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 […]
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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 […]
Review: Just When You Thought You Didn’t Need Another Animated Show…Here Comes ‘Tuca And Bertie’
With thousands of shows vying for our attention, do we really need another adult animated TV show? Well, actually, yes. From the creators of the award-winning Netflix series “BoJack […]
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 […]
Foodies Unite: Feast Your Eyes On ‘Family Style’
Foodies have something new to look forward to. “Family Style,” a 12-episode, unscripted series produced by Asian American YouTube channel You Offend Me You Offend My Family aka YOMYOMF, […]
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 […]
Review: Why You Should Be Watching Cinemax’s ‘Warrior’
A tall, dark stranger wanders off a boat filled with Chinese immigrant workers and surveys his destination, San Francisco in 1878: a hectic tableau buzzing with protesting Irish workers, […]
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 […]
Asian American Male Directors Are Getting More Filmmaking Opportunities … What About Women?
It was 1990 when a lightbulb went off in Christine Swanson’s head—“I can be a filmmaker.” She was then a timid half-black, half-Korean University of Notre Dame freshman, sitting […]
Review: ‘Yellow Rose’ Is The Immigration Film For Our Times
As the bar lights dim and the stage lights brighten, a young woman holding a shiny, new guitar emerges from behind the stage curtains. Dressed in country gear from […]
