…Justin Chon, “Ms. Purple“ Photo by Jack Blizzard. The award-winning director of “Gook” took on another Asian American-centric story with “Ms. Purple,” starring Tiffany Chu. Chon’s work in both acting…
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Dive Into The Deep, Dark World Of Doumis In ‘Ms. Purple’
…Chon (“GOOK”), follows siblings Casie (Tiffany Chu) and Carey (Teddy Lee) as they struggle to care for their comatose father. Casie and Carey were raised in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, but…
The Inspiring Life of Grammy-Nominated Violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill
…called ‘gook’ and all these horrible names,” he recalled. “I mean, I never mentioned it when I was [interviewed] on [Korean] TV because it’s offensive, but I was tortured, tormented,…
Bringing War Home
…soldier who’d served in Korea even called him a “gook.”) In total, Kim has been deployed three times: two tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. “The more I went…
Asians Shading Blue?
…time this year, more newly registered Vietnamese voters are identifying as Democrats than Republicans, according to the Los Angeles Times. Also, McCain’s use of the racial epithet “gook” in reference…
Korea Drubs Greece 2-0 in World Cup Opener
…American powerhouse Argentina on Thursday. But if the Red Devils play as well as they did today, they have to like their chances. Dae Han Min Gook! Photo Credit: AP…
June Issue: Challenging Wesley Yang's Paper Tigers
…called a kraut, a mick, a kyke, a wop, a spic, or a gook, who’s suffered at their hands, or who’s ever had a moment when s/he wanted to just…
South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Sewol Ferry Captain
…not strong enough. But Seoul-based lawyer Kwon Young-gook said he was skeptical about whether authorities were trying to make the crew members bear the entire responsibility for the disaster. The…
Top 10 Asian Actors in Hollywood (2017 Edition)
…“Gook.” The film is about the relationship between two Korean American brothers and a young African American girl set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and it…
Audrey Readers Have Adorable Asian Babies
…us. Check out some of our favorite submissions by Audrey readers like you! Aaron Lee, 2 years old Favorite Asian food: Rice and seaweed soup (miyuk gook) Favorite Asian actress/actor:…
John Cho Goes Indie Romance For Kogonada’s ‘Columbus’
…and Directed by: Kogonada Starring: John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Parker Posey, Rory Culkin, Michelle Forbes 104 mins. More from Sundance 2016: –With Sundance Award-Winning ‘Gook,’ Justin Chon Gets Personal…
Dramatic Movie Line Readings With Justin Chon and Ami Park
Justin Chon and Kore Asian Media host Ami Park tackle dramatic readings of some of our favorite movie scenes — to hilarious results. Chon’s latest film project, “Gook,” debuted at…
LA Asian Pacific Film Fest Explores How Far We’ve Come, And How Much Further We’ve Got
…and clarity. This year’s festival will kick off Thursday with a showing of “Better Luck Tomorrow,” followed by screenings of centerpiece presentation “Gook,” closing film “Columbus” and dozens of others…
16th Annual Unforgettable Gala To Honor Asian American Trailblazers
…Justin Chon, whose indie film centered around the Los Angeles riots, “Gook,” took home the Audience Award at Sundance, will receive the Vanguard Award. Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park,…
APA Film Excellence Represented at 33rd Independent Spirit Awards
…Chon’s black-and-white drama “Gook” told the story of two Korean American brothers’ relationship with a young black girl in the time of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. The film won…
