Hello, this is a redirect to an article I wrote for Stranger’s Muse about Water From Your Eyes’ opening set they played at the Observatory in Santa Ana. Photography was also done by our resident photographer Raymond Skinner. You can read it here. Thank you.
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Top 5 Albums of 2023
Following 2022’s year of comebacks from superstars like Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift the current year, in comparison, feels like it’s the comedown of a bad trip. That may sound liberating, but it’s not nearly as cathartic as it should be. I’ll admit I didn’t listen to as many albums from 2023 as IContinue reading “Top 5 Albums of 2023”
‘Waiting for the Light to Change’ – 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival Recap
“Waiting for the Light to Change” is the directorial debut of Linh Tran, a Vietnamese filmmaker and graduate of DePaul University. Its premise revolves around the drama that emerges between a group of friends during a week-long beachside getaway. It’s a semi-coming-of-age story that focuses on that strange transitional period of personhood directly following theContinue reading “‘Waiting for the Light to Change’ – 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival Recap”
Opening Night: ‘Quiz Lady’ – 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival Recap
Opening night of the 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival took place at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, much like last year did. However, compared to last year, the opening screener was much more lighthearted. Directed by Academy award-winner Jessica Yu, “Quiz Lady” is a family comedy focused on the relationship andContinue reading “Opening Night: ‘Quiz Lady’ – 24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival Recap”
Brown Eyes, Blue Skin, and Bleak Disappointment: DC’s Blue Beetle – A Review
DC has undergone major changes since it acquired acclaimed filmmaker James Gunn as its co-chairman and co-CEO. While DC has always tried to market itself as the more serious version of its relatively family-friendly counterpart, it wasn’t until Gunn’s entry in the Suicide Squad series that the label held some weight. With Marvel taking aContinue reading “Brown Eyes, Blue Skin, and Bleak Disappointment: DC’s Blue Beetle – A Review”
REDIRECT: Korean revenge film ‘Oldboy’ returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary – The World
Hello, this is a redirect to a radio story I did about Park Chan-wook’s film “Oldboy” for The World. You can listen to or read it here. Thank you.
Injury Reserve Is Now By Storm: What We Know So Far And What’s To Come
On July 15th two-thirds of Injury Reserve premiered a double music video at a special event in Los Angeles at the 2220 Arts + Archive. The videos in question were for a previous song released on their 2021 album By The Time I Get to Phoenix called “Bye Storm” and for a new song releasedContinue reading “Injury Reserve Is Now By Storm: What We Know So Far And What’s To Come”
A Repose of Fairytale: The Reality of Celine Song’s Past Lives – Review
Past Lives is slated to be 2023’s sleeper hit at the box office. It’s managed to remain a crowd favorite amongst its high-profile counterparts like Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, much thanks to the recent mainstream appeal A24 films have reached in the past few years. Not unlikeContinue reading “A Repose of Fairytale: The Reality of Celine Song’s Past Lives – Review”
REDIRECT: 1-HOUR SPECIAL: Breaking Barriers: The challenges immigrants face in accessing higher education – The World
Hello and happy Juneteenth, this is a redirect to a 1-hour radio special I played a major part in facilitating for The World. I recommend you listen to the entire hour, however, I specifically worked on the final two stories of the special. You can listen to or read it here. Thank you.
A Look Inside Basketcase Gallery’s Official Brick-and-Mortar Store: “HENCH”
Bristol St. in Costa Mesa, CA has yet another spot fashion enthusiasts can add to their weekend thrift spree. It’s called “HENCH” and it’s the new official storefront for the underground clothing brand Basketcase Gallery. In reality, the store is just it’s just their studio space repurposed and rearranged to suit shopping needs. However, oneContinue reading “A Look Inside Basketcase Gallery’s Official Brick-and-Mortar Store: “HENCH””
Turn off the Bright Lights 