Ah, summer—or as folks in their 20s and 30s know it, wedding season. This time of year always seems to be colored by talks of white dresses, towering cakes […]
Category: Books
Get Ready For A Hot Vampire Summer With Renée Ahdieh’s ‘The Damned’
With so many public spaces closed, most of us are spending our summer weekends at home instead of soaking in the sun. Between the indoor lifestyle, a lack of […]
Review: Frances Cha’s ‘If I Had Your Face’ Is A Stunning Authorial Debut
In the busiest part of Seoul, South Korea lies a street buzzing with drunk men, who are exploring the abundance of bars that the area has to offer. Sitting […]
Review: Maxine Mei-Fung Chung’s ‘The Eighth Girl’ Investigates Misogyny And Freud
“The Eighth Girl” begins at the end of our protagonist’s story, on a bridge as she contemplates suicide. What follows—or precedes—is the page-turning action-packed thriller of a photojournalist driven […]
The Lookout: Get Ready For Spring With These New Blooms
The entertainment world has certainly been feeling the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak, as more and more projects have been cancelled or postponed. AAPI projects, especially movie releases, […]
Review: Sanmao’s ‘Stories Of The Sahara’ Brushes Away The Sands Of Time
The very word “Sahara” can conjure up a number of images, perhaps of gleaming artifacts from long-gone, exotic civilizations. Or of a vast, sandy emptiness, populated solely by camels […]
The Lookout: This February, We’ve Got Your Valentine’s Day Plans Covered
For all those not in the know, the month of February is not just a month of love—it’s jam packed with adventure, comedy, horror and even guns-a-blazing action. These […]
The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects
You know what they say—new year, new movies, shows, albums and books. That is what they say, right? Anyway, we’re welcoming 2020 right, with a slew of AAPI projects […]
Review: From A Dying Korean Dynasty, The Tragedy Of ‘The Court Dancer’ Lives On
When French delegate Victor Collin de Plancy first meets Korean court dancer Yi Jin in the last years of the Joseon Dynasty, he is spellbound by her grace and […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Digital Influencer Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
The Lookout: December Has Plenty Of New Releases Lined Up For The Holidays
Editor’s note: we’re bringing you the latest scoop on what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, so […]
The Lookout: This November, ‘See’ And ‘Last Christmas’ Are Coming To Screens Near You
Editor’s note: we’re bringing you the latest scoop on what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, so […]
Throwback: Explore An Untold History With ‘Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist’
“Bambi.” It’s one of those iconic Disney films that reeks of America, with its cervine protagonists, its pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps theme and picturesque scenery that looks like it was pulled straight […]
Review: For Your Next Vampire Fix, Pick Up A Copy Of ‘The Beautiful’
A murderer roams free under the cover of night, stalking the shimmering streets of New Orleans while the city sleeps. Except, as it turns out, the city isn’t asleep […]
Looking For The Next Ali Wong Or Hasan Minhaj? Head To The 20th Annual APAture Festival
If you’re interested in Asian American art, music and performance, then look no further—the 20th annual APAture Festival has it all. A multidisciplinary arts festival presented by Kearny Street […]
