker and friend of this blog, Ursula Liang. “9-Man”…
Rest in Peace, Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy, actor best known for his role as Spock in the original Star Trek series, has passed away of…