…episodes welcomes a different celebrity guest who discusses the many facets of the Asian American experience and identity. The first two episodes, featuring “The Farewell” director Lulu Wang and “Searching”…
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Guess Who Marvel’s First Asian Superhero Is
…cast and crew surprises have also been announced. Hawaii-born director Destin Daniel Cretton (“The Glass Castle”) is set to direct the film while Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina (“The Farewell”) is…
Cop Awkwafina’s Glam SAG And Sundance Looks
…her fiery red dress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and dazzled like diamonds at the Sundance Film Festival where she promoted her new film “The Farewell.” We got the…
Throwback: Explore An Untold History With ‘Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist’
…its hand-painted scenery was inspired by Song Dynasty art? And what if I told you that the man wielding the paintbrush was a Chinese immigrant? With films like “The Farewell” and “Always Be…
Lulu Wang’s ‘Expats’ Tells A Story of Three Intertwined Women, Set During the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong
…off a chain of life-altering events that none could have foreseen. If “Expats” is anything like “The Farewell,” you’ll need to keep a box of tissues on standby. Additional cast…
Upcoming Film “Quiz Lady” Features Sandra Oh and Awkwafina in a Sister Act
Awkwafina (“The Farewell”) and Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”) are all too familiar with playing roles like “daughter” and “mother,” so it’s thrilling to see this duo in a new dynamic…
Celebrate 20 Years of Unforgettable
…graced the stage, offering jokes and words of wisdom to the captivated audience. Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” earned the Vanguard, Director and Actor in Film Awards, the latter going to…
Q&A: How ‘Found’ Explores International Adoption and the One-child Policy
…which directly contributed to a rise in international adoption. Shortly before the film’s Oct. 20 premiere, we caught up with the documentary’s producer Anita Gou (“The Farewell”) and director Amanda…
The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Re-cap: Get A Taste Of What Premiered And What Went Down At The Asian Pacific Filmmakers’ Experience
…original “Oldboy” premiered at the festival back in 2005, Justin Chon’s “Gook” and Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” both debuted last year (and not to mention, Wang took home the Sundance…
The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects
…eagerly awaited Comedy Central series is based on actress and rapper Awkwafina’s (“The Farewell”) real experiences growing up in New York. The star-studded cast includes “Saturday Night Live” comedian Bowen…
Lulu Wang Teaming Up With Nicole Kidman For ‘The Expatriates’
It looks like director Lulu Wang is finishing 2019 on a high note—not only has “The Farewell” been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, the news broke today that she’s…
The First Trailer For ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Has Arrived
From starring in “The Farewell” to appearing on “TIME”’s 100 Next list, Awkwafina is living her best life. Her character on her new Comedy Central series, “Awkwafina is Nora from…
Kenny Leu Is Keeping History Alive As The Unsung Hero In ‘Midway’
…based on a popular Japanese anime. He’s also starred in the indie drama “A Shot Through the Wall,” in which he appears opposite “The Farewell” actor Tzi Ma, and National…
The Title Of Awkwafina’s Comedy Central Series Just Dropped Today
From the release of “The Farewell” to being cast with Simu Liu in the highly anticipated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” 2019 has been yet another successful…
What’s Next After ‘Crazy Rich Asians?’ Check Out These 8 Must-See Summer Flicks
…this Spider-Man flick, Peter’s classmate Brad Davis (Remi Hii) is also competing for MJ’s affections. 5. “The Farewell” – Awkwafina and Lulu Wang (July 12) https://youtu.be/RofpAjqwMa8 You’ll probably need to…
