For The Read: Samuel Liu + Slate + The Tiger Parents of Silicon Valley

Monday, July 20, 2015

I'll have to read through this article a little more later on, and while just one person's perception - still interesting enough. Here's a snippet from the article down at Slate:

My high school, academically top-of-the-line, illustrates one of the many absurdities of a country populated by different cultures and yet seemingly still possessed by that primordial urge to seek those whose skin color is the same—which goes to show once again that what is natural is not always good. In the end, we self-segregated because it made us feel more comfortable. And we lost out on all sorts of chaotic cultural interactions that might have happened in between.
I go back and forth on environments - sometimes it's good to be insulated and other times it's good to be immersed in so many things you don't know.

Ordway Apologizes For "Miss Saigon"

Monday, July 20, 2015

In the news from last week it's been great to hear about the Ordway and their apology for putting the showing of "Miss Saigon". Even though I protested and gave my voice to the cause - I did wonder how much any of it would do because of the $$$ the show brought in and wondered if public shaming would just be better (or getting people to chain themselves naked to the theater old school and new school style). While the current Ordway president will be leaving, I think it's safe to say we won't be seeing this production any more and it gives me a little more hope in how things can get done.

In Pictures (With A Gun): Mia Katigbak + Angela Lin + Christopher Larkin

Monday, July 20, 2015



From an NYT article from last month on Mia Katigbak and the National Asian American Theater Company. The above is from the NAATC's show "Futura".

#TBT MV 3: Shot For Me (Remix) - Drake [Michelle Martinez ft. Lil Crazed]

Thursday, July 16, 2015

#TBT MV 2: 클래지콰이(Clazziquai Project) - 러브레시피

Thursday, July 16, 2015

#TBT MV 1: With Tim Be Told (AKA #TBT With TBT)

Thursday, July 16, 2015



Not too far back...

Maybe I'm Someone Else's Harvey Wallbanger

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Chalk this up to one of those posts that is just, well - what it is - but I was thinking about this guy I used to work with - let's call him "Harvey Wallbanger" - hence the title of the post - and how sometimes I just didn't like "Harvey Wallbanger".

"Harvey Wallbanger" was smart. His peers liked him. It's not like I wouldn't talk with him or wouldn't go out to work lunches, or make jokes with him, etc. - Harvey was okay in that way (even though he knew he was smart and that could sometimes get in the way).

But sometimes it seemed that no matter what I did I would never be able to be on the same level as "Harvey Wallbanger" in some ways with other people.

It wasn't "Harvey Wallbanger's" fault.

And it wasn't his choice he was White and it wasn't my choice I wasn't (and I'm not trying to exclude or excuse what you do with privilege).

All of that being said though, I could never not notice that "Harvey Wallbanger" was White and I wasn't.

It was noticeable to me.

Sometimes very noticeable to me.

"Harvey Wallbanger" and I no longer work together now - it's been quite some time, but I wondered today - what if I'm someone else's "Harvey Wallbanger"?

It's kind of hard to not notice I have a dick.

Sometimes it's just relative to who you are but I'd like to think as we keep moving ahead in time those questions just keep getting fainter not because of them being covered up, but just because they are no longer needed to be asked - because it's level for everyone - and then everything else is what it is - no more questions needed.

Pimps be pimpy.

Squeakies get squeaky.

If you wanna do a line off an ass cheek do a line off an ass cheek.

If you wanna grill out and read a good book I say enjoy the sun and I hear they got some good deals on lotion down @ the old school 5 and dime.

A Little Ming A Little Na Some Comic-Con + Who's In Their Prime On Top Of Their Game? Yeah. That's Ming-Na Wen To You Sir

Tuesday, July 14, 2015



From the article:

"I joke a lot... but the strength of these characters do come from someone who has to fight against the adversities, fight against the prejudices, fight against the lack of roles for Asians,” Wen explained. “On the one hand I enjoy joking — that’s my coping mechanism, but ultimately, whenever you tell me I can’t do something, it makes me want to do it even more just to prove you wrong.”

SK Film "A Hard Day" Has Official Albeit Limited U.S. Release Soon

Tuesday, July 14, 2015



This was a great flick and if you get the chance to see it in a theater I highly recommend it (July 17th) otherwise get the DVD (or do both because you know you want to).

Humans + Gemma Chan + AMC

Tuesday, July 14, 2015



I haven't seen this yet, but I may start watching it. While the cast isn't completely diverse and I do wonder about the bots that are POC (and the main one being Asian) they have White ones too - although I don't know how many POC families there are that own White bots in this series (they may show them but they may not be a focus either so I'll have to watch). A UK 8-part series remake of the Swedish one...hmmm...maybe...maybe not...

Lists You Should Have Handy: 84 Films By and About Women of Color

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Just a quick one in case you missed it down @ indiewire - 84 Films By and About Women of Color, Courtesy of Ava DuVernay and the Good People of Twitter.

