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 […]
Category: Books
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 […]
The Lookout: Watch Out For Doppelgangers, Assassins And More This October
Editor’s note: Each month, we’re bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Review: David Yoon’s Debut Novel Will Have You Falling ‘Frankly In Love’
It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as the young adult literature genre. Two people, typically young, white and rebellious, initiate a clever fake-dating […]
The Lookout: It’s ‘Wu-Tang’ and ‘Hustlers’ Season This September In Asian American Entertainment
Editor’s note: We’ll be bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Review: Tired Of Haruki Murakami? Check Out Yoko Ogawa’s ‘The Memory Police’
The words “contemporary Japanese literature” and “Haruki Murakami” are hopelessly intertwined. And it might have something to do with the fact that his oeuvre has been translated into 50 […]
Bobby Hundreds Tells His Streetwear Story And Struggles With The Asian American Community In His Own Words
For more than 15 years Bobby Kim, who goes by Bobby Hundreds, expressed himself through his iconic streetwear brand, The Hundreds. Now with the release of his book, “This Is […]
The Lookout: Here’s What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In August
Editor’s note: Each month, we’re bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Marvel’s Next Superhero Is Filipina. Here’s Everything We Know About Wave
At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Marvel revealed a ton of upcoming content and even unveiled that Simu Liu will be playing Shang-Chi. But another SDCC Marvel announcement garnered a […]
