The curtain has officially been dropped on Los Angeles’ theater productions. This includes the Geffen Playhouse’s run of “Man of God“ and plays put on by the historic Asian […]
Category: From the Magazine
Garment Businesses From the East Go South
For almost 30 years, first-generation immigrants Mimi and Steve Yu have owned Ki Sung Corporation, manufacturing their clothing designs in China and selling them wholesale to the garment industry […]
Adaptability In Uncertainty: How International Students Are Responding To COVID-19
Back in late January, my family and friends in Vietnam started telling me about the novel coronavirus, which had originated in China and slowly had made its way to […]
Lights, Camera, Paused: COVID-19’s Lasting Impact On Film And TV Sets
As the novel coronavirus spread throughout the United States in late February and early March, leading chains AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas announced precautionary measures to reduce seating capacity […]
When Coachella Became No-chella
The clock strikes 12, intense mouse clicking commences, nervous keyboard clattering starts to echo and palms slowly start to sweat. The monitor blinks and a message appears: “You are […]
Michael Yo’s Rocky Road To Recovery From COVID-19
Michael Yo is renowned for his lighthearted sense of humor, but in a post on his Instagram (@michaelyo) on March 30, the comedian and actor showcased a more vulnerable […]
On Broadway, The Shows Must Go On
New York City’s Times Square, the once-bustling tourist attraction swarming with thousands of visitors from all over the world, is now left empty and deserted under quarantine policies. Broadway […]
A Generational Threat: The Disturbing American History Of Anti-Asian Discrimination
In mid-February, in California’s San Fernando Valley, a 16-year-old Asian American boy was attacked and sent to the emergency room by classmates who accused him of having the coronavirus. […]
Hindsight Is The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
As the world collectively retreats indoors to wage war against the COVID-19 pandemic, life has been put on pause, and even the globe’s largest sporting event hasn’t been spared. […]
Here Are Some Of The Box-Office Releases Pushed Back By The Novel Coronavirus
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, many industries have had to grapple with major changes to their day-to-day operations. Governments have called for the […]
If You Thought Alice Wu Was Done After ‘Saving Face,’ You Don’t Know ‘The Half Of It’
Filmmaker Alice Wu made headlines back in 2004 with her debut feature, “Saving Face.” Despite having what mainstream Hollywood might describe as a niche premise, the movie’s innovative storyline […]
Review: Frances Cha’s ‘If I Had Your Face’ Is A Stunning Authorial Debut
In the busiest part of Seoul, South Korea lies a street buzzing with drunk men, who are exploring the abundance of bars that the area has to offer. Sitting […]
Review: Rina Sawayama Gets Experimental In Debut Album, ‘SAWAYAMA’
Although social distancing and shelter-at-home ordinances have postponed her tour, Rina Sawayama is still releasing her debut album, “SAWAYAMA,” on April 17. Fans of the YouTube playlist “Rina TV” […]
Breaking The Model Minority Myth With Jasmine Cho’s Cookie Art
With her tour schedule and classes canceled, Jasmine Cho contemplates what she can do in her home city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to raise awareness for underrepresented Asian Americans and […]
Chin Up: Why ‘Tigertail’ Director And ‘Master Of None’ Creator Alan Yang Is Looking On The Bright Side
In Los Angeles’ Chinatown, Alan Yang flashes a bright grin. Though the Emmy Award-winning creator is dressed head to toe in black denim and the February day is unseasonably […]
