Looking for positive, non-stereotypical representations of LGBTQ Asian individuals can feel like searching for a tiny rainbow needle in a haystack of Cameron Posts and Elios (don’t get us […]
Category: Movies
7 Moments From ‘Always Be My Maybe’ That Made Us Believe In Love Again
Ever since breakout standup comedian Ali Wong hinted at creating a romantic comedy with “Fresh Off The Boat” actor Randall Park—their version of “When Harry Met Sally”—the internet has […]
Review: So You Think You Can Write ‘Late Night?’
When I first tried to find work in TV, I scored a meeting with a studio president and explained that I wanted to be a TV writer. He looked […]
How Ali Wong And Randall Park’s New Rom-Com ‘Always Be My Maybe’ Came To Be
In a way, we—you, me, America, the internet, everybody—are responsible for “Always Be My Maybe,” the new romantic comedy starring Randall Park and Ali Wong. We willed it into […]
Legends: Take A Look Back At Asian American Hollywood History
They played prostitutes, maids, butlers, laundry workers and craven villains. They were often denied substantive roles, equal pay and fair representation. Yet, they persevered. This Asian Pacific American Heritage […]
‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ Is A Mindless Kaiju Cage-Fight
The story for “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is the flimsy tortilla chip that scoops up the guacamole of the film’s monstrous battles. The latest installment to the legendary […]
Miya Cech Is One Of The Brightest Young Minds In Hollywood
In her role as Suzume Kimura in “The Darkest Minds,” Miya Cech has hardly any speaking lines—her character is mostly mute. But on the 12th floor of a hip […]
The Ultimate List Of Asian American Superheroes
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … an Asian American superhero? While invisibility is a useful superpower, it’s also one of the biggest villains of the Asian American […]
Propping It Up: 8 Pieces Of Asian American History We’d Love to See At The Smithsonian
As the museum’s website will tell you, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center is not “a traditional museum with a public building,” an eloquent way of saying that real […]
First Look At ‘Abominable’ Provides Plenty Of Warm And Fuzzies
It might be warming up in Southern California, but come September we’ll be watching an adventure taking place on the chilly slopes of the Himalayas. The first trailer for […]
Take It From ‘Riverdale’ Star Charles Melton: Trust In Fate
Destiny didn’t come knocking on Charles Melton’s door. It rang his bell. Before the “Riverdale” star became Hollywood’s next big thing, he was pursuing his dream of playing in […]
Texan Director Diane Paragas Worked On ‘Yellow Rose’ For 15 Years—Here’s Why
Dotted across thousands of locales in the largest state of the continental U.S. is something that transcends the concept of a physical location. It’s an idea, a notion that […]
‘Goldzilla’ Rocks The Red Carpet At ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Premiere
Better known for his fire-breathing abilities, Godzilla is getting an icy upgrade. On Saturday, May 18 Godzilla took over the silver screen for the world premiere of “Godzilla: King […]
Meet Ian Alexander—One of Hollywood’s Youngest And Most Outspoken Trans Activists
In front of the camera, Ian Alexander composes himself with the poise of an experienced model. As bars of electric colored lights are moved around his body for the […]
Review: The Latest Installment Of The ‘John Wick’ Universe Is Here. Are You Ready?
Everyone has had a bad day at work. But as a solitary figure in a dark suit limps through a Chinatown alleyway hoping to get to a doctor who […]
