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· Bryan Ke
Chloe Zhao Becomes First Asian Woman to Win Best Director at the Golden Globes for ‘Nomadland’
Chinese director Chloe Zhao has made history as the first Asian woman and the second female director to win for Best Director at the Golden Globes for the drama “Nomadland” on Sunday. Her historic 78th Annual Golden Globes Awards win was celebrated globally, including in China,…
· Ryan General
Golden Globe Nominated Chloe Zhao to Direct ‘Sci-fi Western’ Dracula Film
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao’s next project is a non-traditional take on a classic monster character. Different Dracula: Zhao has been tapped by Universal Pictures to helm a science-fiction western spin on the popular vampire character Dracula, The Hollywood Reporter revealed.
· Bryan Ke
Chloe Zhao Becomes First Chinese Female Director Nominated in the Golden Globes
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly report that Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker, not an Asian American. Chloe Zhao has made history as the first Chinese female director to land a nomination at the Golden Globes for her 2020 film “Nomadland.”
· Bryan Ke
Golden Globes Snubs ‘Minari’ Over Controversial Foreign Language Rule
Although “Minari” has received praise from critics, the Golden Globes placed the film under the foreign-language category due to a rule created by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). According to the HFPA, at least 50% of a film’s main language must be English for it…
· 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.
· 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…
· 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…
· 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…
· 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…
· 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.
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina is the First Asian American to Win a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy
Awkwafina has made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy or musical for the movie “The Farewell.” The 31-year-old actress, whose real name is Nora Lum, received the award on Sunday night at the 77th Golden Globes,…
· Ryan General
‘Parasite’ Scores 3 Golden Globe Nominations, Including Best Director For Bong Joon-ho
“Parasite,” the South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, is far from done reaping accolades overseas. After becoming the first Korean film to ever win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the film earned three…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina’s Aunt Had the Most Asian Auntie Thing to Say About Her Golden Globe Nomination
Awkwafina has reached another career milestone by receiving a Golden Globe nomination. The 77th Golden Globe Awards released their list of nominees on Monday, which included Awkwafina’s nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture / Musical or Comedy, for her role in “The…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh is Now the Most Emmy Nominated Asian Performer in History
Sandra Oh has officially become the most nominated Asian performer in the 70-year history of the Primetime Emmy Awards. On Tuesday, Oh received her second consecutive Lead Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her role as Eve Polastri on BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” as well…