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Hollywood Chinese

TofuDaily — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:49:57 +0000

From the sexed-up Suzie Wong to the kung fu fighting Bruce Lee, THIRTEEN’s American Masters tackles issues of race and representation in Hollywood Chinese. The 90-minute film illuminates a century of Chinese American cinematic history, from rare silent classics such as Marion Wong’s The Curse of Quon Gwon (1916) to the contemporary critical and commercial success of Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2005). Timed for broadcast during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, American Masters: Hollywood Chinese premieres nationally Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). The film features a treasure trove of clips, punctuated with personal accounts from the movie industry’s most accomplished Chinese and Chinese American talent. More

The Amazing Race 14 – Tammy and Victor in China

TofuDaily — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:57:02 +0000

Siblings Tammy and Victor discuss the responsibility they felt racing in China [More]

Susan Boyle – Britain’s Got Talent

TofuDaily — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:45:00 +0000

A moving performance by Susan Boyle, an unassuming-looking, late-40s woman auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent. [More]

Colorado DMV Misinterprets Tofu-loving Vegan Vanity Plate

TofuDaily — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:27:04 +0000

The Colorado DMV appears to have misinterpreted a seemingly harmless vanity plate request from a proud vegan driver. That is, unless you have a filthy mind like ours. [More]

London Restaurant Uses Touchpads for Orders, Projectors for Mood Alteration

TofuDaily — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:02:36 +0000

The Inamo restaurant in London’s fashionable SoHo district isn’t known for its splendid food or outstandingly accommodating waitresses. Instead, the new Asian fusion eatery is getting raves for its use of a touch pad-projection system that allows diners to send food orders directly to the chefs and makes the dining experience fully interactive. [More]

Asian-Americans Blast Texas Congressman’s Call for ‘Easier to Deal With’ Names

TofuDaily — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:11:40 +0000

Fox News – Asian-Americans are outraged following what they say were offensive comments made by a Texas lawmaker who suggested that voters of Asian descent adopt names that are "easier for Americans to deal with" at the polls. [More]

Amazing Chinlone

TofuDaily — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:24:58 +0000

Chinlone is the traditional sport of Myanmar (Burma). Chinlone is a combination of sport and dance, a team sport with no opposing team. In essence chinlone is non-competitive, yet it’s as demanding as the most competitive ball games. The focus is not on winning or losing, but how beautifully one plays the game.

lost in a moment

TofuDaily — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:16:20 +0000

Beau Sia Asian Invasion on HBO Def Poetry Jam

TofuDaily — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:54:41 +0000

Beau Sia, Asian-American spoken word poet, performing on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, hosted by Mos Def.

China Vies to Be World’s Leader in Electric Cars

TofuDaily — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:14:16 +0000

By Keith Bradsher, New York Times

Chinese leaders have adopted a plan aimed at turning the country into one of the leading producers of hybrid and all-electric vehicles within three years, and making it the world leader in electric cars and buses after that… More