Author Archives: Edward

About Edward

Edward Hong is an actor and spoken poet. Passion to make a change in this world through the performing arts and activism defines his ongoing life and it is the struggle against all things unjust that gives him this passion to be one heck of a talkative, stubborn man. It, however, does not mean he strives to be a champion or role model of any community but to be the man who will be honest and say the things nobody will have the balls to say. He is the jester who is outspoken in what he believes in most passionately and therefore cannot be pinpointed that he will do what you expect him to do.

Yes, We’re Open Review & Interview From LAAPFF 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Edward

First brownie point that needs to be given out immediately with Yes, We’re Open: with a largely Asian American cast as the leads, the story has nothing to do with their ethnicity nor any cultural awkward elements that are found … Continue reading →

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2012 LAAPFF Opening & Shanghai Calling Review

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Edward

Ah, the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is here. It’s that one time of the year where a truck load of Asians and Asian Americans in the entertainment industry here in LA come to mingle amongst themselves for … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows Review: A Decent Bloody Time

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Edward

http://youtu.be/wpWvkFlyl4M Whether you like it or not, the vampire craze is still going strong and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. While Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows (which comes out on May 11th) is yet another film in the vampire genre, … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Asians In The Bachelor/The Bachelorette?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Edward

Following the heels of Nathaniel Claybrooks and Christopher Johnson, two African American football players who filed an entertainment lawsuit against ABC, executive producer Mike Fleiss, and The Bachelor/The Bachelorette’s production companies, I demand there be some fine Asian brothers and sisters … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Virginia Tech Shooting 5 Years Later

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Edward

April 16th, 2007 engraved a bloody mark as the worst school shooting in American history and gave a shocking jolt to the Korean American community, something that hasn’t been felt since the LA riots, which coincidentally marks the 20th anniversary this month. … Continue reading →

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Why are Asian American Films Bad?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Edward

Before I even wrote the April’s Fools article Joy Luck Ranked Greatest Asian American Film Of All Time, I have contemplated for the longest time creating a list for the Top 10 Worst Asian American films of all time. There’s … Continue reading →

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Marion Barry and His Issue Against “Dirty Asian Shops”

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Edward

After celebrating his win today in the Democratic primary for the Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry made this particular comment at his victory party: “We got to do something about these Asians … Continue reading →

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Joy Luck Club Ranked Greatest Asian American Film Of All Time

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Edward

On March 31st after a conference on ranking the top 15 Asian American films, entertainment industry folks have declared that Wayne Wang’s Joy Luck Club, based on Amy Tan’s masterpiece novel, is the greatest Asian American film of all time … Continue reading →

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An Asian American’s Thoughts On The Killing Of Trayvon Martin

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Edward

As most of you may have heard by now, the media has been blowing up the past several weeks over the death of Trayvon Martin, a 17 year old African American kid who was shot and killed on February 26th … Continue reading →

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L.A. Koreatown Faces New Resdistricting Maps

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Edward

On March 8th, residents of L.A.’s Koreatown community showed up in droves to see through that their voice would become part of Council District 13 for increased self-determination and representation in city government. About 200 Korean Americans wore yellow t-shirts … Continue reading →

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Mnet America’s Short Notice Asian American Short Film Program Open For Submissions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Edward

Short Notice, Mnet America’s short film program is out there for Asian Americans. If you win it, you get to win $5,000. Say what? Are you an Asian American film maker with a compelling short film that you want to … Continue reading →

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National Film Society Hosts PBS Online Film Festival

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Edward

http://youtu.be/pX9x0caN32I The National Film Society is hosting PBS’ very first online film festival, which premiered on Monday, February 27th. First of all, who’s the National Film Society, you ask? The NFS consists of Patrick Epino and Stephen Dypiangco as their … Continue reading →

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