In April 2018, the web was seized by storm when a short news release from DC Comics and Warner Bros. announced that director Cathy Yan would helm an already […]
Category: Movies
Catch Up On Last Night’s Academy Awards Ceremony: ‘Parasite’ And ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Make History
In case you (somehow) haven’t heard yet, AAPI projects won big and broke new ground at last night’s 92nd Academy Awards. Taika Waititi, the Māori director, star and writer […]
Brace for Impact: (Bruno) Mars is Returning
After a long hiatus, Bruno Mars is bringing back his signature 24k magic. The Filipino Hawaiian R&B crooner is set to star in and produce a music-driven theatrical feature […]
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 […]
Join Filmmaker Par Parekh On His Search For Fulfillment In ‘The Happy’
Is it possible to find happiness in good ol’ Los Angeles? Or does happiness start from your inner self first? You can find out from Par Parekh’s hilarious new short […]
Review: ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Is Bringing Back Buddy Cop Movies
With his signature brand of braggadocio, bad boy Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) swaggers into the headquarters of an elite new group of young detectives, known as AMMO. He and […]
‘Parasite’ And Awkwafina Take Home Golden Globes
With the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night award season is in full swing, and Asian talent is stepping up to the spotlight. Korean director Bong Joon-Ho’s Cannes thriller, […]
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 […]
Happy Holidays! Check Out 5 Asian American Family Movies To Binge This Season
Some families deck the halls for the holidays. Others feast on roast duck and dumplings. Family bring us together, but culture can sometimes set us apart. For Asian Americans, […]
‘Late Night’ Director Nisha Ganatra On Board For Indian Boy Band Feature
Fans of “Late Night” have another movie coming down the pipeline from director Nisha Ganatra. Universal recently announced that Ganatra is set to direct a new original feature film, […]
Grab Your Yakult, Because The First Trailer For The ‘To All The Boys’ Sequel Is Here
The trailer for the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” sequel has arrived, and you’d better start making plans for Valentine’s Day. Based on the bestselling novels by […]
The Treatment: A Chinese American Confederate Soldier Changes The Course Of History In ‘The True, Tall Tales of Robert E(ng) Lee’
Editor’s note: For each issue, we choose an unproduced screenplay and present it to you as a one-page description of the proposed movie. A talented illustrator then reimagines the […]
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 Trailer For Lin Manuel Miranda’s Musical Film ‘In The Heights’ Just Dropped
Thought you finally escaped from the “Hamilton” craze? Well, prepare yourself for another musical album that will occupy half of the country’s shower repertoire, because Lin Manuel Miranda is […]
