By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Canadian director Jeff Chiba Stearns, of mixed Japanese and European heritage, shot a feature documentary, “One Big Hapa Family,” and a number of […]
Maya Lin: A vision of the future
By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Intro: Maya Lin successfully crosses over from being an architect to an artist and environmentalist, and through all her work, she makes you aware […]
A long road, cultural and otherwise, for pianist Kevin Ahfat
Classical pianist Kevin Ahfat, appearing Jan. 19, 20, and 26 at the Seattle Symphony’s Shostakovich Festival, hails from Canada. But he claims an intriguing variety of cultural backgrounds.
Interview: Matt Damon defends being cast for ‘Great Wall’
Matt Damon criticized “outrageous” stories in the era of fake news as he responded on Dec. 6 to accusations that his role in the new China-Hollywood co-production “The Great Wall” should have gone to an Asian actor.
Wing Luke exhibit features APA athletes
It’s not too often that the many achievements of Asian Pacific Americans (APA) are highlighted in the media.
A-pop! The latest ups and downs in pop culture
With Thanksgiving over and Christmas on the way, there’s no denying that the holiday season is officially here! Excitement is brewing in the air and Hollywood is no exception.
George Takei’s musical Allegiance to play in movie theaters
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past,” wrote William Faulkner. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” wrote George Santayana.
The Killing Art: Filipino martial arts
Denzel Washington, Matt Damon, and Melissa McCarthy have all trained in Filipino martial arts (FMA) for action roles in movies. It’s an art that is known for self-defense techniques and the bluntness of its attacks.
Young artists harness the power of Bruce Lee, fights racism through poetry
As Troy Osaki stepped into the spotlight, a hush fell over the audience. As he started to speak, the tension clenched, started to build. His voice and how he relayed his words, at first moderated and methodic, ramped up in speed, momentum, and emotion, and he said:
A-pop! Voting while Asian, and casting announcements
With Seattle’s rainy season underway, there’s no denying that fall is upon us and that much time has passed since our last meeting together.
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