A flurry of “Hello”s, “How are you”s and “Can you hear me?”s echoes through the phone connection. An initial lag makes it difficult to pinpoint who spoke first, but […]
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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 […]
In A Letter To His Future Self, Actor Simu Liu Reflects On His Roots
Please open on Sept. 3, 2021. Simu, If you’re reading this, then it will have finally happened— “Shang-Chi” is out in the world. Damn … you really f*cking did […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Vanguard Award Goes To ‘The Farewell’
Director and screenwriter Lulu Wang first told the story “based on an actual lie” in April 2016, on an episode of Ira Glass’ radio series “This American Life.” In a […]
The Unforgettable Gala: Kevin Na To Take Home The Pechanga Athlete On Another Level Award
Kevin Na was just a young boy when he asked his father if being a good golfer meant getting to be on television. “Every weekend,” his father said, unaware […]
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 Unforgettable Gala: The Director 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 Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Film 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 Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Television 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 Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Film 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 Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Television 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 […]
Review: ‘Dollface’ Takes A Behind-The-Scenes Peek At Female Friendship
In the California hills, a tour bus door cranks open to reveal a driver with a tabby cat’s head. Sort of like a fairy godmother from the uncanny valley, […]
‘Blue’s Clues’ Is Back—With Joshua Dela Cruz Leading The Show
If you’re a ’90s baby, chances are that the words “handy-dandy notebook” and “mail time” will conjure up some nostalgic memories of your childhood: memories of Steve in his […]
Review: Run River North Change The Game With ‘Monsters Calling Home, Vol. 2’
Run River North’s newest EP, “Monsters Calling Home, Vol. 2,” feels like the perfect soundtrack for summertime days at the beach, despite its early November release date. And while […]
Review: A Lethal Love Triangle Unfolds In Netflix’s Psychological Thriller, ‘Earthquake Bird’
“We all live in our own reality,” says the detective interrogating Swedish translator Lucy Fly (Alicia Vikander). Except Lucy’s reality seems to be little more than a waking nightmare […]
