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Review: J. Lo And Constance Wu Bring A Real-Life, Diamond-Studded Scam To Life In ‘Hustlers’
Clad in silver sequins, Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) prowls onto the stage as Wall Street businessmen in slick suits roar and “make it rain” at the dancer’s feet. But the […]
Calling All API Filmmakers: HBO Wants Your Short Film Submissions
Are you a filmmaker of Asian and Pacific Islander descent waiting for that big break? Have you made an amazing short film that you’re dying to showcase—especially on a […]
The Lookout: It’s ‘Wu-Tang’ and ‘Hustlers’ Season This September In Asian American Entertainment
Editor’s note: We’ll be bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screenwriter Quits Because Of A Not-So-Crazy-Rich Pay Disparity
2020 is almost upon us, but somehow, stories of Hollywood pay disparity are still making headlines. Just this week, it was revealed that “Crazy Rich Asians” screenwriter Adele Lim […]
Hitler Is Back. But This Time He’s … Polynesian?
Many an actor has taken on the task of portraying history’s arguably most reviled man, from Anthony Hopkins to Charlie Chaplin. Now, director Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok”) is taking […]
Striking Vipers Star Ludi Lin In Talks For ‘Mortal Kombat’
Hold onto your hats, Ludi Lin fans. It looks like the “Power Rangers” actor is gearing up to kick @ss at a theater near you. Rumors have circulated within […]
The Treatment: Two Korean Sisters Seek Revenge Against A Yakuza Gangster In ‘Far Above Our Heads’
For each issue, we choose an unproduced screenplay and present it to you as a one-page description of the proposed movie. A talented and promising illustrator then reimagines the […]
Review: ‘Blinded By The Light’ Is A Lighthearted Romp Down Thunder Road
Bruce Springsteen’s swaggering good looks, timeless lyrics and low, throaty vocals have earned him permanent status as a pop culture icon in the U.S. of A. But “Blinded by the […]
Society Pages: This Month We Toasted Randall Park And Said ‘Farewell’
Business leaders, creatives and luminaries gathered at The Bazaar by José Andrés in Beverly Hills on July 1 to celebrate Netflix’s “Always Be My Maybe” and the man of […]
Shoots And Ladders: ‘Minari’ and Mermaids Are Making Waves In Asian American Entertainment This August
FILM Marvel took us all by surprise by announcing that Simu Liu will play the titular lead in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Hawaiian-born Destin Daniel Cretton is […]
The Lookout: Here’s What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In August
Editor’s note: Each month, we’re bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Meet The Man Behind ‘Once Upon A Time … In Hollywood”s Bruce Lee
A small suburb of Madison, Wisconsin, is just about the last place one would expect to find a Korean American taekwondo expert. And yet, on a brisk spring morning, […]
In New Trailer For ‘Gemini Man,’ It’s Will Smith Vs. Will Smith
Strap in for a wild ride, because the second trailer for “Gemini Man” just dropped. The movie, set to premiere Oct. 11, features Will Smith opposite… Will Smith. In […]
Dive Into The Deep, Dark World Of Doumis In ‘Ms. Purple’
The heartbreaking drama that made moviegoers shed more than a few tears at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival will now be making a theatrical release. “Ms. Purple,” directed by […]
