From the Oscars debacle to the presidential election, 2016 was a crazy year in Hollywood and beyond. With 2016 coming to a close, let’s look back on some of the year’s biggest stories and controversies.
Wing Luke exhibit features APA athletes
It’s not too often that the many achievements of Asian Pacific Americans (APA) are highlighted in the media.
A-pop! The latest ups and downs in pop culture
With Thanksgiving over and Christmas on the way, there’s no denying that the holiday season is officially here! Excitement is brewing in the air and Hollywood is no exception.
George Takei’s musical Allegiance to play in movie theaters
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past,” wrote William Faulkner. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” wrote George Santayana.
A soaring tale of what’s possible for a Mongolian girl
When I first heard the movie Eagle Huntress, I envisioned a fierce female warrior hunting eagles, which would probably not make for a very compelling movie.
The Killing Art: Filipino martial arts
Denzel Washington, Matt Damon, and Melissa McCarthy have all trained in Filipino martial arts (FMA) for action roles in movies. It’s an art that is known for self-defense techniques and the bluntness of its attacks.
Ringo Lam’s “Sky on Fire” majestic, but arid
“Sky on Fire” stars fast-rising Hong Kong action actor Daniel Wu (originally from California).
Disney’s Moana, first Polynesian princess, sails to the top of the box office
Moana is the first Disney film to depict Polynesian culture, and activists had been voicing their concerns for months that the movie would be an inaccurate portrayal of their culture.
Young artists harness the power of Bruce Lee, fights racism through poetry
As Troy Osaki stepped into the spotlight, a hush fell over the audience. As he started to speak, the tension clenched, started to build. His voice and how he relayed his words, at first moderated and methodic, ramped up in speed, momentum, and emotion, and he said:
A-pop! Voting while Asian, and casting announcements
With Seattle’s rainy season underway, there’s no denying that fall is upon us and that much time has passed since our last meeting together.
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