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film reporter / co-host of the Asian Enough podcast🎙🎧

Joined September 2008

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    Apr 14

    Ask where they found inspiration for , receive infinite answers. The filmmakers on finding beauty in the inane, from hot dog hands to sentient rocks and beyond — “There’s lowbrow and highbrow, but all the brows are good.”

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    19 hours ago

    after 50 years, Meiko Kaji is wearing her iconic Prisoner Female Scorpion costume again

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    May 19
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    May 19

    Hello world...My gosh, a Pulitzer Prize. Still in shock. Grateful for: , , , & more. Cried with & loved ones. History swept Afghanistan & its people paid the greatest price. This is for their courage. 🙏🏼

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    May 17

    We’re happy to partner again with + on our second year of the Indigenous List, a list of some of the best, Indigenous-written screenplays. Naturally, I’m biased; but track down these scripts and their artists and watch this space!

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    May 14

    Which podcast are you listening to for ? 👉 'Add To Cart' + 👉 'Asian Enough' , , + 👉 'Dudes Behind the Foods' + David So 👉 'Fun With Dumb' 🎧:

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    May 15

    A mass shooting at a CA church, specifically, a Taiwanese prayer service. The 68 y.o. Asian gunman suspect was apprehended. May the dead be remembered. Let their lives and suffering not be in vain.

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    May 14

    Officials said 11 of the victims are Black and two are white. The shooting happened in a predominantly Black neighborhood a few miles north of downtown Buffalo

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    May 14

    It's not typical to a film that came out and made $15m 7 weeks ago, but is not a typical film. We'll be adding theaters and tickets up through release (don't worry LA, more runs are coming), check the latest at . These WILL sell out.

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  10. Retweeted
    May 14

    The Rage of will continue in theatres and will transcend boundaries.🔥🌊 Thank you USA for your "MASS"ive and unwavering love and support ♥️ is all set to re- release in 100+ theatres on June 1st!

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  11. May 14

    With its Netflix streaming release TBA, more on the June 1 theatrical encore event that organizers hope will bring fans of the epic blockbuster back and expand the audience for and Indian cinema in the U.S. —

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  12. May 14

    Tigers, flames, action, musical numbers— RRR, dir. by starring , is more movie than most movies Catch screenings June 1 across the U.S. for a taste of “the most fun you can have in the theater, full stop.”

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    May 14

    Brace YouRRRself! returns to US theaters for one night only on June 1st! Welcome to the world, ! We're partnering with and to bring back to the big screen! You don't want to miss this!

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    May 14

    I am beyond honored to be working on the U.S. of . If you haven’t seen it on the big screen, you have one final chance on June 1st. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. 🐅 🔥

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  15. May 14

    There is life before RRR, and life ~after~ RRR 🐅🔥 On June 1, the must-see Indian action blockbuster will roar back to 100+ U.S. theaters in its original uncut version for one night, via

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    May 14

    Salon owner Chang Hye Jin, one of three Korean American victims of a shooting in Dallas's Koreatown on 5/11, said: "It especially feels targeted because he didn’t even demand money...He just came in to shoot people.” h/t

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    May 12

    Join me for the world premiere of , a film by tonight at . I will moderate the panel discussion afterwards. It says sold out, but come by if you are in the area (some folks got tickets but can't attend).

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    May 12

    Many thanks to and for sending me a copy of the Thursday, March 24, 2022 newspaper which contains the LICORICE PIZZA article I was interviewed for; really strange and cool to have my name in such a storied publication, especially right under Anderson’s words.

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    May 11

    The AAPI Caucus of the Los Angeles Times condemns the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and calls for an immediate, thorough and independent investigation of her death. Here's the thread on our statement. 🧵

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    May 11

    The AAPI Caucus of the LA Times condemns the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Thread below contains the full statement👇 Every journalist who cares at all about the rights of journalists to report the truth without fear of being killed should do the same

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    May 10

    The best on screen credit I have ever seen: “Music by Harold Faltermeyer Lady Gaga Hans Zimmer” I cheered.

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