Kara Wang Explores Motherhood and Grief in “From Embers”
Nowadays, Asian moms are the main character. The film “From Embers” stars Kara Wang (“Top Gun: Maverick”) as not only...
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Healing Through History: Monuments of Chinese American Exclusion and Reconciliation
On May 6, 1882, the United States Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which implemented a 10-year ban on Chinese...
Films to Watch at the 2024 Vancouver Asian Film Festival – Cold Tea Collective
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival returns for its 28th year from November 7-17, 2024, both online and in-person. The array...
Bad Genius subverts the model minority myth, starring Callina Liang, Jabari Banks and Benedict Wong – Cold Tea Collective
Bad Genius subverts the model minority myth Bad Genius is an American adaptation of the popular 2017 Thai film of...
The Representation Paradox in “Star Wars”: Depicting Asian Culture in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
“The Acolyte’s” addition as the latest live-action series in the “Star Wars” franchise on Disney+ marks a significant milestone in...
Breaking Silence in Shiori Ito’s “Black Box Diaries”
Content warning: The following article contains details of sexual assault that could be triggering. In 2015, Shiori Ito, at the time...
Wonho, THE JETs and 98 Degrees Are Hitting Up This Year’s Unforgettable Gala
The Unforgettable Gala Announces An All-Star Lineup for This Year’s Ceremony. (Photo by Daniel Byun.) It’s that time of year...
What To Watch in November
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPsKzjnNY9IFilmOct. 29, 2024Alright, this came out last month, but we are too big of fans of this Miss Filipina American...
The Evolution of Hudson Yang: From “Fresh Off The Boat” to Harvard
From playing Eddie Huang to studying at Harvard, Hudson Yang is charting his own course on the high seas of...
Exploring Cultural Hubs for Southeast Asian Students in California
Amid the diverse population of California’s university campuses, Fresno State stands out as a microcosm of the state’s vibrant Southeast...
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