The first time I heard about Cassandra Cain, I had no idea that she was Asian American. I only knew that she had had a run as Batgirl, and that I should check out the issues featuring her. So imagine my surprise when she made a cameo in Red Robin, looking distinctly…Asian. I had to…
Just watched this trailer for the movie A Rainy Day for Earthworms. The synopsis: Set in Chinatown, A RAINY DAY FOR EARTHWORMS follows the perspective of a 1st generation Chinese-American child after a tragedy shakes the community. I didn’t find out much about the plot from the trailer, and I’m not sure if I’m totally…
This is pretty cool. “Dressed” is a documentary about Nary Manivong, a fashion designer who used to be homeless. Manivong’s parents abandoned him and his siblings when he was fourteen. He struggled to survive on the streets of Columbus, Ohio. When he saw a copy of Vogue magazine, he realized that he wanted to be…
From February 12 to May 8, the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington will be displaying photos from the Seattle Camera Club. The club, which ran from 1924 to 1929, was founded mostly by Issei men: first-generation Japanese immigrants. However, it had an eclectic mix of members, including non-Japanese men and even several…
As a journalist (kind of) I have an obligation to be honest, so here goes: I’ve read The Joy Luck Club (and many other Amy Tan books) multiple times. I might even have teared up over The Joy Luck Club, movie version. I thought it was poignant, moving, and so, so true. Which is clearly…
The LA Asian Pacific Film Festival is looking for some people to work for them! Visual Communications seeks outstanding, motivated individuals for employment and volunteer opportunities in preparation for the 27th annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, April 28 through May 7, 2011 at the Directors Guild of America, Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Theatre, and…