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Pork Filled Players tackle ‘Yellow Face’

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By Irfan Shariff Northwest Asian Weekly Consider the 1961 classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” where Mickey Rooney, a white actor, portrays Audrey Hepburn’s Japanese neighbor, Mr. Yanioshi. This depiction is a […]

Rolling Stone finalist Carly Calbero showcases big voice on the streets of Seattle

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By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Standing on “the bridge” at Pike Place Market — the Desimone bridge suspended over Western Avenue in downtown Seattle and home to the Market’s […]

The Old west gets a new sci-fi twist, “Trigun”-style

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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Director Satoshi Nishimura’s anime feature “Trigun:  Badlands Rumble” begins with frantic police radio calls and the ringing of a burglar alarm inside a bank. […]

Defining Thai America — Locals connect with Thai culture

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By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Every Sunday, Supakit (Duke) Bhuphaibool goes to Thai temple for Thai language classes. There is only one non-Thai person in attendance. But, few Thai […]

“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan”

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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Director Wayne Wang’s new dramatic film “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” begins with a business diner in Shanghai. The well-dressed Chinese at the […]

Editorial: Getting involved in politics should not be limited by state borders

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A controversy is stirring in Oregon as United States Congressman David Wu is receiving criticism for out of state donations for his reelection campaign. Wu, a Democrat, is the first […]