Below is a selection of my published works by type, as appeared in The Amp, Offscreen and Frame Rated for film writings, and AsAm News, Food Bank News, Prism Reports, The Yappie, and more for news and features. I also run a Medium blog @KactusNPot on which I occasionally post film & TV reviews, short essays and philosophical musings.
Film Reviews & Criticisms
A Brooklyn Neighborhood Fights for Its Future in a New Documentary – Hyperallergic
“Admissions Granted” Revisits the Overturning of Affirmative Action – The Amp
“Fly in Power” gives voice to Asian migrant massage workers — The Amp
The Feminism of Anti-heroism in “I Care A Lot” — Frame Rated
“Shang-Chi” Shines as an Authentic, Cross-cultural Success — The Occidental
“The Invisible Man” Reveals the Horror of Hidden Enemies — The Occidental
“Churials” Review: When Angry Asian Women Unite — Medium
News & News Features
How Food Banks Are Getting Out the Vote – Food Bank News
Offbeat Food-Distribution Sites Gain Hold – Food Bank News
Don B Lee, NYC Chinatown activist & board chair dies — AsAmNews
Asian street markets gained new popularity post pandemic — AsAmNews
What three cities’ fights say about Chinatown’s identity — The Yappie (x AAJA VOICES)
Chinese seniors find community with ping pong at a NYC park — AsAmNews
Small Businesses Struggle to Stay Open During Pandemic — The Occidental
Day and night, York Boulevard bustles with Life — The Occidental
NELA Essential Educators: Mylene Keipp — The Occidental
Parents Question PUSD Board’s Decision to Close Roosevelt Elementary School, Call for Board Member Resignation — The Occidental
Op-eds
U.S. Media Fails to tell the Full Story of Hong Kong Protest — The Occidental
Let’s Chat About WeChat — The Occidental
Q&As
Dong Hyun (Danny) Kim | Becoming Zero Waste
曹嘉伦（Karen Cho）｜住在唐人街是什么体验？他们为何为唐人街而战？