Actor James Chen, who stars in the new movie “Front Cover,” talks to us about how he drew from personal experience to tap into the unique role of a […]
Category: Movies
Warner Bros continues move into China with country manager hire
Warner Bros. is set to solidify its move into China with the naming of Gillian Zhao as the entertainment giant’s new country manager. Zhao, a longtime figure in China’s entertainment […]
6 facts that will make you want to see ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
If you’re not yet sold on “Kubo and the Two Strings,” which comes to theaters this weekend, here are a few facts that will make you want to join Kubo on […]
Top 10 Hapa Hollywood Hot Boys
“Hapa” is a term used for a person of mixed ethnic heritage. Join our hapa hosts Jennifer Field and Andrew Ghai as they count down the hottest hapa guys […]
Star-studded ’Operation Chromite’ premiere lights up K-Town
As South Korean films continue to enter the U.S. market at a faster pace than ever before, the premiere Wednesday in Koreatown, Los Angeles, of “Operation Chromite,” the country’s […]
Korean American animator paints coming out story in ‘Arrival’
The short animated film “Arrival” explores a young boy’s relationship with his faraway mother and how he reveals who he is and whom he loves – namely his boyfriend, with whom […]
Asian American-driven short ‘Alice’ set to take off at HollyShorts film fest
A new short film that will premiere Wednesday at the HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood explores a dilemma known to generations of Asian Americans: How do you deal with immigrant parents […]
Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina to star in coming ’Ocean’s’ spinoff
It looks like Mindy Kaling and Awkwafina will join a high-stakes heist in the coming “Ocean’s 8” film, a female-led spinoff of the popular original trilogy, according to Deadline.com. Kaling […]
KCON LA 2016 Highlights: Fans, food, fun
We hung out with K-pop fans, food vendors and promoters – in particular those from K-Science and Technology, who brought with them the cutest robotic friend you could ever […]
A Hayao Miyazaki-inspired art show is coming to LA this weekend
A tribute art show for legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki will be held at the Mid-City Art House in Los Angeles on Aug. 6 and 7. “The Enchanted […]
‘Great Wall’ director responds to whitewashing criticism
Zhang Yimou, director of the controversial “The Great Wall,” which has come under fire for whitewashing through its lead actor, Matt Damon, defended his film Thursday. “Our film is […]
Karen Fukuhara of ‘Suicide Squad’ is ready to take on the world
Karen Fukuhara, on the cusp of stardom as DC’s “Suicide Squad” – in which she stars as Katana, the deadly assassin who carries tragedy and loss in her heart […]
‘Black Sheep’: Documentary gives voice to transgender women in India
Before British Indian filmmaker Reshel Shah got married, she didn’t give much thought toward the hijras – a term for transgender women in India – beyond the stereotypes: as untouchables and […]
On ‘The Great Wall’: Constance Wu Twitter Rant
Asian American actors read Constance Wu’s Twitter response to “The Great Wall.”
Jay Ahn: Finding a vision behind the viewfinder
You’ve probably most recently seen Jay Ahn’s work as a director and cinematographer with Dumbfoundead’s “Safe” music video, which went viral in the midst of a renewed conversation on […]
