I don’t often identify myself as a person of Chinese descent, because there’s such a complicated history between mainland China and Taiwan. To be completely honest, I spend very little of my time thinking about being an “Asian American” because of how little that identity actually influences me, yet I feel that having spent my formative yearsContinueContinue reading ““Leftover Women” of China”
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Portrait Session – Angelica
Yesterday I got the chance to help my best friend shoot some portraits after she chopped off 12 inches of her hair. I am an amateur by all means, but it was fun to boss her around her yard and tell her what to do. Needless to say, I’m actually pretty content with the results.
5 of My Favorite Women
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8th), here is a short list of my personal favorite female characters in literature, film, and television (in no particular order). Jean-Louise “Scout” Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird, & Go Set a Watchman Having just finished Go Set a Watchman recently (against my own better judgement), I am reminded ofContinueContinue reading “5 of My Favorite Women”
Director’s Reel
An old reel from the end of 2014 Director’s Reel from Samantha Yu on Vimeo.
Photos of me on sets
Photos taken by me
Wrap up thoughts on College & LA: The end of the seasons
Four months ago I hopped on a plane heading for the west coast, back to the city I was born in but have so little memory of. For the better part of the last four years of college, I’ve lived in seasons: always moving from place to place, nothing was permanent and everything was temporary.ContinueContinue reading “Wrap up thoughts on College & LA: The end of the seasons”
Post Oscars & Sam’s Picks
For the first time, I got to watch the Oscars during normal airing time (perks of living on the West Coast, points for LA). Despite the fact that today was LA’s worst weather since getting out here (it will never be as bad as the Northeast winters though, let’s be honest), good company, entertainment,margaritas andContinueContinue reading “Post Oscars & Sam’s Picks”
22
Contrary to what Taylor Swift tells me how to feel, Saturday came and went just like any other day. The only difference is, this time I am right back at the heart of the very city I took my first breath in, also it was a sunny 80 degrees in the middle of January andContinueContinue reading “22”
The Oscar contenders: Remaining reviews
I had meant to write reviews of each film after watching them but didn’t get around to doing that, so here is an abridged review to those films: Boyhood – There has been so much talk around this 12 year project. It is a project that required an incredible vision and commitment, one which director Richard LinklaterContinueContinue reading “The Oscar contenders: Remaining reviews”
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