“Do not do drugs, or I will kill you.” The leaders of Philippine democracy have had much to say throughout the country’s rocky history, but no politician can quite […]
Category: Movies
Masala: Quyen Tran Makes a Difference on and off Sets
With refugee parents and six siblings to care for as she grew up, filmmaker and cinematographer Quyen Tran has never taken anything for granted. “As a first-generation Asian American, […]
Masala: Chris Pang Is Stuck in a Time Loop (and Not Just in ‘Palm Springs’)
We’ve seen him in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Charlie’s Angels,” but this summer, we got to watch actor Chris Pang in a brand new light—and cowboy hat. Pang plays […]
Throwback: What Would Mulan Do?
When will my reflection show? Somewhere between watching the animated “Mulan” in 1998 and watching the live-action in 2020, I finally found the answer to that question. As a […]
New Indie Film ‘Pink Opaque’ Explores Los Angeles’ Diversity And Complexity
If you only have a few days to finish a project in order to graduate and start chasing your dreams in Hollywood, what would you do? Seems like a […]
7 Food Documentaries And Docuseries That Feature Asian Leads
Food documentaries and docuseries can be both educational and enjoyable to watch, especially when hosted by personalities who bring a bit of lightheartedness to the table. Notable chefs bring […]
Review: ‘We Are Little Zombies’ Has Something For The Sweet Tooth In All Of Us
For those of you in need of a sugar high jolt reminiscent of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” but crave a bit of the savory heart of “Stand By […]
‘Abominable’’s Pearl Studios Is Going ‘Over The Moon’ In New Animated Feature
How far would you go for your loved ones? Maybe more importantly, how far could you go? This fall, Pearl Studio (“Abominable”) and Netflix are taking those questions to […]
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Temporarily Closes Curtains
It’s official: the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has been pushed back due to COVID-19. Despite earlier reassurances that the LAAPFF would proceed as planned, the festival has […]
Lights, Camera, Paused: COVID-19’s Lasting Impact On Film And TV Sets
As the novel coronavirus spread throughout the United States in late February and early March, leading chains AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas announced precautionary measures to reduce seating capacity […]
Bigger And Even Better: Here’s 7 More APAHM Festivities Coming Your Way
The Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations are still in full force. This upcoming week is an especially busy one, as there will be a variety of new shows […]
Get The Inside ‘Scoob’ On The Star-Studded Premiere Of The Brand-New Scooby-Doo Movie
Scooby-Doo and the whole Mystery Inc. gang are making a comeback, this time in a full-length Warner Bros.’ action feature titled “SCOOB!,” premiering Friday, May 15. Ahead of the […]
Here Are Some Of The Box-Office Releases Pushed Back By The Novel Coronavirus
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, many industries have had to grapple with major changes to their day-to-day operations. Governments have called for the […]
Generosity And Kindness Are Front And Center In Andrew Ahn’s Latest Feature, ‘Driveways’
There’s no denying that this is a stressful time for everyone. But it’s even more stressful to create and maintain connections these days, as we’re all social distancing and […]
5 Ways To Kick Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month At Home
Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, AKA APAHM, AKA one of the most exciting times of the year for our community! As most of us self-isolate or shelter in […]
