Not too long ago, VTP shared with you a first person style interview with Minh Duc Nguyen, a Vietnamese American director who was making his feature directorial debut with the movie Touch. At that time, Touch, which tells the story of an interracial romance between a manicurist and a mechanic, was being screened at the Vietnamese International Film festival. We were worried … [Read more...] about Coming Now to a Theater Near You: Touch by Minh Duc Nguyen
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Video Mondays: Tyga Raps
Did you know…? …that American rapper Tyga is part Vietnamese? Born Michael Nguyen Stevenson in Compton, CA, Tyga is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent. His mother nicknamed him “Tiger” because she thought he looked like golfer Tiger Woods. He changed the spelling to “add a little swagger” and made it an acronym for “Thank You God Always.” A chance meeting with Gym Class … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Tyga Raps
Vietnam, Originality, and the Epic Martial Arts Movie
Growing up, I remembered coming home from school and rushing to complete my homework as quickly and as accurately as possible. Why? So I could watch the latest episode of the newest TVB drama available. Ah, the memories of Dagger Li (Tieu Ly Phi Dao) defeating enemies with just one dagger... the twists and turns of Trinket's (Loc Dinh Ky) adventures... or seeing all five … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Originality, and the Epic Martial Arts Movie
Hip Hop: A New Trend in Elderly Exercise
Just when I thought I’d seen it all, I came across this video on CNN.com of Vietnam Television’s report on a (fairly new) exercise class taking place in Hanoi. Imagine this: a group of health-conscious locals working out together outdoors, being lead by a single instructor. No, they’re not practicing tai chi or aerobics. What makes this visual unique is that 1) this group … [Read more...] about Hip Hop: A New Trend in Elderly Exercise
A Valentine to Sriracha
I have never been very enthusiastic about Valentine’s Day. Before you write me off as a misanthrope or a bitter old maid, let me assure you: I’m not that old. Just bitter. And I do like people, for the most part. Also, in second grade I found out that the holiday has its possible origins in the decapitation of a guy called St. Valentine (it was an act of martyrdom). Even … [Read more...] about A Valentine to Sriracha