Author: Choon Young Tan
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Film Review: Raging Grace
“Raging Grace”, the new mystery thriller film by Paris Zarcilla and co-produced by MilkTea Films Co-Founder Chi Thai, is a brilliantly dark take on the mistreatment of Filipino migrant workers trying to make an honest living and a new life.
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5 things the new Burlesque musical needs to give us
The iconic cult classic Christina Aguilera and Cher film “Burlesque” is soon to be a stage musical, premiering at Manchester’s Opera House in June 2024! But what do we want from it? Here’s 5 things at least…
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Film Review: Past Lives
“Past Lives” is the brand new Korean-American romantic drama mesmerising cinema-goers everywhere. And after watching it, it’s easy to see why. Read my full review of it here.
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Book Review: Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee
Sher Lee’s debut YA romcom novel “Fake Dates and Mooncakes” offers LGBTQ and ESEA representation as well as cultural education, whilst allowing fluffy escapism from reality. Read my full review here.
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Film Review: Pure Asian joy in “Joy Ride”
This might sound bias, but move over, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”, because “Joy Ride” is this year’s funny and fabulous film to watch about international Asian identities and self-discovery that let’s be honest, probably won’t be as successful just because its Asian-led.
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Theatre: The King and I – from Yellowface to top Asian representation in musical theatre
Roger & Hammerstein’s musical “The King and I” is one of very few shows with a majority ESEA/Asian cast after decades of questionable casting. But what next for these talented ethnic minority actors when so few characters seem to call for people like them?
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The ESEA Echo: Telling and uncovering the story of football’s unsung hero, Frank Soo
Did you know during the 30s and 40s, Frank Soo was the first non-100% White player in the English Football League and first of Chinese descent? There’s little known about his life and legacy, with more being found out. Read my interview with Alan Lau, Founder and Director of The…
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The ESEA Echo: 10 interesting facts you might not have known about Tibet, with Taste Tibet
#TheESEAEcho: 10 interesting facts you might not have known about Tibet, with Yeshi Jampa and Julie Kleeman from @tastetibet
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On Your Side and Culture Shift: The power of reporting tools for marginalised groups
I am a big advocate when it comes to the power an anonymous reporting tool can give people. When I came across and joined Culture Shift more than a year ago I wished it was something my previous workplaces and universities I went to had. Not necessarily just for me…
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