Monthly Archives: November 2015

Elisa Lam’s Death and Internet Afterlife

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Jeff

In early 2013, a young Asian Canadian woman named Elisa Lam was found dead in the water tank of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles’s Skid Row.  After a cryptic video was released of her shortly before she died, the … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Big 1-2”

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 7: “The Big 1-2” Original airdate November 10, 2015. Microsynopsis: Eddie is about to turn twelve, but this year he informs his parents that he doesn’t want a party or any gifts except … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: Essential Japanese Grammar

Posted on November 10, 2015 by tinabot

After having gotten hooked on learning some legit Japanese for my trip to Japan last year, I’ve been rarin’ to continue my Japanese language skills for a future return trip to Kyoto study tea ceremony traditions. Thus, when given the … Continue reading →

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“Into The Badlands” Fight Camp

Posted on November 9, 2015 by tinabot

I once had this really annoying experience while training in boxing. The instructor was trying to show us how to use footwork and core muscles to add more power to our punch, and one guy said “I’ll just pull out … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson”

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 6: “Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson” Original airdate November 6, 2015. Symptoms: Molly admits to having half a beer at a party. Ken’s response is to teach her a lesson by demonstrating for her the … Continue reading →

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Asian American Man as Series Love Interest in ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C5fHfG_ptE When I first saw this clip featured on Angry Asian Man, the first thought I had was, “Wow! Woman fantasizing about an Asian American man – you don’t see that on TV every day!”   Crazy Ex Girlfriend is musical … Continue reading →

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8Asians News: Kung Fu Actor Tien Feng 1928-2015

Posted on November 5, 2015 by 8AsiansNews

RIP Tien Fong-sad to report the passing of one the greatest actors in Hong Kong and Taiwan cinema, Tien appeared in over… Posted by The WU TANG COLLECTION on Thursday, October 29, 2015 Taiwanese and Hong Kong kung fu actor Tien … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Good Morning Orlando”

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 6: “Good Morning Orlando” Original airdate November 3, 2015. Microsynopsis: The hosts of Good Morning Orlando invite Louis to appear on their program, to talk about his business and do a few of … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Making of Asian America,” by Erika Lee

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Lily

Erika Lee’s The Making of Asian America is a masterful work that surveys hundreds of years of Asian American history, taking an expansive view of both Asian and America, to the benefit of all. Lee investigates histories of race relations locally, … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts TV Series “Into The Badlands”

Posted on November 2, 2015 by tinabot

Set in a post apocalyptic or possibly alternate universe, the story revolves around a man named Sunny who is a Clipper or warrior loyal to a Baron who is a sort of regional warlord. The social structure is totally feudal, … Continue reading →

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