Ever wondered about the backstory of Rufio, the young, red-stripe haired Filipino boy from the iconic 1991 children’s film “Hook”? Then you’ll be interested to hear about Dante Basco’s […]
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No ‘White Savior’ In ‘The Great Wall,’ But A Chinese Heroine
Zhang Yimou’s “The Great Wall” does not have the singular white hero many feared it would. Instead, as it turns out, the $150-million budget project, due for American release this […]
15 Celebs Who Are Sending Valentine’s Day Letters #ToImmigrantsWithLove
Started by immigration advocacy groups Define American and I Am An Immigrant, #ToImmigrantsWithLove — a letter-writing campaign showing support for immigrants and allies across the U.S. via social media […]
With Sundance Award-Winning ‘Gook,’ Justin Chon Gets Personal
Justin Chon’s “Gook” opens on an 11-year-old dancing in front of a building engulfed in flames, an image disarming, alarming and hypnotic. Winner of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival […]
Latest ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Trailer Debuts During Super Bowl
In case you missed it, a 30-second trailer for the upcoming live-action “Ghost In the Shell” film — which continues to be controversial for its casting of Scarlett Johansson […]
Jackie Chan Is a Big Brother For Everyone
It’s often been said that Jackie Chan isn’t just one hell of a martial artist and international movie sensation, but is also extremely giving — ask any one of […]
Hollywood Directors’ Chairs Have Not Diversified In The Last Decade
If you are a female director, you’re going to have a very, very hard time getting a film made in Hollywood. If you are an Asian, black or Latino female, […]
4DX Will Change The Way You Watch Movies
Going to the movies will never be the same again. Since 2009, when 4DX was first developed by South Korean company, CJ 4DPLEX, and has quickly expanded the cinematic experience […]
WATCH: Young Blasians Unite To Voice A Colorful World
“Blasian Narratives,” a film project detailing the personal experiences of young mixed-race students, is now available to watch for a limited time before it hits the road to screen […]
The Return of Asian Horror Remakes
The U.S. film industry is no stranger to adaptations of popular Asian movies, but the early 2000s were especially loaded with Asian horror movie remakes. The frenzy started in […]
6 Ways China’s Booming Film Market Will Affect Your Movie-Going Experience
If you are a frequent filmgoer, you may have noticed that there is an increasingly prominent Chinese presence in Hollywood movies — Chinese logos are popping up everywhere and […]
Bollywood: ‘Commando 2’ Trailer Drops
“Commando,” the 2013 Bollywood hit action film starring Vidyut Jammwal, is back with a sequel! “Commando 2” sees the return of Capt. Karanvir Singh Dogra, an Indian Army commando […]
Constance Wu Speaks Out Against Casey Affleck’s Oscar Nod
Yesterday, the Academy gave Casey Affleck — who was in headlines a few years ago facing two accusations of sexual harassment — an Oscar nod for his performance in […]
Calling All Asians: Audition To Be Cast In The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Film
Attention, Asians: Director Jon M. Chu (you know him best as the name behind “Now You See Me 2”) wants you to audition for his new film based on the hit […]
Oscar Noms: ‘Lion’ For Best Picture, Dev Patel For Supporting Actor
Oscar nominations are in, and by the looks of it, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are loving “Lion,” which received a Best Picture nod and another […]
