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Justin Chon Talks ‘Blue Bayou,’ Spotlighting The Asian Adoptee Experience, Wong Kar-Wai Comparisons & More [Interview]

September 14, 2021 12:46 pm

Imagine being told one day that you can no longer, legally, live in the one place you’ve long called home; if you fight to stay and lose, you’ll never be able to return again. Such a scenario is the dramatic c...

12 Movies To Watch In September: ‘Card Counter,’ ‘Eyes Of Tammy Faye’ & More

Ally Johnson

September 1, 2021 12:21 pm

News

With summer ending far too soon, the only consolation is that it would seem like the film industry is finally readying itself for a return to “normalcy” both for better or worse. Festival season is upon us wit...

Fall 2021 Movie Preview: 60+ Must-See Films

Nicholas Laskin and Rodrigo Perez

August 30, 2021 1:30 pm

Features, News

Trust us when we say we hope there’s a day when the words pandemic and COVID-19 are never written on the pages of this website again, specifically in any intros to any features. However, the reality is that th...

‘Blue Bayou’: Justin Chon’s Wong Kar-Wai Influenced Story Of Identity With Alicia Vikander Says We All Belong [Cannes Review]

Iana Murray

July 13, 2021 4:06 pm

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

“Where are you really from?” It’s an invasive question that’s awfully familiar to people of color, one that intrudes its way into our everyday lives. Though it can have innocent intentions, it's often hostile ...

‘Blue Bayou’ Trailer: Justin Chon And Alicia Vikander Are Fighting For Their Family In This Cannes Drama

Charles Barfield

July 13, 2021 12:59 pm

News, Trailers

Justin Chon is one of the most intriguing up-and-coming filmmakers in the industry right now. However, he has yet to fully become a household name with his previous directorial outings. That said, perhaps “Blu...

‘Blue Bayou’ First Look Clip: Justin Chon & Alicia Vikander Tackle Immigration Law In New Cannes Drama

Charles Barfield

July 7, 2021 12:36 pm

Festivals, News, Video

For many people, Justin Chon might be best known for his acting role in the hugely successful “Twilight” franchise. However, if you’ve been following indie cinema for the past several years, his name has also ...

Cannes Film Festival 2021 Preview: 25 Films To Watch

Andrew Bundy

July 5, 2021 1:42 pm

Features, Festivals, News

It's that time of year again, though a little delayed. Following the cancellation of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival last year, thanks to the global pandemic, Cannes is triumphantly back this year with a whopper...

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