Diverse Review from a Hawai’ian Perspective: “The Descendants” — Indictment and Entitlement
The Descendants could have been a satirical look at how Hawai’i has fallen into the hands of the undeserving. It could have been an attempt to show how …
5 Forces of G on YouTube, Hornbuckle, Linsanity: Nguyen who?
5 Forces of G, the YouTube channel led by smart comedy writer Michael Hornbuckle, has come out with its latest video, chiming in on the subject of Linsanity. Why Lin-sanity, but no Nguyen-sanity? Hornbuckle is a MAPID writer as well as a prominent member of Eighteen Mighty Mountain Warriors. I’m …
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Diverse Review from a Hawai’ian Perspective: “The Descendants” — Indictment and Entitlement
The Descendants could have been a satirical look at how Hawai’i has fallen into the hands of the undeserving. It could have been an attempt to show how the white man has stolen lands that once belonged to kanaka maolis and how, in spite of the self-absorbed, unconscious lives they …
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George Takei Names JANM as Charity on “Celebrity Apprentice”
George Takei and Tia Carrere will appear on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice debuting this weekend on NBC. They join a cast including models Cheryl Tiegs, Dayana Mendoza, and Patricia Valesquez, Arsenio Hall, Clay Aiken, and Lou Ferrigno. And — news tidbit from my friends at the Japanese American …
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Diverse Review: Dwayne Johnson Sings–and Pec Pops–in “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Dwayne Johnson has more than solidified his status as Action Star and is ever-more deserving of his superstar status with each new project. In his latest film, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Johnson displays charm and charisma in a light-fare action family movie. And he sings. (The voice emanating …
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Academy Award Nominee Among Selectees for FOX’s Writers Intensive
Whoa! When Fox said they were looking for established writers for its Writers Intensive, they weren’t kidding: Among the ten finalists is none other than Academy Award-nominee Iris Yamashita — much loved by this reporter. Also on the list are Scrubs writers Alessia Costantini and Mark Valadez, writer-director Jan …
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George Takei Names JANM as Charity on “Celebrity Apprentice”
George Takei and Tia Carrere will appear on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice debuting this weekend on NBC. They join a cast including models Cheryl Tiegs, Dayana …
Diverse Review: Dwayne Johnson Sings–and Pec Pops–in “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Dwayne Johnson has more than solidified his status as Action Star and is ever-more deserving of his superstar status with each new project. In his latest film, …
Academy Award Nominee Among Selectees for FOX’s Writers Intensive
Whoa! When Fox said they were looking for established writers for its Writers Intensive, they weren’t kidding: Among the ten finalists is none other than Academy Award-nominee Iris …
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