Millennial Notes Melissa James Gibson Imagines a Loving Neighborhood by Hamilton Nguyen Melissa James Gibson’s heart-warming “Brooklyn Bridge” illustrates the beauty of a diverse community. Strangers in an apartment complex help a Russian girl Sasha (clever Emma Curtin) finish her report about the near-by Brooklyn Bridge. Along the way, she becomes true friends with…
Hamilton Nguyen graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California with a Bachelor’s in Finance, and he works in real estate finance. He eagerly consumes books, movies, radio (recent 88.5 NPR convert), and now theater. Favorites: The Brothers Karamazov and Gorky Park. Hamilton seeks out plays about history, empowerment, and social issues like “Honky” and…
Millennial Notes Greg Kalleres Confronts Mad Men, Race, & Sneakers by Hamilton Nguyen Feelings of sadness and anger swell up when a teenager is killed for his shoes. A gunshot ends an intense game of basketball between two young men. The unnamed murderer takes the deceased’s shoes: a pair of vibrant Sky 16’s, the…