Category Archives: Reviews

‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Coming from America”

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 1: “Coming from America” Original airdate October 11, 2016. Microsynopsis: Continuing the story begun in the season 2 finale, Louis follows his brother Gene back to Taiwan, hoping to bury the hatchet (again) … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken’s Banquet Snub”

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 3: “Ken’s Banquet Snub” Original airdate October 7, 2016. Doctor, doctor, gimme the news. Pat is asked to host the Welltopia banquet this year, instead of Ken, who has done the honors for the past … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken and Allison Share a Patient”

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 2: “Ken and Allison Share a Patient” Original airdate September 30, 2016. What does the chart say? Ken and Allison disagree on whether a patient’s ailment is physical or psychological, getting their professional relationship off … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Allison’s Career Move”

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 1: “Allison’s Career Move” Original airdate September 23, 2016. What seems to be the problem? Allison is offered a position at Welltopia, something that appeals to neither her nor Ken, although’s Allison’s current practice is … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Fortunes” by Peter Ho Davies

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Lily

Peter Ho Davies’ latest novel The Fortunes traverses 150 years of Chinese American history through the stories of four characters. Beginning with Ah Ling, biracial servant to railroad baron Charles Crocker in the late nineteenth century, the book moves on to … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “We Gon’ Be Alright” by Jeff Chang

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Lily

Author of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop and Who We Be, Jeff Chang’s latest book We Gon’ Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation is an incisive series of essays looking at race in America. Drawing on recent events, including Donald Trump, Black Lives … Continue reading →

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NYC Theater Review: “Aubergine” by Julia Cho

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Lily

Aubergine, a new play written by Julia Cho, opens today at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Running through October 2, it’s an emotional story about family, death, and food. Ray’s father is home on hospice with his son Ray, a … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Not Your Sidekick” by C.B. Lee

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Lily

It has been a good summer for fun-loving, ass-kicking Asian American superheroines, and if you’re not already, get on board for C.B. Lee’s Not Your Sidekick. Its biggest flaw? Being the first in the series, leaving us on the edge waiting … Continue reading →

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NYC Theater Review: “Green Card: A New Musical”

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Lily

Green Card: A New Musical takes on immigrant artists and the American dream in a new musical from young director Dimo Kim. Playing at Theatre at St. Clement’s until August 26, it focuses on the story of Han, an actor … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Bones of Grace” by Tahmina Anam

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Lily

Tahmina Anam’s The Bones of Grace is a beautifully written love letter that weaves in family, desire, and the fossil of a walking whale. Zubaida, the woman at the center of this novel, is on the eve of leaving her PhD program … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Rich and Pretty” by Rumaan Alam

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Lily

Rich and Pretty is not your average book about friendship, where everything is great, your friends can do no wrong, and everyone is beautiful. Ok, everyone is beautiful, at least it seems. But still, this is a book that offers a complicated … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Not a Self-Help Book” by Yi Shun Lai

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Lily

Yi Shun Lai’s novel Not a Self-Help Book: The Misadventures of Marty Wu delves into friendships, relationships, career crises, and how to deal with your mother. Written in a diary style, Marty Wu guides us through the ups and downs of … Continue reading →

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