Category Archives: Movies

Is the Green Hornet’s Kato Just Another Model Minority Stereotype?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Jason I was really excited to see The Green Hornet that just recently came out. I heard a lot of things about it before it came out, including the character, Kato, played by Jay Chou. I am impressed by … Continue reading →

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Jay Chou: More Than a Sidekick in ‘The Green Hornet’

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Dino-Ray

If an overprivileged trust fund frat boy became a superhero and recruited the foreign exchange Asian student that he paid to do his homework the result would be The Green Hornet. Like many movies in Hollywood, Hornet has been playing … Continue reading →

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Controversy over Dreamworks’ “Monkeys of Bollywood”

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Edward

Dreamworks Animation recently announced that they will be making an animated musical based on the Ramayan, a Holy Scripture of the Hindu faith (which can be loosely compared to the Bible or Qu’ran). On board with the film is composer A.R. … Continue reading →

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3 Minutes with Harry Shum Jr. and Stephen “tWitch” Boss

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Mike

If you don’t have the attention span for a full 24 hours, how about just 3 Minutes? This bite-sized action short features Harry Shum Jr. (Glee), Stephen “tWitch” Boss (So You Think You Can Dance) and Katrina Law (Spartacus: Blood … Continue reading →

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The Green Hornet: Taking a Joy Ride in Black Beauty

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Dino-Ray

In the upcoming movie adaptation of the beloved comic, The Green Hornet (and it’s in 3D!) Taiwanese sensation Jay Chou steps into the role of Kato and Seth Rogen plays the title character. But let’s face it — let’s face … Continue reading →

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An Epic Wedding Gift: “The Journey” Short Film (aka The Debut 2)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jeff

Some people create videos as epic “save the date” wedding announcements.  Some people create movies or slide shows at their wedding telling about how the couple met.  Patricio Ginelsa created the above movie as a gift to his wife and … Continue reading →

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The Working APA Actor: Randall Park

Posted on January 4, 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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Bang Bang Official Trailer

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Moye

Bang bang! Sometimes it’s nice to see a movie with Asian Americans that’s not about ninjas, samurais or martial arts. Check out the official trailer for Bang Bang, an independent film starring Thai Viet G and David Huynh. The gritty … Continue reading →

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How To Be a Bad Asian: I Love Big Trouble in Little China

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Jeff

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 →

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Asian American Top 10 Lists for 2010

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jeff

As is typical towards year end, top 10 lists for the year are coming out, and there are a number of lists for things Asian American.  Northwest Asian Weekly has put out a list of the top 10 Asian American … Continue reading →

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On Kickstarter: HIBAKUSHA, An Animated Documentary of a Hiroshima Survivor

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Ernie

Anime and Kickstarter fans as well as people learning more about the horrific atomic bomb attacks during WWII should listen up, as a Kickstarter page has been created in an attempt to raise $2,000 for the film Hibakusa, an animated … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Win a 5-disc Martial Arts DVD Prize Pack; in honor of Ong Bak 3’s premiere on VOD, XBOX, Playstation & Amazon.com

Posted on December 15, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Hey martial arts fans! Did you know that Ong Bak 3 premiered Friday December 3 on VOD, Amazon.com, Xbox Marketplace, Playstation Network? It also opens in theaters January 14, 2011. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Read on… Ong-Bak: Muay … Continue reading →

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