Author Archives: Guest Writer

Indonesian Film “The Raid” Set for Hollywood Remake

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Guest Writer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWlmhMSnVdM By Halls Well that was quick: Fresh from tearing it up during the international film festival circuits, Indonesian action film The Raid has been picked up for a Hollywood remake. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Screen Gems is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | 1 Comment

APA Neighborhood San Marino Gets Papered with White Separatist Literature

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Ken The community of San Marino, the affluent neighborhood in the San Gabriel valley of California was papered with white separatist literature recently, with a resident reporting that her and her neighbors found postcards placed in their mailboxes calling … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Lifestyles, Local, Southern California | 3 Comments

WTF: Jamie Chung’s Chinese Accent in the Upcoming Film “Premium Rush”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Rahat Jamie Chung in a leading role opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt?  At least that’s what Slashfilm was predicting for the upcoming film Premium Rush: “Chung would play Levitt’s ex-girlfriend, ‘a fellow daredevil bike messenger who helps him outwit the cop.’”  … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | 15 Comments

Ship Breaking in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Mandy Solitary Bengali men stood around, barefoot, their knee-length lungi (a long cloth tied around the waist) dripping with mud and sea water. A few aligned to tug a rope tied to a hunk of metal that sat, upturned, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Observations | 2 Comments

The 8Asians Open Thread Is Back!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

Yeah, we know. It’s been a long week, from discussions on immigration politics and the past ten years after 9/11 to racist party themes. But what else is on your mind? Share your thoughts with us. Did you see that … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Eel Removed From Man’s Bladder In China

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, DUDE WTF ASIA, Health, Lifestyles, Observations, TalkAbout, WTF | 14 Comments

Takashi Miike’s Ninja Kids In Talks For Hollywood Remake

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Guest Writer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wHB9JWw5Q By 8Asians reader Halls The Hollywood Reporter reported that Nintama Rantaro (Ninja Kids!!) has garnered some interest from Hollywood. Ninja Kids, directed by prolific director Takashi Miike (13 Assassins), is a live-action adaptation of a Japanese TV show about…ninja … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | 4 Comments

The 8Asians Open Thread

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Guest Writer

So, after trying this a couple of years ago, let’s do this experiment again: we’ve seen other sites doing “open threads,” so I figured why not try it here — most of the time we here at 8Asians ask you … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Meta | 56 Comments

Pianist Yuja Wang Dons Clubwear at the Hollywood Bowl

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Idy Yuja Wang is a 24-year-old Chinese soloist, who performed this month at the Hollywood Bowl. Her attire got heads turning when she stepped on stage with a sparkly, form-fitting, orange mini-dress and 4-in. gold stilettos. It was so … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyles, Music | 18 Comments

Splendent Media to Sell Rights to Remakes of 69 Akira Kurosawa Films

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Halls Variety reports that Los Angeles-based Splendent Media will serve as a sales agent to the “worldwide rights (outside Japan) to 69 titles from filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, including 19 screenplays that were never produced.” Not included in the deal … Continue reading →

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Toxic Chinese Honey Made It to U.S. Stores

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Guest Writer

According to the U.S. Food Safety News Chinese honeymakers are disguising the origin of their honey by shipping it to other Asian nations including Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, in order to smuggle it to the United States. What’s worse is … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Environment, Food & Drink | Leave a comment

HSBC India’s Davis Says Wages Rising as Rivals Poach Bankers

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Guest Writer

“Many look at outsourcing as the ultimate evil in the U.S., but its beauty may lie in how it redistributes wealth globally. In fact, the continuous wage increases by Western companies to pay its workers in developing markets actually helps … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Business | 2 Comments