Double Exposure: ‘The Defenders’ (1961-1965)
December 6, 2019
In 1961, CBS debuted a courtroom drama series like no other. Miles ahead of its time in both subject matter and execution, “The Defenders” starred E.G. Marshall and Robert Reed as a father-and-son duo of defense attorneys who laid down the law in weekly tales of ethics and responsibility. Wh...
Double Exposure: ‘Vertigo’ (1958)
November 22, 2019
In 1958, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” hypnotized audiences across the globe. Set against the scenic streets of San Francisco, James Stewart stars as Scotty, a retired detective who suffers from Vertigo after having nearly fallen from a rooftop during a police chase. One day, Scotty is contac...
Double Exposure: ‘Stalag 17’ (1953)
June 1, 2019
"Double Exposure” is a column dedicated to bringing attention to classic film and television of note. "Double Exposure” is a column dedicated to bringing attention to classic film and television of note. Not everyone is who they appear to be. In 1940s Germany, this lesson must be ...
Double Exposure: ‘The Fugitive’ (1963-1967)
May 19, 2019
“Double Exposure” is a column dedicated to bringing attention to classic film and television of note. Have you ever felt the sting of being blamed for something you didn’t do? What about being sentenced to die for a crime you didn’t commit? This is the dilemma of Dr. Richard Kimble, p...
Double Exposure: ’12 Angry Men’ (1957)
May 6, 2019
“Double Exposure” is a brand new column dedicated to bringing attention to classic films of note. Written by Reginald Rose and directed by Sidney Lumet, “12 Angry Men” reigns as perhaps the most important courtroom drama of our time. The premise is simple: On a muggy, Manhattan aftern...
Calvin in America : Pie-eating contest
June 4, 2016
By Calvin Li Sunfest 2016 was awesome! I competed in the pie eating contest for the first time and it turned out to be one of my highlights of 2016. I knew I had a chance of winning because I’d always been a fast eater growing up. I was also determined to win because I knew it would get real nasty u...
Calvin in America: NXT Wrestling
May 24, 2016
By Calvin Li NXT is the developmental division of the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, and I’m one of people who were fortunate enough to be part of the first time ever NXT Road Trip stop in Seattle. “The following match is scheduled for one fall!” I was just holding my breat...
Calvin in America: Calvin’s first live MLB game
April 26, 2016
By Calvin Li No one’s first game experience could ever top the one that I had last Wednesday, where the Seattle Mariners took on the Texas Losers, AKA the Texas Rangers. This trip to the Mariners’ Game couldn’t have been more authentic. Gregor – my American co-worker – and I left SCC an hour e...
