Category Archives: Reviews

Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Lyle & Son”

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 6 (originally aired July 22): “Lyle & Son” Microsynopsis: Billy Gardell returns as Lyle Winkler, Steve’s childhood rival. He opens a bar across the street from Sullivan & Son, not to make a profit, but to drive … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Blackberry Q10 with Verizon Wireless + V3con 2013 Wrap Up

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Tim

If 8Asian’s offer of free tickets to V3con didn’t alert you to the fact that this wonderful Asian American Digital Media Conference happened over the June 14th, 2013 weekend in Los Angeles, well then let me tell you a little … Continue reading →

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‘Sullivan & Son’ Episode Review: “Ladies Night”

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 2, Epsiode 3: “Ladies Night” Microsynopsis: Responding to Yelp reviews calling his bar a place for old people, Steve holds a Ladies Night in hopes of drawing a younger clientele. Among other regulars, Melanie objects, insisting such a move … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Pilot, One More Time” and “Acceptance”

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

About a year ago, Dino-Ray of 8Asians mused that the new TBS show Sullivan & Son looked sort of intriguing because of its ethnically diverse cast, but would commit only to the possibility that he might see it when he … Continue reading →

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The Guillotines: Film Review

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Xxxtine

Opening June 14th at the Four Star Theatre in San Francisco and already available on iTunes & VOD, The Guillotines tells the story of a brotherhood of secret assassins who find themselves in the middle of a rebellion conflicted between … Continue reading →

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Anime Review: Psycho-Pass

Posted on June 15, 2013 by tinabot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0360H72B3W4 Psycho-Pass is an anime that is very reminiscent of the movie Minority Report. The story revolves around a new Inspector Akane who has to learn to work with Enforcers in a society where people are sorted by their Crime … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Blackberry Z10

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Tim

As most of you know, the bloggers here at 8Asians have day jobs, and blogging is really a side activity for most of us. My day job is working as a marketing executive at a high technology company in the … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Masquerade’ (2012)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Masquerade (2012). Lee Byung-hun, Ryoo Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Jang Gwang, Shim Eun-kyung. Directed by Choo Chang-min. Korean with English subtitles. The Korean historical drama Masquerade has plot elements similar to that of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper and … Continue reading →

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LAAPFF 2013: Mix-cultural Asians Find Their Roots

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Shako Liu

EDITORS NOTE from Joz: 8Asians is proud to be a community co-presenter of various films at the 2013 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications. One common theme that has been echoing in some of the documentaries … Continue reading →

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‘Jake Shimbabukuro: Life On Four Strings’ Tells Story of Ukulele Player at LAAPFF 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Shako Liu

EDITORS NOTE from Joz: 8Asians is proud to be a community co-presenter of various films at the 2013 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications. Compared to the confusing story line of Stateless, Jake Shimbabukuro: Life On … Continue reading →

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‘Stateless,’ Documentary about Vietnamese Refugees Plays at LAAPFF 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Shako Liu

EDITORS NOTE from Joz: 8Asians is proud to be a community co-presenter of various films at the 2013 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications. http://youtu.be/BhsoIJReVGg Stateless is a documentary in Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival … Continue reading →

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Gays In Asia Hidden In A “Perfect” Marriage: ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?’ at LAAPFF 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Shako Liu

EDITORS NOTE from Joz: 8Asians is proud to be a community co-presenter of various films at the 2013 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications. http://youtu.be/9eMIEViDfd0 Among the many heavy topics in the films of the Los … Continue reading →

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