Tag: pop culture
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#MyNameIs: 10 examples of mispronouncing a name and its impact
Some people’s names hold great value to them. Whether it’s simply because it’s unique, has cultural meaning, has been passed down through families or for any other reason. And mispronouncing somebody’s name incorrectly, whether intentional or not, can have adverse impacts. This blog looks at examples of names being mispronouncing…
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Review: Christina Aguilera – Christmas in Paris
“Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris” is the superstar’s new album and her first live one released alongside a live concert film for the holiday season. Read my review of this as she brings back memories from her “My Kind of Christmas” album back in 2000 and reimagines several other Xmas…
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Theatre: Miss Saigon – a musical that can’t shake its problems
For many years I have shown little to no interest in watching Miss Saigon. A musical that’s been around since 1989 but has been constantly dogged by controversy regarding the storyline, characterisation and lyrics. However, I decided to give it a go to form my own opinion on its current…
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Theatre Review: 13 Going on 30 the musical
“13 Going on 30” is the latest in a long line of so-called romcom chick flicks from 20+ years ago to get the musical makeover treatment. It might bring back early 2000s feel-good nostalgia, but do the previews of this premiere new show in Manchester’s Opera House have what it…
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Lucy Liu in Charlie’s Angels: the issues with Asian representation
Lucy Liu’s co-starring role in the first two Charlie’s Angels films was seen as a breakthrough for Asian American representation on the big screen. But how good was the actual representation? This blog post explores that more.
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Film Review: The Wedding Banquet (2025)
Ang Lee’s 1993 film “The Wedding Banquet” is a classic LGBTQ/Asian American piece of cinema. It may not have necessarily really needed a remake, but Andrew Ahn’s modern take on it is warmly welcomed.
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Triple Review: Docile by Hyeseung Song, Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre and Love Hurts starring Ke Huy Quan
In this first of future triple reviews, I lend my thoughts on Docile – Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl by Hyeseung Song, the play Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre and the film Love Hurts starring Ke Huy Quan.
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Theatre Review: Death Becomes Her on Broadway
People should be careful about adapting classic films into musicals as it can either not work or at least just adds to the seemingly endless number that are done. However, the new musical version of the 1992 cult classic “Death Becomes Her” has been a hit on Broadway. Here is…
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Exclusive Preview: “Dear Ricky” by Choon Young Tan
It’s early 2020. The world is in disarray. And so is Young’s life when family tragedy strikes and everything goes a bit topsy-turvy as well. Will he pull through ok on the other side? With his old friend “Ricky” to confide all in, Young can only hope. Based on many…
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Film Review: Didi
“Didi” is this summer’s must-watch coming of age drama about a Taiwanese-American teenage boy who struggles to fit in and appeal to everyone. Another win for Asian representation on the big screen and hopefully an Oscar win for previously nominated director Sean Wang. Out in select UK cinemas from 2nd…
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