Kyle Chu Wins 2010 Mr. Hyphen Contest
Harry Mok - November 7, 2010
Congratulations to Kyle Chu, our new Mr. Hyphen for 2010. Kyle wins $1,000 for his cause, the Center for Asian American Media.
Blog Archive: November 2010
Blog Archive: November 2010
Meet Designer Jenn Lui of Intwined
Mic Nguyen - November 5, 2010
Photos by Ryan Michael Louie
Intwined is a fresh accessories company that "seeks to combine two elements that fundamentally clash, but when paired together, are a match made in heaven." Designer Jenn Liu chatted with us over the phone about her inspirations, her company, and the future of nerd chic.
Five Days of Mr. Hyphen: Kyle Chu
Andrew Pai - November 5, 2010
As Mr. Hyphen 2010 approaches, we bring you a closer look at each contestant -- one each day, in no particular order -- for the entire week. Let the count-down begin!
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Kyle Chu
Five Days of Mr. Hyphen: Anthony Kim
Andrew Pai - November 4, 2010
As Mr. Hyphen 2010 approaches, we bring you a closer look at each contestant -- one each day, in no particular order -- for the entire week. Let the count-down begin!
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PAAFF Film Review: 'Wo Ai Ni Mommy' Revisited
Alvin Lin - November 4, 2010
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) recently finished after a strong lineup of films and events. One extremely moving, honest, and powerful film was Stephanie Wang-Breal's Wo Ai Ni Mommy, which Hyphen's Momo Chang reviewed back in March. The film's ability to create such strong emotional reactions from the audience merits some additional review and commentary. Please note that the review below includes a spoiler. Before proceeding, the film can be watched on PBS online now, for free, until the end of the month.
Music Review: Mondega's 'For the People'
Sylvie Kim - November 4, 2010
Disclaimer: I am a fan of hip hop, but I am by no means a hip hop writer. I’m still blasting cuts from a 1996 De La Soul album in my car, so from that tidbit alone you can tell roughly where it is that I fall on the hip hop relevancy spectrum.
But when my buddy Lac asked me and others in the Asian American blogosphere to review For the People, the debut album of Vietnamese American rapper Mondega, I had to take it on.
Five Days of Mr. Hyphen: Ryan Takemiya
Andrew Pai - November 3, 2010
As Mr. Hyphen 2010 approaches, we bring you a closer look at each contestant -- one each day, in no particular order -- for the entire week. Let the count-down begin!
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Ryan Takemiya
The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: Beyond Surface, Bubble Tea Party
Cynthia Brothers - November 3, 2010
Wednesday November 3rd -- Los Angeles
The Devil's Claim Screening
An Interview with Artist Martin Hsu, Man of Characters
- November 3, 2010
Guest blogger Mayka Mei sits with up-and-coming visual artist Martin Hsu to discuss fobby roots, pursuing art, and fantasy chats with Hayao Miyazaki on the Cat Bus.
Filipinos Celebrate SF Giants' World Series Win, Tim Lincecum's Heritage
New America Media - November 3, 2010
For Bay Area Pinoys, the unexpected and dramatic triumph of the San Francisco Giants became even sweeter because one of the stars of the show was Filipino American.