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The Unforgettable Gala: The Vanguard Award Goes To ‘The Farewell’

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…deeply moving and hilarious, but always genuine, “The Farewell” has bridged cultural divides and truly set the stage for future narratives of its kind. “The Farewell”’s commercial and critical success…

The Truth Behind ‘The Farewell’— The Film ‘Based On An Actual Lie’

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…would serve as a way of getting the family together so they could all say their final goodbyes. Her 2019 film, “The Farewell,” is based on Wang’s fateful trip to…

Take A Trip Down Awkwafina Lane Before You See The ‘The Farewell’

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…make her dramatic debut in “The Farewell” as Billi, a young Chinese American writer hiding her grandma’s cancer diagnosis from…  her grandma. Directed by Lulu Wang, the film explores issues…

2020 Golden Globe Awards: ‘Parasite’ And ‘The Farewell’ Lead AAPI In Film Categories

Movies, Screen, TV by Alek Tomovic

…Rabbit” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL4McUzXfFI&t=3s BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY Awkwafina, “The Farewell” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RofpAjqwMa8 BEST MOTION PICTURE, FOREIGN LANGUAGE “The Farewell” (U.S.A.) “Parasite” (South Korea) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xH0HfJHsaY…

The Lookout: Here’s The Latest On What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In July

Books, Movies, Music, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…up the sun with a new book, watch the end of “Orange Is the New Black” or catch Awkwafina’s latest performance in “The Farewell.” It’s summer, so it’s prime time…

The Unforgettable Gala: The Director Award Nominees

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…Lulu Wang, “The Farewell“ Photo by Elias Roman. When her critically acclaimed film “The Farewell” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this year, Wang was catapulted into the international spotlight….

‘Parasite’ And Awkwafina Take Home Golden Globes

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…including “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” “Les Misérables” and one a little closer to home, “The Farewell.” But “The Farewell” didn’t miss out, either. Awkwafina took home the Golden…

Happy Holidays! Check Out 5 Asian American Family Movies To Binge This Season

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…last time. This dramedy is one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time, and is especially a hit with older audiences. 3. “The Farewell” (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RofpAjqwMa8 Based on a…

The Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Film Award Nominees

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…to deliver a hilarious and heartfelt performance. Awkwafina, “The Farewell“ Photo by Khanh Fleshman. Awkwafina, aka Nora Lum, first gained popularity as a musician with her relatable and racy rap…

Filmmaker Lulu Wang to Head New Production Company Local Time Alongside Producer Dani Melia

Screen, TV by Alek Tomovic

Director Lulu Wang and her producing partner Dani Melia have created their own production company, Local Time. Following the critical success of “The Farewell” (2019), which Wang directed and Melia…

Lulu Wang’s “Expats” Juggles Themes of Resilience Opposite Vast Privilege 

Screen, TV by Contributor

“The Farewell” director makes her return to the screen with the Prime series starring Nicole Kidman. (Photos courtesy of Prime Video.) At the end of episode one in Lulu Wang’s…

Shoots And Ladders: ‘Minari’ and Mermaids Are Making Waves In Asian American Entertainment This August

Movies, Screen, TV by Serena Kim

…the Collector in Netflix’s upcoming “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” debuting Aug. 30. Right now, everybody is talking about “The Farewell,” but the director has already moved on to new projects….

Asian American Male Directors Are Getting More Filmmaking Opportunities … What About Women?

Movies, Screen, TV by Alek Tomovic

…On the feature film front, there is some burgeoning progress and hope for Asian American female directors. Lulu Wang’s movie, “The Farewell,” starring “Crazy Rich Asians” star Awkwafina, received a…

Independents’ Day: Asian And Asian American Filmmakers Represent In A Big Way At Sundance

Movies, Screen by Alek Tomovic

…parents and activists, and dives into the oft-hidden horrors the rule spawned, which included widespread child abandonment. THE FAREWELL Writer/director Lulu Wang and Crazy Rich Asians’ breakout star Awkwafina come…

The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects

Books, Movies, Music, TV by Alek Tomovic

…eagerly awaited Comedy Central series is based on actress and rapper Awkwafina’s (“The Farewell”) real experiences growing up in New York. The star-studded cast includes “Saturday Night Live” comedian Bowen…

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