Category Archives: TV

Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy Now Available Online for Free

Posted on September 1, 2010 by John

Earlier this year, I had reviewed the documentary film, Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy. The film had its national broadcast premiere this past week on PBS’s POV series. For a limited time, from September 1, 2010 through November … Continue reading →

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YouTube Entertainer KevJumba and his Dad on The Amazing Race 17

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Ernie

So, this was unexpected: YouTube Comic KevJumba and his father — the source of a lot of KevJumba’s comedic bits — have been cast on the latest season of The Amazing Race, albeit with the normal names of Michael and … Continue reading →

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Archie Panjabi Wins Emmy

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Tim

Archie Panjabi won the Emmy for best supporting actress on Sunday night for her role as Kalinda Sharma on the show The Good Wife. She was born in West London to Sikh parents. This is the first Emmy win for … Continue reading →

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Miss Philippines Loses Miss Universe 2010

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ernie

Last night, Miss Mexico won the Miss Universe pageant, but anyone who watched the show knew that from the auditorium full of Filipinos to host Natalie Morales’ exasperated “Wow, it looks like all of the Philippines is cheering her on … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Best Buy Geek Squad Geeks

Posted on August 20, 2010 by John

With a phrase like “With every laptop, you get a geek,” I knew I was going to see an Asian American in the commercial and was going to brace myself as to how that particular Asian American geek was going to … Continue reading →

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Southern California’s Nom Nom Truck Featured on The Great Food Truck Race

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Moye

The Great Food Truck Race kicked off this past weekend on The Food Network, featuring seven of the top gourmet food trucks in a reality show competition that takes them across the country. Hosted by Tyler Florence, the series pits … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Filmmakers Shoot ‘First’ 3D Porn Film

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ernie

The Chinese, inventors of many things: Fireworks! Paper! Electronic equipment, similar to the iPod in functionality but different in branding!  And, thanks to this news report from the AFP – THE FIRST 3D PORN FILM. That said, the otakus have … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Asian Dude on a Scooter for Huggies

Posted on July 28, 2010 by John

I just came across this hilarious commercial for Huggies after watching a fascinating segment on Nightline about the diaper industry, which is apparently a $7 billion industry annually in the United States. I watch a lot of TV, so I’m … Continue reading →

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TV Networks offer A Taste of the Old Country

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Jeff

“Every evening, millions of families in India gather around their TV sets to watch “Balika Vadhu,” a soap opera about a married 8-year-old girl. At the same time, Indian households in the U.S. that have access to it switch to … Continue reading →

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