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BTS" Oldboy-inspired music video was the perfect start for their tour
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (227+ words) The "2. 0" music video just pulls from the film visually and draws parallels between the boy band's and director Park Chan-Wook's careers The "Oldboy" references in the "2. 0" music video are not subtle. BTS broke through to the west in a way…...
Mortal Kombat II" sucks the life out of action movies
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (200+ words) In what should come as no surprise, the video game movie sequel is a major dud Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden "Mortal Kombat II." From left, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Jessica Mc Namee as Sonya…...
Sheldon Simeon talks new cookbook 'Ohana Style' and joyful family meals - Joy Sauce. com
5+ day, 36+ min ago (295+ words) The "Top Chef" fan favorite chats about easy Hawai'i-inspired dishes, emotional family recipes and whether he'd return to competition shows Courtesy of Clarkson Potter/Penguin Random House This interview was edited for clarity and length. Daniel Anderson: What inspired Ohana…...
Nicholas Ma's 'Mabel' is a film for adults and children alike
1+ week, 1+ day ago (441+ words) The filmmaker's debut feature follows a young girl adjusting to her family's move to the suburbs and bond with a potted plant named Mabel Nicholas Ma, the son of the Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma. I got to speak with…...
Mini Trees' latest album took Lexi Vega on a journey of self discovery
3+ week, 3+ day ago (332+ words) The process of writing "Slow It Down" helped the Japanese Cuban American singer-songwriter learn many things about herself Lexi Vega is the musician behind Mini Trees. I had the chance to catch up with Vega from her hometown of Los…...
A crash course in all things matcha
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (362+ words) National Matcha Day is Saturday, so here's everything you need to know about the new it drink that has blown up in recent years In 2022, San Francisco-based brand, Jade Leaf, declared May 2 as the first-ever National Matcha Day. Background courtesy…...
Astrology with Alice: Chiron enters Taurus, ending an eight-year fight in Aries
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1171+ words) The slow-moving celestial body will bring a stop to the outrage economy and replace it with simplicity and practicality After eight years of being in Aries, Chiron enters Taurus on June 19. Chiron render via Celestia Team; graphic by Ryan Quan…...
Joy Sauce Radio: Songs that lean into artists' roots and identity
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) From a video featuring a star-studded Wasian cast, to a track with old school Bollywood vibes, these songs are nods to who these artists are From left, cover art for "2515" by Wasia Project, "YDH" by Chloe Qisha, and "Madwoman" by…...
Emy Coligado on revisiting Piama and the chaos of "Malcolm in the Middle
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (389+ words) As "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" revisits the beloved family, Coligado opens up about confidence and coming full circle The cast of 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" Coligado, who is of Filipino heritage, spoke with Joy…...
Jonnie Park's obsession with hip-hop cemented his place in Asian American history
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) His memoir "SPIT: A Life in Battles" chronicles his life from growing up in LA's Koreatown, to battling in underground rap cyphers as Dumbfoundead Jonnie Park, also known as Dumbfoundead, and his memoir, "SPIT: A Life in Battles." There are…...