Monthly Archives: May, 2014

May 2014 News and Events

What happened in May 2014: news and events relating to Vietnamese at home and in the diaspora.It’s time for our second subscriber drive. We’re...

Thuy Linh: Some good ones at the end of the season

Thuy Linh presents a review of two new Vietnamese films, Cuoc chien voi chan tinh (Thach Sanh Legend) and Qua tim mau (Vengeful Heart).  While these films...

Andrew C Presents ‘Millions,’ an Asian Canadian Drama

Looking for a new show to watch this summer? Eric Nguyen recommends Millions, the critically acclaimed web series by Andrew C.Have you subscribed to diaCRITICS yet?...

Thuy Linh: War Films: Time to Let Go

By presenting a critical analysis of Bui Tuan Dung's Nhung nguoi viet huyen thoai (The Legend Makers), Thuy Linh suggests why it may be time to let...

A Legacy of Kindness

As we celebrated Mother's Day earlier this week, Christina Vo reflects on the influence of her mother in her life and those around her.Have...

Mother by Andrew Lam

  In our special featured post in honor of Mother's Day, Andrew Lam shares with us an endearing short story remembering his mother.  Have you subscribed to diaCRITICS...

Top Five Most Critical of April 2014

IT’S HERE! THE TOP FIVE MOST READ POSTS OF MARCH ON DIACRITICS! READ YOUR FAVORITES AGAIN OR DISCOVER SOMETHING YOU’VE OVERLOOKED. SO, STAY TUNED...

Thuy Linh: Good films do not require subservience to technology

Resident film critic, Thuy Linh, explains why excessive reliance of Vietnamese filmmakers on technology undermines creativity and originality. Have you subscribed to diaCRITICS yet? Subscribe...

Aimee Phan: The Trouble with Talking—or Not Talking—About Race

In Aimee Phan's essay, she debates why mainstream critics fail writers of color. The original essay was featured in Talking Writing.Have you subscribed to diaCRITICS...

April 2014 News and Events

What happened in April 2014: news and events relating to Vietnamese at home and in the diaspora.It’s time for our second subscriber drive. We’re looking...