Monthly Archives: March 2011

Sucker Punch Co-Writer Steve Shibuya on Zack Snyder, Facing Demons & Fantasy Worlds

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Moye

Steve Shibuya is probably very excited now that Sucker Punch, the movie he co-wrote with director Zack Snyder, is finally hitting theaters this weekend. It’s been a project that took 10 years to imagine, mold and write with his former … Continue reading →

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New K-Town Sizzle Reel Looks Just Like an Asian Jersey Shore

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Ernie

And on the seventh day, the Asian American Pop Culture God rested as his creation, the Asian-American-reality-show-pilot-similar-to-Jersey-Shore-but-not-because-Jersey-Shore-has-Italians-and-these-people-are-clearly-Asian K-Town was created, and Asian American Pop Culture God decided it was good. Well, good in a kinda trashy sort of way, enough … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Ellen Somekawa, Executive Director, Asian Americans United

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Ellen Somekawa is a third-generation Japanese American from Minneapolis. There she was an activist in the Asian American student movement, the anti-apartheid movement, the anti-nuclear movement and the movement against uranium mining and for indigenous land rights in the Black Hills. Continue reading →

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Monsieur Nov Brings Smooth French Asian Soul

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Edward

Over the past few days, I have come across Monsieur Nov, a French R&B singer of east Asian descent who is a well known artist in France. I’m pretty sure he’s not that well known here in America and that … Continue reading →

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How To Be a Bad Asian: I’m a Metalhead

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mike

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. … Continue reading →

Posted in How To Be A Bad Asian, Music | 44 Comments

Serious Eats: 30 Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Ramen

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ernie

From our must-read food blog of choice, Serious Eats: “Ramen in the U.S. has come a long way. Once known only in its 10-for-a-dollar instant-lunch form—a staple of offices and dorm rooms all around the ’80s and ’90s—high-end real ramen … Continue reading →

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Cinematographer Larry Fong Talks ‘Sucker Punch’

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Moye

You may not know Larry Fong by name but you’ve probably seen much of his work as the cinematographer for 300, Watchmen, the highly anticipated Super 8 from JJ Abrams and now, Sucker Punch starring the likes of Emily Browning, … Continue reading →

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VIRAL LIKE SARS: Driving in India

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ben

Every time I watch driving videos, I’m amazed that there aren’t more accidents that are caused by the dynamic flow of traffic. I mean, two lanes are supposed to constrain people to the lanes, right? But in China and India, … Continue reading →

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Do Asians Hate Asian Americans?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

I was reading the Los Angeles Times earlier and came across an article about Gary Locke’s nomination as ambassador to China and the feelings of the Chinese toward a Chinese American like Locke. It struck a nerve with me and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations | 106 Comments

Akira Film Reveals Casting Short List (Surprise: They’re White!)

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Moye

Looks like the live-action film of the iconic anime Akira is slowly coming together and today, Deadline revealed the short list of actors to take the two lead roles of Tetsuo and Kaneda. The adaptation now takes place in New … Continue reading →

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The Working APA Actor: Kristina Wong

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Edward

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading →

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Groupon CEO Blames Ad Agency for Controversial Super Bowl Ad

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Moye

Remember that controversial Groupon commercial with Timothy Hutton that trivialized the situation in Tibet to promote their deal-of-the-day coupons? Gosh, that seems like ages ago. After defending their lighthearted take on a not-so-lighthearted issue, Groupon CEO Andrew Mason is now … Continue reading →

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