The American Film Institute revealed their official selections for the 2017 AFI Awards, and Kumail Nanjiani and Aziz Ansari each got some love. “The Big Sick” was officially selected as…
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‘The Big Sick’ and ‘Abacus’ Get 2018 Oscar Nods
…that tell the story of Asian American families. Actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani, co-wrote the original screenplay for “The Big Sick” with his wife Emily Gordon. The romantic comedy is…
Kumail Nanjiani (Or Steven Spielberg) Reacts to Golden Globe Snub
Writer, actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani reacted to “The Big Sick”’s Golden Globe snub on Twitter. Or did he? The Golden Globes revealed their list of nominees on Dec. 11,…
Top 7 Asian Pacific American-Directed Indie Films of 2017
…Big Sick Kumail Nanjiani co-wrote “The Big Sick” with his real-life wife, Emily V. Gordon. The film follows the true story of how they met and fell in love, in…
Apple Orders Immigrant Anthology Series from Kumail Nanjiani and Alan Yang
An anthology series spotlighting immigrant America is in the works at Apple. The tech giant is in cahoots with “The Big Sick” writers Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily Gordon…
Get Ready To Watch Kumail Nanjiani Host ‘SNL’
Get ready for this week’s “Saturday Night Live,” hosted by Kumail Nanjiani! The “Silicon Valley” actor is making waves with his critically acclaimed indie rom-com “The Big Sick,” which premiered…
What API romance film are you based on your Zodiac sign?
…. . her sister’s ex-boyfriend. Libras are also natural flirts, so they’ll want to take some notes from the charming Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo). Scorpio: The Big Sick Scorpios are…
APA Film Excellence Represented at 33rd Independent Spirit Awards
…“Oh Lucy!”, the story of a woman who falls in love with her English tutor. Real-life couple Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon wrote “The Big Sick,” which tells the…
Top 10 Asian Actors in Hollywood (2017 Edition)
…in “The Big Sick,” a 2017 autobiographical romantic comedy about his and his wife’s love story. In addition to being hilarious, the film also packed a lot of charm and…
Kumail Nanjiani Tells Racists To Do Their Research In SNL Monologue
Kumail Nanjiani killed it on SNL with his opening stand-up monologue. Nanjiani, who wrote, directed and starred in the indie rom-com “The Big Sick,” opened with an anecdote about being…
With Sundance Award-Winning ‘Gook,’ Justin Chon Gets Personal
…of underdog and an enviable soundtrack to boot; Danielle Macdonald and Bridget Everett are ones to watch. The Big Sick The feature film based on writer-comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Film Award Nominees
…heartfelt romantic comedy “The Big Sick,” based on his real-life romance with wife Emily Gordon. This year, he starred opposite Dave Bautista in the buddy comedy “Stuber,” where he plays Stu, an…
Review: ‘Little America’ Asks Us To Get Along While We Can
…cowboy culture. Kumail Nanjiani (“Stuber”) and wife Emily V. Gordon (“The Big Sick”) write and executive produce, joined by “Master of None” creator Alan Yang. The creators make a solid…
‘Welcome To Chippendales’ Teases the Dark Side of the American Dream
…Annaleigh Ashford, Dan Stevens, Juliette Lewis will also star. To get familiar with Nanjiani’s work, you can catch “Eternals” on Disney+ and “The Big Sick” on Amazon Prime. “Welcome to…
