Category Archives: Reviews

‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Tight Two”

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 16: “Tight Two” Original airdate March 15, 2016. Microsynopsis: Louis injures his leg while attempting to entertain Jessica, putting him in a cast and wheelchair. This leaves it up to Jessica to oversee … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Dicky Wexler’s Last Show”

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 18: “Dicky Wexler’s Last Show” Original airdate March 11, 2016. Symptoms:  Ken’s “favorite patient,” an old-school standup comic named Dicky Wexler, approaches Ken for medical clearance so he can perform at the Friar’s Club. Despite … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Keep ‘Em Separated”

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 15: “Keep ‘Em Separated” Original airdate March 8, 2016. Microsynopsis: Now that he’s spending less time at the restaurant, Louis keeps intruding on Jessica’s time with Honey. To get him out of their … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken at the Concert”

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 17: “Ken at the Concert” Original airdate March 4, 2016. Symptoms: Ken senses that Molly is pulling away from him, so in a bonding effort, he escorts her and her friends to an Emblem3 concert, … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Expatriates” by Janice Y.K. Lee

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Lily

The Expatriates, Janice Lee’s long-awaited second novel, poignantly captures the lives of three American women in Hong Kong. Transplanted into a new locale, they struggle with some of the cliched tropes (seeking escape, finding meaning) but also with some unexpected ones. What … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Meeting Molly’s Boyfriend”

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 16: “Meeting Molly’s Boyfriend” Original airdate February 26, 2016. Symptoms:  When Molly introduces her new boyfriend to Ken and Allison, Allison is confronted with a confidentiality issue: the new boyfriend is the son of one … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Michael Chang Fever”

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 14: “Michael Chang Fever” Original airdate February 23, 2016. Microsynopsis: Inspired by the tennis success of Michael Chang, Emery takes up the sport, with the enthusiastic support of his parents. He’s declared “a … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Beyond the Tiger Mom” by Maya Thiagarajan

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Koji Steven Sakai

I’ve always seen myself as a Tiger dad. I know saying that has a lot of negative connotations. But I have big dreams for my toddler. First, he’s going to get into Harvard, then either make the NBA or play … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “The Wedding Sitter”

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 15: “The Wedding Sitter” Original airdate February 19, 2016. Symptoms:  Ken and Suzy are invited to a Welltopia doctor’s wedding. Suzy is reluctant to go, supposedly because she doesn’t care for weddings, but what she … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Phil’s Phaves”

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 13: “Phil’s Phaves” Original airdate February 16, 2016. Microsynopsis: Louis brings home his family’s first “Internet computer,” and thanks to Evan’s proficiency, the family immediately discovers a website that’s given Cattleman’s Ranch a … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: “Smart People” Takes on Race at Second Stage

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Lily

Smart People, now at 2econd Stage Theatre in New York, takes an incisive look at the role race plays in our lives, from career to personal, and particularly when the two mesh. Written by Lydia Diamond and starring Mahershala Ali (House of … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Love and Loopholes”

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 12: “Love and Loopholes” Original airdate February 9, 2016. Microsynopsis: Honey and Marvin offer to sit Emery and Evan so Louis and Jessica can have a date night without the kids. Marvin and … Continue reading →

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