Scissor Seven, also known as Killer Seven in China, is the first anime released as a Netflix Original that was produced in China. A humorous series with surprising heart about a hairdresser with an unorthodox side gig, here are seven reasons why you should watch it. 1. Watch the main character, Seven (Ronny Chieng), be […]
These days you’re probably spending more of your recreational Internet exploration watching videos and playing games on your smartphone. But for a generation of millennials, hopping onto the family’s only desktop after school or work to do anything else was a ritual. Back on December 31st, 2020, we said goodbye to a defining source of […]
In the midst of COVID season, when most large expos have been cancelled, the 2020 Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoC) exceeded expectations by hosting a very organized online event this year—despite all challenges. This was my first time attending this expo (and any online expo, for that matter), and as an Asian American with […]
The year 2019 has seemingly ended a long stint of Hollywood’s lack of Asian film representation with mainstream hits such as Crazy Rich Asians, The Farewell, and now Parasite. But Parasite pushes the bar of achievement even higher — a spectacular four Oscar win with Best Picture, Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best […]
Tucked away in a dark alley, just a small distance away from all of fluorescent lights of the LA night scene, is the Hotel Cafe. Walk a little too fast or blink too quickly at the wrong time and you might miss it entirely. Known as the place where acoustic songwriters go to make it […]