PBS Online Film Festival + Banana Trip + Hyungjik Lee + Now I Want To Go To Spring Break And Put Peanut Butter On Myself So I Can Sit On The Beach And Have Animals Lick Me?

Monday, July 13, 2015

Not a lot of time left for this - but you still have some time - to watch and vote for the films. Apparently Hyungjik Lee's film is currently in first place. Here's more on the film and Lee from http://www.pbs.org/filmfestival/all-films/banana-trip/.

About the film

Visiting from South Korea, Seungmin and Dongjoo are counting on their Korean-American friend John to hook them up with girls — babes in bikinis on the Florida beach, to be exact. It doesn’t take long for the trio to realize that picking up chicks isn’t as easy as John’s braggadocio would suggest. With their day at the beach ending and prospects diminishing, the friends reevaluate their mission.

About the filmmaker

A Texan by way of Asia, Hyungjik Lee was born in Dallas and moved to South Korea when he was six, thus beginning a lifetime of commuting between two countries. His interests have also covered a lot of ground, including animation, writing a fantasy novel and painting. He’s currently pursuing filmmaking at Florida State University and wants to shoot music videos while continuing to travel as much as he can.

P.S.

I haven't actually watched this - but I did quickly scroll through some random pieces (I'll catch it in full tonight as it's only 10 minutes).

And to answer your question - I have no idea where the PB minus the J reference comes from, but it just felt right because it's referencing spring break and that's just what you do on spring break - although only from what I hear as I never had the time or money to spring break it (unless you count the time I dressed up as a Palm Tree and asked people to lay under me for shade while they made googly eyes at each other and by googly eyes I mean that some people started taking off their clothes and I had to remind them that I was not a real Palm Tree and that I was indeed going to film them).

Now Accepting Applications: Visual Communications + Armed With a Camera Fellowship 2015-2016

Monday, July 13, 2015



Visual Communications is now accepting applications for its prestigious Armed With a Camera Fellowship!

In its 14th cycle, the fellowship has helped over 100 emerging filmmakers to launch careers and give voice to their Asian Pacific American heritage and communities. This program offers funding, mentorship, resources and an elite presentation venue – the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! Many AWC alumni have gone on to produce feature films and full-length documentaries. Past fellows include Daniel Hsia (SHANGHAI CALLING), Kristina Wong (WONG STREET JOURNAL), Evan Jackson Leong (LINSANITY), ERNESTO FORONDA (BETTER LUCK TOMORROW) and Erin Li (KEPLER X-47).

Get all the details here!

#TBT For A Monday: Justice For Fong Lee Rally Videos 2010 (Because You Can Always Remember)

Monday, July 13, 2015



From interviews I took @ the rally that day. Here's the full list: https://www.youtube.com/user/justiceforfonglee/videos


Your Random JLin I'm Going To Charlotte Pic

Thursday, July 09, 2015

What Box Office Mojo? I'm Wrong?

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Apparently this post on Furious 7 is not true anymore - at least according to their current set of data - which only says two things:

1. Always take a screenshot.

2. Always take a screenshot.

3. Always take a screenshot.

I'll just have to be fine with Furious 7 in the top 5.

Bruce Lee Takes Down The NFL...Or At Least The Washington "ForeSkins"

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

I've decided that until further notice I will refer to them as the The Washington ForeSkins.

And yes - it actually wasn't Bruce Lee, but U.S. District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee who ordered the six federal trademark registrations cancelled.

And true while it doesn't end this now - it does point to its ultimate death sometime in the future...

Nascar Drops Trump, PGA Still Wonders If He's That Bad (Which I Guess Makes Me A Nascar Fan)

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Sure - I know - we play golf too and it's not like Nascar has been the go to place for Asian Americans and People of Color - but at least you can take off your shirt at a Nascar event.

Golf though...it's still a little stuffy.

And while Nascar - in addition to many others including ESPN, NBA, and the country of Costa Rica - has said they don't want them some Trump - apparently Golf is still pondering this question.

Guess I'm getting me some Nascar...umm...stuff...errr...

In Memory: Susan Ahn Cuddy

Thursday, July 02, 2015



I wanted to make sure and post up about Susan Ahn Cuddy who was the first female gunnery officer in the U.S. Navy, the first Asian American woman to join the Navy, and the first Korean American in U.S. Naval Intelligence. She will be missed.

Godsteppin, Rocky Rivera, And Beatrock Music

Thursday, July 02, 2015



From Beatrock Music

Godsteppin (Produced by Fatgums)" is the latest video collab with CoolReve and Beatrock Music, capturing the aftermath of recent police brutality protests across the country. Though Rocky has provided the soundtrack to protest before in previous music, this particular track was inspired by organizers around the world who took action in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter.