…42-year-old. Fortunately, Lee’s character allowed him to look pretty cool onscreen. “Han has a lot of pride,” says Lee. “He’s a pretty scary character in the movie.” Interestingly, the action…
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'Dictee' Takes the Stage
…on Bruce Lee called Lee/gendary. Both Lee and Cha were two great talents whose lives were cut short. Is that a theme that resonates with you? Funny that they both…
WATCH: Ted Chung’s Entertainment Mogul Speech at the 16th Unforgettable Gala
…called “Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.” It was Jason Scott Lee and Lauren Holly, and there was real sensuality, real sexuality represented for the first time when I was in…
Marvel Wants to Create Asian and Asian American-Driven Superhero Franchise ‘Shang-Chi’
…Inverse reported that, in the 1980s, Stan Lee had wanted to cast Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee’s son, as Shang-Chi and bring the character to film or TV. “Stan had great…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Television Award Nominees
…action series. He plays the leading role of Ah Sahm in Cinemax’s “Warrior,” based on an original treatment from the legendary Bruce Lee. In this high-octane period drama, set in the…
Family Found Dead in Queens Apartment Fire, Murder-Suicide Suspected
…wife,” the NYPD translation of the note read. Therefore, it said, “we all have to leave.” Sung-hae Lee with her son Brian Lee. (Photo via The Korea Times) The fire…
Fact: Donnie Yen Was A Badass Long Before Star Wars Rogue One
…epic fights worth watching repeatedly. Best to watch all six films, obviously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvJGba7DIG4 “Ip Man” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZccRE1foQiM As previously mentioned, Yen is best known for a sensationalized portrayal of Bruce Lee’s…
The Fung Bros Tell Us Why There Aren’t More Asians In Hollywood
…for decades. Names such as Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan are often mentioned. Why? Because that is how Asians are stereotypically represented in Hollywood. The “school girl” or “karate chopper”…
A Candid Interview With Phil Yu, aka Angry Asian Man
…from that series, Game of Death, for most of the scenes, it wasn’t even Bruce Lee. It was this Korean actor they hired to take over after Bruce died. Because…
August Cover Story: The Launch of the YOMYOMF Network and What It Means for Asian Americans
…exploding cars, flamethrowers, automatic weaponry. Beheadings by lightsaber. Necks broken by starlets. And the solemn intoning of the Bruce Leeism, “You offend me, you offend my family.” T.S. Eliot was…
Review: Why You Should Be Watching Cinemax’s ‘Warrior’
…the writings of Bruce Lee, “Warrior,” which premiered on Cinemax on April 5, tells the story of kung fu fighter Ah Sahm, who can miraculously speak English because he had…
The Women Of ‘Warrior’ Have Their Sights On Inheriting The Earth
…and a binge-worthy plotline based on the writings of the one-and-only Bruce Lee. Set in an era where a woman’s station of power was relegated to hearth and home, the…
Propping It Up: 8 Pieces Of Asian American History We’d Love to See At The Smithsonian
…we’d like to see on display: 1.Bruce Lee’s Yellow Jumpsuit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H98MLmW5tYw Anyone who has seen “Game of Death” knows what we’re talking about. The trademark outfit is inextricable from the…
COVER STORY: Why Everybody Loves Sung Kang
…and Jason Scott Lee working on respected films like Map of the Human Heart, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story and The Jungle Book. The world was changing, Kang thought. Against…
Calling All API Filmmakers: HBO Wants Your Short Film Submissions
…Visionaries program is none other than legend Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee (executive producer on Cinemax’s “Warrior” and CEO of Bruce Lee Enterprises). And the jury? HBO executives and representatives…