‘Birds of Prey’ is the ‘Deadpool 2’ Redux we Didn’t Need but Still Love
Margot Robbie gets a great second chance at playing Harley, though the plot may seem a bit familiar.
Wednesday, 5 February, 2020 · Leave a comment
Fine China Doll: ‘The Chinese Lady’ Bay Area premiere at The Magic
The US may have forgotten its first Chinese immigrant, but her tale is beautifully told by the Magic Theatre.
Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 · Leave a comment
Super ‘Model’: ‘Model Minority Report’ by Killing My Lobster
Asian stereotypes get skewered in this hilarious new show by an all-Asian crew at KML.
Monday, 30 September, 2019 · 3 Comments
Off the Rim: ‘The Great Leap’ at the ACT
ACT’s latest is a so-so tale of American crass, Chinese refinement, and the universal language of competition.
Tuesday, 26 March, 2019 · Leave a comment
Rich Wypipo Shit: ‘Two Mile Hollow’ World Premiere (SF) by Ferocious Lotus
An all-Asian cast empowers this hilarious satire of White privilege theatrical dramas. Only one fatal flaws keeps it from perfection.
Monday, 2 July, 2018 · 3 Comments
From ‘Nam to Rom-Com: ‘Vietgone’ at the ACT
You wouldn’t think “rom-com” and “Vietnam War drama” would go together, but the ACT pulls it off well.
Friday, 9 March, 2018 · 1 Comment
Lousy Shot: ‘Office Hour’ at Berkeley Rep
Berkeley Rep veteran Julia Cho returns with a school shooting drama that’s both impotent and exploitative.
Saturday, 3 March, 2018 · 1 Comment
