Category Archives: political art
“The System Is Broken”
The other night, in the company of Sonya Chung (author of LONG FOR THIS WORLD), my boyfriend Dustin and I went to see the opening feature presentation at the Asian American International Film Festival. There was a moderately full crowd … Continue reading
Filed under film, political art
Learning to Love Long Duk Dong
When Long Duck Dong appears for the first time during Sixteen Candles, a gong rings, and if you’re Asian, as you see his face swing down over the bunk bed and the halo of black hair appear around his head, … Continue reading
Filed under film, Koreanish, political art
“Consider Writing an 86 Proof Sentence.” – Charles Baxter
1. Saturday, I drive to Vermont with my friend Tayari, to Bread Loaf. The mosquitoes are terrifying. At a cocktail reception, as we take turns outside spraying ourselves, Sigrid Nunez advances a theory that this is because the bats are … Continue reading
Filed under letters from away, media, novels, political art, politics, what is right with us, writers, writing
One Day This Kid Will Get Larger
One of my favorites. by the late David Wojnarowicz.
Filed under political art
18% Winner, 82% Loser
You might wonder how [Chris] Matthews could simultaneously argue that John McCain would be a big winner if he got 18 percent of the vote and that if Hillary Clinton finished with more than 30 percent, it would mean she … Continue reading
Filed under meme, political art, politics, product
Best Campaign Slogan of ’08 (so far)
Legalize Freedom —from the Ron Paul campaign, based on a suggestion of his in a speech.
Filed under political art, politics
Stephen Colbert vs. Rain
Thanks to Sue Pierce for sending it to me.
Filed under Korean life, political art
“I’m so tired of America”
“I’m definitely a fan of juxtaposition,” he explains. “Using the most beautiful line to say the most horrific thing — I think one of the main things in songwriting is definitely friction between the words and the melody. It’s got … Continue reading
Filed under apocalypse, music, political art, writing
The Rails of Korea
Tonight I’m searching for images of the Korean War. I don’t really know why, I’m just sort of following a feeling. Last week my friend Shauna sent me this link to an article about North Korea and South Korea allowing … Continue reading
Filed under Korea, Korean life, political art
