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As a possible market competition to "AZN Television", a network called "ImaginAsian TV" was launched in 2004 and has still held strong in the Asian-American market.

"Subway Cinema" is considered one of the foremost movie theaters in the New York City area that is dedicated to the genre of Asian Cinema.

The Chicago Asian American Film Showcase is the only Asian and Asian American film festival that comes once a year to the Chicago area. This festival is hosted by the Foundation For Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM).

Discussion on the differences of American and Asian horror films and three ideas of Asian films to check out for a good look at some of those differences.

Doctors, scientists, computer specialists, and...ninjas. No, these aren't the new contenders of American Idol, but these are the usual roles Asians play on the big screen. But what happens if an Asian actor tries to break the mold? Read here and find out.

This research paper covers a variety of stereotypes that Asians have portrayed throughout the history of film. Often, these portrayals stray away from the truth; however, directors have stuck with them in order to "give the audience what it wants."

They seem to appear in nearly every Asian horror film: the creepy girl with the long unkempt black hair. Most Americans think they are simply a rip-off of The Ring. Most Asians know they are a throwback to the figure of the Onryo

Miramax and Sony have started importing more and more asian films to the US market. Why though must they insist on butchering them endlessly in an attempt to dumb down the material for an American audience?

The only ethnic group in the United States more likely to commit suicide than Asian Americans is Native Americans.

Vincent Chin was murdered because he was Asian. Yet, the murderers got bascially got away with it. Asian Americans must remember the injustice of his murder.

November 14 marks the opening night of the "Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival" which is a once a year film festival taking place every October or November in Toronto which is located in Ontario, Canada.

As an Asian-American, I have found that there's a lot of TV shows that hardly appeal to the Asian community let alone the Asian-American community collectively.

The Asian-American market is the fastest growing market in the United States. In this highly educated market 87% of adults over 25 have at least a high school education, 47% hold a bachelors degree, and 16% have a PhD or other advanced degree.

Try these Asian natural sleep aids if you struggle with insomnia

The "San Diego Asian Film Festival" is a once a year film festival held every fall in San Diego, California.

The French national cinema has been at the forefront of movies since the very inception of the medium. Beginning in the mid-1980s the French cinema collapsed. What happened?

Commentary on stereotypical views and media representations of Asian and Pacific Islander women as exotic beauties.

Use these eight tips to incorporate Asian flair into your kitchen. Cultivate the decor, ambience, and feel of your kitchen with some modern and contemporary tips used by trendy restaurants and cafes.

The New York Asian Film Festival, which runs from June 16 through July 1 at Anthology Film Archives and The Imaginasian, offers a selection of quality films, surprising, shocking, tender, cruel, and unclassifiable films that deserve a larger audience.

An Interview with one of the Producers from The Namesake: "I've run guns for Shahrukh Kahn and shipped tigers for Karan Johar," Anadil says with the ironical nonchalance of a person fully aware they have a good story...

Compiled in two volumes, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is considered to be a class in Asian literature.

The actress Yunjin Kim stars on the hit television drama "Lost," playing the role of Sun Kwon. Read on to learn all about Yunjim Kim, including her background as a "cool girl with a gun," and what character on "Lost" she prefers over her own.

Long before Tarantino and Jackie Chan brought martial arts into the maintream of American cinema, Big Trouble in Little China did it better.

City of Angels. Home of the Stars. La La Land. With its cultural enclaves, temperate weather and movie star glitz, Los Angeles is unlike any other city. From Santa Monica to Downtown and up to Hollywood, it's easy for anyone to get lost in this jungle.

Olfindo Pazette takes us on a tour of the streets of Saigon in this segment of the travel journal: A day in Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City.

Throughout history, categorizing people into racial groups has been a primary way of simplifying our social world. The depiction of Asian-Americans as a model minority serves as an example.

Democratic candidate, Brian Kline, addressed several hundred Asian-Americans at a Lunar New Year gala regarding the difficulty non-English speaking residents have in exercising their votes due to language barriers.

A look at how the model minority stereotype affects Asian Americans and their performance in school.

The United States of America is a melting pot for many different people, from many different ethnicities and cultures. In no state is this more true than in California, where the two particular cultures I studied, Asian-Americans and Mexican-Americans.

Using generalizations and stereotypes to advertise to the Asian-American community, whose presence in the U.S. is increasing rapidly, is not the approach any advertising company should be taking.

The ImaginAsian" is a movie theater located in New York City in the state of New York located in the upper east side of Manhattan. This theater is very unique from all other mainstream, independent, and foreign film theaters.

Growing up Asian, there haven't been many role models, celebrity-wise, to look up to. But there have been some and lately Asian Americans seem to be making bigger strides in the film industry.

On December 7, 1941, Americans experienced a tragic moment in their history as the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor initiating a war in the Pacific. The Japanese people immediately became a target of harsh American criticisms and actions.

Bok choy, Chinese long beans, daikon, gailon, hairy melon, sugar peas, Thai pepper--these are some of the Asian specialty vegetables increasingly noticeable in American supermarkets.

Now located in San Francisco's Civic Center, the Asian Art Museum well-displays an outstanding collection of Asian art (with a wide variety of special exhibitions).

The list of the most notable African-Americans of all times is vast, varied and virtually endless. African-Americans are noted for their contributions throughout history in every field imaginable.

There has never been a focus on the Asian American population of this magnitude before. The committee hopes to expand in the next couple of months and is expected to launch the Nevada committee of AAPI for Hillary next month.

If you're an Asian you would probably know. If you're not, feel free to hear our side of the coin. Sometimes even we could have gripes with ourselves.

Health care issues are one of the most concerning issues among the various social and economic issues the world is facing today. There was a time when health care was not provided in a modern and organized form.

A summary of clothing stores that cater to smaller sized women, including shoe stores.

We've seen it in the news. Mostly Mexican nationals that were supposedly sneakily crossing the border between the United States and Mexico illegally and were caught and brought to some detention center somewhere.

The United States' view of Hong Kong action cinema's rise in the 70's to its decline in the 80's to its resurgence in the 90's and 21st century.

Cincinnati today has some incredible choices for diners who have become enamoured of fresh, authentic Asian and Asian-fusion delicacies from that entire region.

Nashville has its share of excellent Asian and the new Asian-fusion dishes offered in the many fine local restaurants. http Nashville has its share of excellent Asian and the new Asian-fusion dishes offered in the many fine local restaurants.

Many Denver restaurants feature Asian-fusion menus that will please people who like dishes from one country, but may not like specialties from another. They have a choice now.

Fusion Asian menus have become quite popular, but the results will vary according to the skills and sensitivities of the staff and the chefs. Fortunately, Baltimore has some excellent choices.

A couple recipes that are easy and made with an Asian flair

Bridgets at 8 West - A mix of pan-asian, steakhouse, and seafood is an excellent treat in Ambler, PA.

The Asian fashion market is growing with new up and coming designers.