What do sword-wielding samurais, vigilante martial artists and brain-eating zombies have in common? They’ll all be at the 18th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival, “Eighteen: Still […]
Category: Movies
5 Asian Actors That Would Kick Butt As Shang-Chi
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get way more Asian. Rumors are stirring that casting calls have begun for “Shang-Chi,” the first Marvel movie to feature a Chinese […]
Uncuffing Season: 7 Single Asian Characters We’d Love A Summer Fling With
Ah… summer—the season of hot, sweaty nights and making regrettable choices with a Tinder match. But are you single this summer? Don’t feel too bad. These seven eligible Asian […]
Happy National Selfie Day! These 9 Asian Celebs Show Us What They Look Like
Feeling cute today? Well snap a pic because it’s National Selfie Day. On June 21, the world finally has a valid excuse to use the self-portrait function on their […]
Have You Gotten Your First Look At ‘The Terror: Infamy?’
It’s no secret that Japanese internment camps were one of the darkest chapters of American history. But what if some super creepy ghosts got thrown into the mix? “The […]
Review: Romance and Comedy Tie The Knot In ‘Plus One’
Ah, wedding season… It’s great watching all of your heart-eyed college buddies and acquaintances make plans to stick together for the long haul, but it can also be a […]
What’s Next After ‘Crazy Rich Asians?’ Check Out These 8 Must-See Summer Flicks
After “Crazy Rich Asians,” it might be hard to think of other blockbusters where you can see Asian Americans take the spotlight. Luckily, this summer is bringing us plenty […]
7 Asian TV Dads That Deserve A Card This Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Character Media! We can’t buy a stylish watch or tie for the Asian TV dads that helped raise us. Although these […]
Catch The Official Trailer Of The Award-Winning Filipino American Film ‘Yellow Rose’
Some people might say an Asian person playing country music is about as American as mayonnaise with apple pie. But that’s probably because they haven’t seen “Yellow Rose” yet. […]
Over The Rainbow: Check Out Our 14 Favorite Gaysians From Film & TV
Looking for positive, non-stereotypical representations of LGBTQ Asian individuals can feel like searching for a tiny rainbow needle in a haystack of Cameron Posts and Elios (don’t get us […]
7 Moments From ‘Always Be My Maybe’ That Made Us Believe In Love Again
Ever since breakout standup comedian Ali Wong hinted at creating a romantic comedy with “Fresh Off The Boat” actor Randall Park—their version of “When Harry Met Sally”—the internet has […]
Review: So You Think You Can Write ‘Late Night?’
When I first tried to find work in TV, I scored a meeting with a studio president and explained that I wanted to be a TV writer. He looked […]
How Ali Wong And Randall Park’s New Rom-Com ‘Always Be My Maybe’ Came To Be
In a way, we—you, me, America, the internet, everybody—are responsible for “Always Be My Maybe,” the new romantic comedy starring Randall Park and Ali Wong. We willed it into […]
Legends: Take A Look Back At Asian American Hollywood History
They played prostitutes, maids, butlers, laundry workers and craven villains. They were often denied substantive roles, equal pay and fair representation. Yet, they persevered. This Asian Pacific American Heritage […]
‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ Is A Mindless Kaiju Cage-Fight
The story for “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is the flimsy tortilla chip that scoops up the guacamole of the film’s monstrous battles. The latest installment to the legendary […]
