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· Carl Samson
Min Jin Lee’s ‘Free Food for Millionaires’ is Coming to Netflix
A series adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s 2007 debut novel “Free Food for Millionaires” is currently in development exclusively for Netflix. The novel, which made several best-of lists after it was first released, explores New York City in the 1990s from a unique Asian American…
· Bryan Ke
‘Minari’ Named the Best Picture of 2020 by The New York Film Critics Online
The New York Film Critics Online have recently published their Top 10 Films of 2020 list, with “Minari” winning awards such as Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film. “Minari” was directed by Lee Isaac Chung and produced by A24. The film follows a Korean American family who…
· Khier Casino
Golden Globes Slammed as ‘Racist’ for Placing ‘Minari’ as Foreign Language Film Over Best Picture
“Minari,” an A24 drama directed by Lee Isaac Chung, has been categorized as a foreign language film for the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards in February, and social media is accusing the Hollywood Foreign Press Association of racism. The HFPA has kept “Minari,” which won awards…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to Play Sisters in Upcoming Netflix Comedy
A new comedy movie on Netflix is set to feature Golden Globe-winning stars Sandra Oh and Awkwafina. Dream casting: The “Killing Eve” star and “The Farewell” actress have recently been cast to play sisters in the still-untitled project, reports Variety.
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Actor Tzi Ma Says Asian Actors Are Overlooked in Awards
“Mulan” live-action star Tzi Ma shined a spotlight on Asian actors are overlooked during award shows as well as the lack of recognition for their work. Lack of recognition: In a virtual interview with Variety, the 58-year-old Hong Kong American actor expressed his confusion…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh and Ramy Youssef Score Emmy Nominations
Sandra Oh and Ramy Yousef received nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards, marking another win for the recognition of Asian American talent on TV. Oh, 49, secured her third consecutive nomination for her role as Eve Polastri in “Killing Eve.” She remains the most nominated Asian…
· Maina Chen
EXCLUSIVE: Tsai Chin Gave Us the Most Badass Tiger Granny Interview Ever
“Lucky Grandma,” a “love letter to New York’s Chinatown” stars legendary veteran actress Tsai Chin as the chain-smoking, stubborn and gambling-inclined character, Grandma. The brainchild of director Sasie Sealy and co-writer Angela Cheng, “Lucky Grandma” is a crime caper telling…
· Benny Luo
The Rage Asian Americans Feel Right Now
One of the most powerful emotions I see many Asians feel right now is rage — and it’s the deepest and most personal kind. It’s a hard feeling to live with when many of us were born and raised to be hard working people who stay silent, obedient, and not cause trouble. It’s the…
· Bryan Ke
Designer Vera Wang Appears to Have Drunk From the Fountain of Youth at 70
Bridal gown designer Vera Wang is making jaws drop for her amazingly youthful appearance.
· Ernestine Siu
Women’s History Month: 5 Modern Asian American Women Who Went From Struggle to Success
In honor of Women’s History Month, here is a list of some of the most epic, bad-ass, trail-blazing, modern Asian American women out there. Not only are these Asian American women powerhouses in their own right, but they also have some incredible stories of survival that everyone…
· Ryan General
How to Cook the ‘Jjapaguri’ Dish From ‘Parasite’
The Oscar-winning film “Parasite” from acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho delivers numerous memorable moments. Among them is a scene in which the Park family returned home early from their camping trip and the Kim family quickly cleaned the house for their arrival.
· Bryan Ke
Bong Joon Ho, ‘Parasite’ Make Oscars History With Best Director and Best Picture Wins
“Parasite” won Best Picture at the Oscars 2020 with South Korean director Bong Joon Ho also taking home the Best Director award. The historic 92nd Academy Awards moment took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
· Jin Hyun
How ‘Parasite’ Smashed Hollywood’s Misconceptions About Asians and Foreign Films
Koreans are plastered with plastic surgery, they’re manufactured and they lack originality. Asians aren’t expressive enough to be good actors. Asian culture is too bizarre and exotic to connect with an international audience. These are just some of the misconceptions Hollywood…
· Carl Samson
‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ is Already Getting a Season 2
“Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” has been greenlit for a second season. Comedy Central broke the news on Tuesday, one week before the show’s Season 1 premiere.
· Bryan Ke
Rock Legend Yoshiki Donates $100,000 to Australia Wildfires
Yoshiki, a member of legendary Japanese rock band X Japan, has announced his large donation to the Australian wildfires. On Tuesday, the 54-year-old musician stated that his U.S.-based non-profit organization, Yoshiki Foundation America, will donate a $50,000 grant to the…
· Bryan Ke
Lana Condor Was Once Asked to ‘Be More Like Hello Kitty’ During Casting
Lana Condor, star of the Netflix sequel “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You,” has revealed her experience with racism inside the casting room. The 22-year-old Vietnamese American actress told Teen Vogue that a casting person once asked her to “be more like Hello Kitty.”
· Ernestine Siu
‘Parasite’ Makes History With 6 Oscar Nominations Including Best Picture
“Parasite” continues to make history after becoming the first South Korean film to be nominated for best picture and best international film at the Oscars. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this critically acclaimed film brings the important conversation about class inequality into the…
· Ernestine Siu
People are Outraged Awkwafina Got Snubbed by the Oscars for ‘The Farewell’
Only hours after the 2020 Oscar nominations were released, the internet is outraged over news that actress Awkwafina has been snubbed for a nomination. Things seem to be looking up for the Asian American community in entertainment, especially after Awkwafina made history as the…
· Bryan Ke
HBO is Working on a Limited Series Based on ‘Parasite’
Early talks are underway as Bong Joon Ho’s hit movie “Parasite” heads to HBO as a limited series. The Korean director is teaming up with Adam McKay, director of “The Big Short” and “Vice,” to executive produce the “Parasite” limited series, according to Variety.
· Carl Samson
She Made $9 an Hour Just 6 Years Ago, Now She’s a Golden Globe Winner
Awkwafina is back in the headlines for making history as the first Asian American woman to win a Golden Globe for lead actress on Sunday, joining a small group of talents of Asian descent who have won in the ceremony since its inauguration. The 31-year-old star received the…