Shang-Chi takes on this pressure with grace, resulting in a beautiful film, a dedication to Asian and Asian-American culture.
The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: Not quite the obvious cash grab but still second-rate animation
A few years back, when the project was first announced, all of the conversation surrounding the blatant cash grab seemed to be something to the tune of, “Ugh, they’re making an Angry Birds movie?” Now, the chatter has devolved into…
Interview: The Farewell’s Lulu Wang on Belonging to Two Cultures, Awkwafina, and Being Selfish
Think of the most devasting experience in your life. Remember how incredibly personal it feels and how you think that this experience is unique only to you. Now realize that when sharing your experience, you will always find people who…
The Farewell Review: Lulu Wang Delivers an Emotionally Raw and Beautiful Film
In an interview with /Film, Lulu Wang, The Farewell’s writer and director, reinforced the distinction between being Chinese and Chinese American. “When you’re an immigrant, you fall somewhere on a spectrum, and so you’re constantly negotiating between different cultures,” she…
Movie Review: Crazy Rich Asians is vibrant, hilarious & absolutely charming
It might be too early to declare this the renaissance of the romantic comedy. With Netflix’s rom-com hit, Set It Up, earlier this summer and now WB’s Crazy Rich Asians hitting theaters this month, audiences are beginning to wonder where…
Ocean’s 8 Movie Review: A Glossy, Glitzy Good Time
The trend of feminizing male franchises won’t fix the gender issues that plague cinema, and they shouldn’t be considered a mark of progress. Feminism isn’t solved because we remade Ocean’s 8 with women. However, there are opportunities to create truly…
Watch the first trailer for Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians, the movie based on the worldwide bestseller from Kevin Kwan, premiered its first trailer today. Showcasing an impressive cast, the romantic comedy follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she meets her boyfriend Nick’s family in Singapore for…