Jacqueline Sia

Aug 11, 2023 | coldteacollective.com | Ronak G. Gandhi |Pearl Zhou |Natasha Jung |Jacqueline Sia

Love in Taipei, a new rom-com released on August 10, reframes the immigrant’s “myth of return” for the modern Asian American. I had the pleasure to interview Abigail Hing Wen, the author of Loveboat, Taipei and producer of the adapted film, where she connects her personal life to the plot to show us a variety of perspectives of what returning to the homeland means across generations.

Jul 17, 2023 | coldteacollective.com | Ronak G. Gandhi |Jacqueline Sia

Naatu Naatu's Oscar win was a historic moment for South Asian cinema, but comes at the price of performativity and cultural appropriation.

Jul 12, 2023 | coldteacollective.com | Pearl Zhou |Ronak G. Gandhi |Samson Chan |Jacqueline Sia

Warning: spoilers aheadJoy Ride starring Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, and Sherry Cola, is the latest Hollywood film to hit theaters with a star-studded cast of Asian Americans. This laugh-out-loud buddy film explores themes of friendship and identity through cultural nuances throughout the group’s adventure. While Joy Ride is an easy and, at times, emotional watch for casual moviegoers, Audrey’s (played by Ashley Park) close friends constantly challenge her identity throughout the film.

Feb 6, 2023 | coldteacollective.com | Evan-Thomas May |Cecilia Huang |Samson Chan |Jacqueline Sia

We’re so close, we really are. With Japan and South Korea defeating the likes of Germany and Portugal at the most recent FIFA World Cup, the international Asian soccer scene is perhaps gaining more attention than ever. And yes — I called it “soccer.” Sue me. Although neither country came out as champions, they forced the world’s attention towards the East.