The following post is a commentary by Peter Schurmann and Jin Kim that orignally appeared in New American Media. View the original post here. In 2006, a film about U.S. military scientists dumping chemicals into Seoul’s waterways took South Korea by storm. Based on actual events, “The Host” broke box office records across the country, a slapstick horror about an oversized … [Read more...] about Anger Grows in South Korea over U.S. Dumping of Agent Orange
Understanding the Asian Fetish Through the Colonial Logic of Pornography (NSFW)
In response to "Consuming Asianness," Mr. David Regenold asked a very thoughtful follow-up question that I haven't, until now, had a chance to address. He wanted to know, "Exactly where is this ["domestic" and "submissive" stereotype of Asian women] coming from? White Guys? Or is it a reflection of historical Asian domestic expectations?" I'd like to answer this question by … [Read more...] about Understanding the Asian Fetish Through the Colonial Logic of Pornography (NSFW)
Magnetic North & Taiyo Na release new video for “I Got My” ft. Jin
May is Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. In celebration, Magnetic North and Taiyo Na have released a new music video for “I Got My,” a collaboration with Jin (yes, THE Jin) and quite possibly every notable Asian American there is in this new wave of up-and-coming artists and entertainers. Derek Kan posted on their blog: In celebration of APIA Heritage Month we … [Read more...] about Magnetic North & Taiyo Na release new video for “I Got My” ft. Jin
Art & Alcohol: Vietnamese-Japanese Fiber Artist, Recycled Art, and more
What does the world look like through the eyes of a Vietnamese-Japanese fiber artist? Can recycled material really be art, or just junk? In celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Toast of the Town on May 27 is featuring DVAN and some of the most talented Vietnamese and Asian American artists in the Bay Area. Join us at the ever-so-hip Eve Lounge to celebrate this special … [Read more...] about Art & Alcohol: Vietnamese-Japanese Fiber Artist, Recycled Art, and more
Wuxia, Anime, K-dramas, and…
Phi tuyet lien thien xa bach loc Tieu thu than hiep y bich uyen Shooting a white deer, snow flutters around the skies Smiling, one writes about the divine chivalrous one, leaning against bluish lovebirds For those who have not already recognized the previous lines, the couplet is a clever mnemonic to recall Jin Yong’s (Kim Dung’s) works. One can argue that Jin … [Read more...] about Wuxia, Anime, K-dramas, and…