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‘Chief Of War’: Jason Momoa To Star/Write Hawaiian Historical Series At Apple TV+

April 5, 2022 10:06 am

Jason Momoa is one of the more in-demand actors in Hollywood that have been able to juggle television series and film. With his Apple TV+ show "See," appearing in multiple Netflix films like the upcoming fanta...

‘Pachinko’: Soo Hugh’s Stunning Asian-Led Series Reveals The Hidden History Of Those That Endured

Jeffrey Zhang

March 11, 2022 10:07 am

Features, News, Reviews, Television

“History has failed us, but no matter.” Laced with tragedy and defiance, these words open Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed sophomore novel. A sprawling, epic drama that stretches across four generations of a single-fam...

‘Pachinko’ Trailer: Kogonada & Justin Chon Direct An Apple TV+ Series Coming In March

Rodrigo Perez

February 23, 2022 4:34 pm

News, Television, Trailers

One of the most highly anticipated series of 2022 is “Pachinko.” What’s that and why you ask? Well, it’s a new series about generational trauma from writer and executive producer Soo Hugh (“The Terror,” “The K...

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

Andrew Bundy

September 14, 2021 12:46 pm

Interviews, News

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...

‘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 ...

10 Films To See In September: ‘Goldfinch,’ ‘Ad Astra,’ ‘Dick Long’ & More

Ally Johnson

September 6, 2019 1:24 pm

News

While the festival season has really only just begun—Telluride is over, we're in the middle of Venice, and the Toronto International Film Festival just beginning—there are plenty of films being released in Sept...

‘Ms. Purple’ Compresses A Cultural Experience Of Domestic Duty & L.A. Night Life Into A Color Palette Of Vital Essence [Review]

Andrew Bundy

September 6, 2019 12:21 pm

News, Reviews

Though you will see them swaying above a slight layer of haze from atop almost every LA rooftop, palm trees are not native to sunny, beach-side California, and neither is a strong portion of the city's populati...

‘Ms. Purple’ Trailer: Filmmaker Justin Chon Returns With A New Family Drama

Charles Barfield

July 25, 2019 2:11 pm

News, Trailers

It feels fitting that as “The Farewell” dominates the limited release box office, focusing on a story about an Asian American dealing with her unique family dynamic and struggles that filmmaker Justin Chon is r...

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