The writer, director and star of “Blue Bayou” shares the heartbreaking, real-life inspirations behind his latest feature.
Category: Movies
Masala: Natasha Liu Bordizzo Goes Out of Bounds in ‘The Voyeurs’
“The Voyeurs” star Natasha Liu Bordizzo sheds light on why she stepped out of her comfort zone for Amazon’s new erotic thriller.
AAPI Celebs Share Special Memories as They Go Into Lisa Joy’s ‘Reminiscence’
Character Media and Warner Bros. partnered together to host an advanced screening of Lisa Joy’s directorial film debut “Reminiscence.”
Neo Gets a Wake-up Call in First ‘Matrix 4: Resurrections’ Trailer
The stars of the original sci-fi classic are back, joined by the likes of Jessica Henwick and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Smashes Box Office Record
The Asian American-centered superhero epic landed more than double the top earnings for a Labor Day weekend release.
Masala: The Cast of ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Are Kicking Open Doors for the Future of the MCU
Join Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Destin Daniel Cretton and more in celebrating Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie and see how they are redefining what it means to be a hero.
Masala: Maggie Q Returns to Action in ‘The Protégé’
Household name, Maggie Q, discusses her latest film “The Protégé,” her relationship with martial arts and Asian representation and more.
Masala: Daniel Wu Creates a Memorable Villain in Lisa Joy’s ‘Reminiscence’
Go into the “Reminiscence” with Daniel Wu as he discusses working with “Westworld” creator Lisa Joy in her directorial film debut and how he created the “sexy” and “seductive” character of Saint Joe.
Masala: Netflix’s Julia Rehwald Is the Breakout Scream Queen of ‘Fear Street’
Breakout scream queen of Netflix’s latest horror film series, “The Fear Street Trilogy,” Julia Rehwald discusses balancing two different roles across two time periods and how she got involved in the unique project.
Masala: The ‘Snake Eyes’ Cast Honors Martial Arts in the G.I. Joe Franchise
Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Ursula Corbero and Haruka Abe discuss bringing their iconic “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins” characters to life and taking back ownership of the martial arts genre.
The Lookout: An AAPI-Directed ‘Bond’ Film, an Online Theater Production and a New Anime Spinoff
Find out which viral YouTube production is getting a sequel, which musician made their directorial debut and which AAPI Olympians made history.
The Lookout: A Revolutionary Magazine Cover, A New Netflix Film to Watch and Historic Daytime Emmy Wins
Find out which world-famous DJ created a “Snake Eyes” inspired clothing line, which pianist released their debut album and which AAPI skateboarder just won the X Games.
Character Conversations: Mayling Ng and Mike Angelo Are Rising Stars of the Action World
Rising action star Mayling Ng of “The Suicide Squad” and “The Misfit”’s multitalented idol, Mike Angelo, sat down virtually to talk about being a part of all-star casts, their experiences with stunts and more.
The Lookout: Notable AAPI Emmy Nominations, Justin Chon’s Newest Film and More
Celebrate Bowen Yang’s historic Emmy nomination, take a look at what’s new in the DC Extended Universe and Naomi Osaka’s latest milestones.
The Lookout: A New Spoken Word Film, AAPI Books to Read and an Upcoming, History-Making Baseball Game
Find out which AAPI actors and musicians were invited to join the Academy, which model made his acting debut in “Gossip Girl” and how Japanese animators are reimagining the classic “Star Wars” franchise.
