Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

Via Prince Gomolvilas : In order to beat "The Last Airbender" release date, I'm rushing a video into circulation. In the vein of "What My Sister's Breast Implants Have to Do with Golf," which you may have seen, my latest monologue, "21 Reasons Why This Movie Sucks," which deconstructs the controversy behind both "21" and "The Last Airbender," was just performed at the Thai-American literary event that was hosted by USC and PEN Center USA. Part 1 Part 2 Well worth the watch. It says what needs to be said in an intelligent and humorous fashion. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Gene Yang author of American Born Chinese explains why as only he can . For more info visit Racebending . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Dude I am so Angry I am being played by some kid from Disney RAAGE! So us Asians have good ideas, cool characters, and nice stories that are better translated to the main stream with white actors? Angry Asian Man caught this gem : white guy stars as asian comic book hero More white people playing Asians! Hey, it's the Hollywood way. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the very Caucasian star of the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, will star in The Weapon, based on the Platinum Studios comic series: 'Waverly' star joins 'Weapon' adaptation . David Henrie will star as martial arts enthusiast and inventor Tommy Zhou, "who has developed a ground-breaking portable innovation that an evil order will stop at nothing to steal." Evil orders tend to do that. I am not familiar with The Weapon, but from what I've read about it, Tommy Zhou is indeed an Asian character. David Henrie, who I had never even heard of before reading this news item, is no...

It's Tuesday, but feels like a Monday because of the Holiday. How did everyone's go? Hope it was fantastic. Mine included taking the lil boat out with the lady and cruisin' it was so Miami Vice. Last night her and I went to the Cubs game that was a hitfest/walkfest . WTF CUBS?! Can you get out of this funk already? Cool hats though. Also Chicago is becoming worse and worse of a city weather-wise, my patience is running thin...if only California wasn't imploding...oh well. Here are your highlights: But the president decided to start what may become a new tradition by sending a wreath to the African-American Civil War Memorial at Vermont Avenue and U Street Northwest in Washington- CNN Obama did the right thing yesterday . I am one of those who will rage on the South and their undying unapologetic love for the Confederacy, however soldiers who passed on deserve their remembrance. If they get a wreath though so should Americans who fought through much more dire and diffic...