Month: March 2023
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Asian representation vs. the Model Minority Myth and the media
ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) representation has slowly improved in the US over the years, but still needs major improvement in the UK. How can this be turned around so Model Minority and other stereotypical characters and storylines are challenged and avoided, giving ESEA talent and creatives the opportunities to…
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World Theatre Day: 18 musicals on Tan’s Topics – RANKED
If you follow me here at Tan’s Topics, you will know I am an avid theatre fan, especially musical theatre. For this year’s World Theatre Day (27th March annually), I have decided to rank all the musicals I have so far reviewed or mentioned in some capacity in this one…
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Film Review: Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
“Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” is a drama that shines a light on the breathtaking, tradition-heavy and perhaps little known country of Bhutan and is a touching story about discovering true happiness and interpersonal connections. Read my review of this multi-award-winning, Oscar-nominated film here.
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Book Review: “Boy Like Me” by Simon James Green
Renowned queer YA author Simon James Green’s latest and most personal novel “Boy Like Me” is a must-read for those who want a politically-charged and emotional story that highlights the realities of living through the Section 28 era.
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