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…
Look, I don’t know what’s going on with the title of this movie, but I got wind of it via Disgrasion, and I thought I’d post about it. Lemonade Mouth, according to the press release, is an upcoming Disney Channel movie starring “popular stars” of the Channel. It’s about a group of students at Mesa…
I’m late to this! Apparently, the Wall Street Journal recently published an article by Amy Chua entitled Why Asian Mothers are Superior. It’s an excerpt from Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and it’s all about how Crazy Asian Moms can browbeat their children into becoming overachieving robots. Cue battle cries emanating from…