Media Releases, Dec. 11, 2012
It’s a big week for Media Releases, as Steve Aoki, Bruno Mars and the fourth Bourne film push the Asian-Americanness to the max.
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Friday Features, Dec. 7, 2012
Friday Features returns in this packed … brimming … damp? update to the week’s new release films, graded for their Asian-American presence.
Media Releases, Dec. 4, 2012
It’s a Batman-packed edition of Media Releases, as this week sees the release of the final Christopher Nolan film, along with a trilogy collector’s pack.
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Alexander Wang Named New Balenciaga Creative Director
Balenciaga names new creative director for its RTW and accessories lines.
Jason Chu Releases Album to Much Love
Jason Chu, who is perhaps the next-gen Mike Shinoda, is set to release his new album Friday, Nov. 30, with a free concert in L.A.
5 Funny Holiday Gifts Your Brother Will Love
Is your brother a jokester who loves to give everyone funny gifts? Then why not turn the tables and surprise him with a funny gift?
Dumpling’s Getting an Upgrade
Dumpling’s relocated to the Big Apple and needs your help in redesigning the website.
Interview: Deb Oh and the Cavaliers
Deb Oh packs a lyrical punch that competes along the lines of Regina Spektor and Sarah Jaffe admirably. It’s a shame, then, that you might never have heard of her.
Friday Features, Oct. 12, 2012
Remember Charice? That Filipino girl who tried to break out with a self-titled CD and appearances on Glee? Well, she’s in a movie in this week’s Friday Features. Huzzah!
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Jan Yanehiro Offers Tips for Asian Women
Jan Yanehiro to speak at Cherry Blossom Alumnae event.
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Audrey Magazine Sets to Expand
Asian women’s magazine celebrates 10th anniversary.
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An Asian Woman Behind Every White Man
Post analyzes ads for Asian-American representation.
Hayao Miyazaki Showcase Comes to Cleveland
Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved films grace Cleveland in a month-long series from the Cinematheque.
Friday Features, Sept. 28, 2012
Friday Features returns from hiatus, in an edition that sees more singing, foul-mouthed ladies and the resurrecting of a school in trouble.
5 Awesome Seasonal Business Ideas to Help Raise Holiday Cash
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be worried about funding the expense. But why worry when you can get crafty instead?
Asian-American Facts Figured
We visualize the poverty and education levels of the Asian-American community, demonstrating the sometimes large gaps between ethnic groups.
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Michelle Kwan Engaged
And they will make super babies.
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Nintendo Announces WiiU Price, Date
Nintendo WiiU priced and dated for release.
Friday Features, Sept. 14, 2012
Alice and Ada Wong save the world from kidnapped girls and faith-based religious cults in this week’s Friday Features.
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Intern Sues Hearst Corporation
Diana Wang, a former unpaid intern at Hearst Corporation, the media empire behind such titles as Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire, is suing the company after performing sometimes menial tasks for long hours and little recognition, in a class-action lawsuit: http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/09/norma-rae-of-fashion-interns.html
Media Recaps: Week of 9/9/12
This week’s Media Recaps takes a look at violence perpetuated from within a family. Would you ever harm yours?
Friday Features, Sept. 7, 2012
Sometimes we know everything there is to know about a film before it premieres. Other times, we don’t. These are those films.
Cataloging the Gay Gamut
They’re black, white, yellow and come packaged in blue jeans, bow ties and pressed suits.
Five Racist Brands That Got Asian Wrong
We take a look at the five brands that blaringly berated Asian-Americans for profit and personal gain, and some that are still doing it.
Friday Features, Aug. 31, 2012
A possessed doctor runs a moonshine operation in this week’s Friday Features…or something.
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Asian-American Men Prefer Other Asians
Asian-American men, it’s suggested, are less likely to be engaged in an interracial marriage than their counterparts, according to a WBEZ radio news item: http://www.wbez.org/series/race-out-loud/asian-american-men-less-likely-date-interacially-102033
Korean Actors and Their Asian Style
Korean actors often wear clothes that people want to emulate, not only for their style, but also for the feeling those clothes endow.
Friday Features, Aug. 24, 2012
Tens of Asian-Americans invade this week’s Friday Features, even if Jamie Chung plays a submissive Engrish speaker…
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Hwang Receives Mighty Accolade
David Henry Hwang wins mighty accolade for his cross-cultural playwrighting in the form of a Steinberg award.
Media Recaps: Week of 8/19/12
California congressional candidate Jay Chen opens a third office and raises excitement for Asian and minority voters, in this week’s Media Recaps.