Category: ESEA issues
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30 21st Century Asian American films pushing the envelope on representation
For AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage Month, I look back at how far Asian/ESEA American representation on the big screen has improved substantially since the turn of the millennium. From “Better Luck Tomorrow” in 2002 to “Everything Everywhere All At Once” in 2022, from “Saving Face” in 2004 to…
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Film Review: Tiger Stripes
“Tiger Stripes” is the award-winning and critically-acclaimed fierce and fearless coming-of-age thriller/horror by Malaysian Amanda Nell Eu in her directorial debut, telling the tale of a girl who must deal with the animalistic effects puberty has on her life. Definitely a must-watch this summer!
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Theatre Review: Kim’s Convenience at Park Theatre
“Kim’s Convenience”, the comedic play based on writer Ins Choi’s experiences growing up in Toronto as part of immigrant family-owned stores, makes its way back to the stage after being a hit TV show. This time it makes its international debut at Park Theatre. But what does this mean for…
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TV Review: The Brothers Sun
“The Brothers Sun” is the latest, great must-watch Netflix series starring Michelle Yeoh as it follows the twisting, violent story of a family torn by the destructive wake of Triads and the burden of loyalty and secrecy.
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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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COMING SOON: Yellow Peril Awareness Day
Voice ESEA are launching Yellow Peril Awareness Day on 6th May to help spread awareness of the history of Yellow Peril and Sinophobia against Chinese and East and Southeast Asians globally, educate people on the issues they face and empower ESEAs to speak up. Will you help us make it…
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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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