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 […]
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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 […]
Throwback: ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Helped Young Girls Learn To Love And Trust Themselves
Becoming a woman is hard work. As a teenager, I spent more time brooding over a diary with a glitter pen and writing angst-ridden poetry than I care I […]
Review: ‘The Sun Is Also A Star’ Is Not Your Usual Teen Drama. Sort Of.
It seems like every romantic drama follows the same basic formula: boy meets girl; boy and girl are separated by forces beyond their control; boy and girl are reunited […]
Review: Director Stephanie Wang-Breal Sheds Light On Human Trafficking In Latest Documentary ‘Blowin’ Up’
Documentarian Stephanie Wang-Breal, whose previous works include “Tough Love” and “Wo Ai Ni Mommy,” takes a sensitive approach in chronicling the legal proceedings of women who are arrested on […]
7 API Super Moms From Film and Television That Have A Place In Our Hearts
For Mother’s Day, we’re toasting our favorite API mothers and maternal figures on the small and silver screen. With mamas from the groundbreaking “Joy Luck Club” to the hilarious […]
Meet The Creative Minds Behind the Headlining Films of LAAPFF 2019
This year, Southern California’s largest Asian-centric film festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary with one of its strongest lineups ever. Since its inception in 1983, the Los Angeles Pacific […]
