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· Ranier Maningding
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is Opening Doors, But I’m Not Sure If That’s A Good Thing
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy.” The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. If you told me 10 years ago that a movie called “Crazy Rich Asians” would star a handsome…
· Ryan General
Read the Heartfelt Letter that Got Coldplay to Let ‘Yellow’ Play in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
At a crucial part towards the ending of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a Mandarin cover of Coldplay’s 2000 hit single “Yellow” captured an emotional scene with Constance Wu’s character Rachel Chu. It is interesting to note, however, that if it weren’t for Director Jon M. Chu’s…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong Films Himself Convincing Bros to Watch ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Instead of ‘The Meg’
If Ken Jeong isn’t saving lives during a stand-up show, he and director Jon M. Chu are convincing people to watch “Crazy Rich Asians” instead of going to watch “The Meg” in theaters. The 49-year-old actor and former physician managed to “convince” three young men to watch “Crazy…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is the #1 Movie in America, Director Jon M. Chu Shares an Emotional Tweet
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu took to Twitter to celebrate the impressive box office showing his film “Crazy Rich Asians” displayed in the first five days. The film, which cost $30 million to make, has made an estimated $34 million since opening on August 15th to take the top spot at the…
· Bryan Ke
One Woman’s Twitter Story Brilliantly Captures the Massive Influence of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“Crazy Rich Asians,” the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s book of the same title, has made a huge impact on many Asian Americans including Huffington Post editor Kimberly Yam. In a series of Twitter posts, Yam begins sharing a story of her father delivering food to her class in 3rd…
· Nadya Okamoto
Watching ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ as an Asian American Hopeless Romantic is MAGICAL
I didn’t have many examples of happy marriages growing up, and my first few serious relationships with men were toxic. For me, romantic comedies were where I found hope and a sense of escapism from reality – that maybe, one-day, if I was lucky, I could find love like in those…
· Khier Casino
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t Called ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ in Germany and Italy
The wait for “Crazy Rich Asians” to hit theaters is finally over, but one German moviegoer spotted one important detail missing from movie posters in his country. While the film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel of the same name has yet to be released in several…
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina’s Character in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sparks Black Cultural Appropriation Debate
Critics on Twitter have accused Awkwafina’s character in “Crazy Rich Asians” as appropriating Black culture, claiming that she did not act and only had to pull off her “real-life Blackface.” Awkwafina plays Goh Peik Lin, the sassy, bottle blonde sidekick to Constance Wu’s Rachel…
· Ryan General
Why Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ Became Part of the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Soundtrack
One of the surprise highlights of “Crazy Rich Asians” is the film’s highly evocative soundtrack which fittingly features contemporary Asian performers taking on soulful Chinese big-band jazz classics and some remakes of American pop songs. With just the right mix of party tunes,…
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina Reveals Incredible Story of Going From a $9/Hour Job to Starring in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
The road to “Crazy Rich Asians” was not always smooth for Nora Lum — especially when one learns of her struggles to become the Awkwafina we know today. In an inspiring tweet on Sunday, the 29-year-old star recalled how she went from making $9 an hour at a vegan bodega to…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Crushing it With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Social media is abuzz with early reactions to “Crazy Rich Asians” which recently held its Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles earlier this week. One week till #crazyrichasians opens in the US! Are you ready? Got your tix? Who are you going with? 💖 get…
· Carl Samson
Steven Yeun Showed Up to the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Premiere in a T-Shirt and Was Still Hot AF
Steven Yeun attended the lavish premiere of Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians” on Wednesday in casual wear — and no one’s complaining. In fact, people were delighted to see “The Walking Dead” actor sport a plain white T-shirt while smiling for the cameras with the “Crazy Rich…
· Carl Samson
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Premiere Just Set a New Standard For Red Carpet Events in Hollywood
When Hollywood drops its first story about an Asian American character in a quarter-century, you know it’s gonna be epic. So when stars of Jon M. Chu’s highly-anticipated “Crazy Rich Asians” walked the emerald carpet of their Hollywood premiere last night, the sight was nothing…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Designer Dresses Were So Expensive They Had to Have Their Own Security
In addition to its vibrant cast, bringing the colorful world of “Crazy Rich Asians” to life also requires some top-notch sets and costume designs. In the highly anticipated film, when Constance Wu’s character Rachel travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young (played by…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Poster Vandalized With Racist Comments in Vancouver, ‘Nothing Will Shake Us’ Says Director
A theatrical poster of “Crazy Rich Asians” in Vancouver, Canada was vandalized with racist comments ahead of the movie’s opening this month. Twitter user @jojocake found the poster installed in a bus shelter in an “affluent neighborhood.”
· Editorial Staff
Constance Wu Urged ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director to Remove Part About Never Dating Asian Men
Many Asians and Asian Americans have waited all year for August to roll around — the month that “Crazy Rich Asians” gets released in theaters (on August 15). As many eagerly wait until they can witness history being made with the first all-Asian cast in a Hollywood film since…
· Ryan General
Constance Wu Reveals Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Means So Much To Her
“Crazy Rich Asians” lead actress Constance Wu posted a touching message on Twitter, revealing her Hollywood story while highlighting the importance of the upcoming film to others and herself. #CrazyRichAsians opens August 15th. Read below to understand why it means so much to so…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Actor Henry Golding Addresses His Own ‘Whiteness’ in Casting Decision
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding addressed the “whitewashing” controversy over his casting in the upcoming film during a recent appearance on “The View.” Being partially Malaysian and partially White, Golding has received criticism over the role which some argued should…
· Ricky Yean
I Hope ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t Going to Be a Flop
I just found out that there’s a movie coming out this summer with an all-Asian cast called “Crazy Rich Asians” and it’s making me very nervous. Is this supposed to be our “Black Panther” moment for stereotype-shattering Asian-American representation in mainstream media? OK,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Will Make Thai Rescue Movie to Avoid Hollywood ‘Whitewashing’
Jon M. Chu, director of “Crazy Rich Asians” which premieres next month, is set to direct a film based on the Thai cave rescue that captured massive attention from international media to tech tycoons. Its a bit early 2truly discuss but the biggest lesson I learned frm making…