Author Archives: Jeffrey Chen

Posts by Jeffrey Chen

Comments by Jeffrey Chen

"It's not an enhancement drug. It's regular Whey Protein that is derived from dairy, i.e., biproduct from making cheeses. And the bottle is just a multi-vitamin."
--( posted on Dec 13, 2010, commenting on the post Week of December 12, 2010 )
 
"Hey Nicole! My coworkers did it for me. I use to work at that coffee place. And Olivia, yeah! It's a Taiwanese dessert; red beans are really sweet."
--( posted on Nov 1, 2010, commenting on the post October 31, 2010 )
 
"Great blog. Absolutely agree that if the performance does not make sense the aesthetics should be over the top to make up for it. It did not help that the dancers were all sweating and wearing bright annoying neon colors (well... for me it didn't). And yeah I tried to understand Dr. Profeta but I think what she wanted wasn't for us to understand, but for us to comment. :D I love reading good blogs. Looking forward to the next one!"
--( posted on Oct 24, 2010, commenting on the post Ralph Lemon )
 
"I completely agree with you. Many of us felt the need to draw something out of it because we did not want to offend Katherine or take her time for granted. Other than that, you're blog was well put together. I agree with all the points you made and you've managed to capture the same thing I felt without the use of "improper/taboo" diction :D I think that means something."
--( posted on Oct 24, 2010, commenting on the post Private: How can you stay in the house all day and not go anywhere? I’d rather do that than see this show. )
 
"Amen to good food. I really enjoyed your blog, it was very personal and I can practically feel your love for your family spilling off of the page. Invite me over for dinner! No really. I mean it! :D"
--( posted on Oct 24, 2010, commenting on the post Artwork in My Community )
 
"Ahah that's really strange."
--( posted on Oct 10, 2010, commenting on the post Confusion )
 
"Oh man. I hope it's not too bad!"
--( posted on Oct 7, 2010, commenting on the post 10/7/2010 )
 
"Sure Carol! Contrary to what a lot of people would think, Oatmeal makes some great comfort food. Olivia! We should eat at my sis' place!"
--( posted on Sep 18, 2010, commenting on the post September 16, 2010 )
 
"Street peddlers. Tall buildings. Immense traffic. I think you certainly captured "what is NYC?" Great photography."
--( posted on Sep 15, 2010, commenting on the post September 14th )
 
"Your blog left me speechless for a while. Several thoughts lingered long after I finished reading. Your analogies are well thought out and definitely have "backbone" to them. It is clear you have a good grasp of writing and everything reads so smoothly. I wouldn't need to be required to read your blogs, they are a must-read."
--( posted on Sep 15, 2010, commenting on the post melding the pieces together )
 
"Thank you! I saw tons of American Pride around the neighborhood today. I even saw a bus with the American Flag printed on it. I couldn't catch it though."
--( posted on Sep 14, 2010, commenting on the post September 14, 2010 )
 
"I was going to take a picture of this as well! *Likes Olivia's comment"
--( posted on Sep 14, 2010, commenting on the post )
 
"Your introduction made me recap on my own thoughts. I felt as if they were all fairly similar. Hate. Hate. Some more hate. You know? The stuff we should all avoid. But seriously, you are right. Hate begot hate. Discrimination and all this ugly stuff, just because people are different! Geez! I actually enjoyed the first play too (opposed to the majority). High five! The dialect of Indian he spoke brought the script to life. Wish we could understood what he was actually saying though. That would be awesome. The second play. Mmm... I would not necessarily blame the poor acoustics of The Kate Playhouse because the other plays were fine. I think the actors just kind of "oopsed" in the middle. Gotta admit it was pretty cool to see the guy in the Turban transition to a guard with a gun, right? Third play. Agreed!"
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post Israel Horovitz plays )
 
"I read your first three sentences and I had a relapse. Before visiting Hunter College I kept thinking "I feel like blowing up Hunter College so we could see a Broadway production!" This is all in the past... Other than that I absolutely agree with you. The Barefoot Company had managed to utilize this modern setting and made the best of it. Yeah the second play was bad... Nuff' said. I don't really think the last play was "plot-less." But. I don't think anyone can ever justify unnecessary violence."
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post Israel Horovitz plays )
 
"As I was reading I could not help but think of Black Eyed Peas, "Where is The Love?" Very intriguing take on the theme. Conceptually, this is the first blog (unless I missed some) that I have read which focuses primary on the background of each character. The madness behind the characters. Spreading some love yo ♥ Jeffrey"
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post Israel Horowitz(Horovitz??) Blog. )
 
"You have a strong and definite opinion, I like that. People will always fear the unknown, the unknown including lost Indians. This would provide some plausible reason as to why the two beat him, as opposed to helping him. I mean Joey does feel bad for the poor Indian so there has to be something other than hatred towards foreigners involved. Maybe Horovitz was discussing human nature? I never noticed the stage left and stage right placement but... you're right! Did you notice that in all of the performances, the conflicting characters were often segregated by a invisible line? Perhaps this relates to people feeling safer with the "norm." It can also explain into why "we" outcast Indians. I love your closing sentence."
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post Israel Horowitz Plays )
 
"The only problem I had with the turban coming off, was that it slightly distracted me from the acting. I could not help but wonder "what if it does fall off?" I certainly agree with your conclusion on social issues and Horovitz portrayal of American violence but Horovitz Q&A session left me wondering. Someone asked whether it would make a difference if Joey and Murph were placed in a foreign country. Would the situations be reversed? I feel as if Horovitz is addressing secular issues as opposed to just American violence. The American background of Joey and Murph does little to justify their behavior to Gupta. People in general have a tendency to hassle those who are different."
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post )
 
"You're introduction was very captivating and made me want to get to know you, as the writer, better. I think your examples in "The Indian Wants the Bronx" perfectly substantiate your thoughts on "whom are we to blame." I strongly agree with your clincher paragraph. The world may never remember these three plays as classics, though certain segments will leave a long lasting impression. I will always remember the segment between Joey threatening Nasa to lift up her dress. It was because of the tension it created in the audience, when nobody really knew if she really had a bomb."
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post )
 
"The very first thing that popped into my mind was Joey and Murph as Indians."
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post Groundworks Coffee, Sunset and Vine- Hollywood )