I’m not even going to pretend to be unbiased or objective about this movie because I’m not. I’ve waited basically my whole life for a movie like this, full of people who look like me, have grown up with family like mine, and know how to eat like I do. What a lovely surprise it is, then, that it’s actually good. As Hollywood moves towards a future full of sequels and remakes, Crazy Rich Asians is a breath of fresh air. Based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan (which,
During almost every other season, your TV watching schedule can fill up really quickly. In the summer, though, TV tends to slow down, and all our favorite series go on vacation. Naturally, summer is the perfect time to either catch up on a show you fell behind on, or to start a show you’ve always wanted to. So, while there’s a few weeks left of summer, binge-watch these five shows. One Day at a Time If you only have time to watch one show, make it this one. This show
Renowned Singaporean actress Janice Koh is no stranger to the stage or screen, having done over 50 theatre productions around the world, in addition to films and television shows including Hitman: Agent 47, The Pupil, and C.L.I.F. Having spent a majority of her career in Asia, she’s accustomed to telling diverse stories that represent her culture and community. This summer, she’ll star in one of the most anticipated films of the year, Crazy Rich Asians, featuring Hollywood’s first all-Asian led cast in over 25 years. The groundbreaking project is more than
Luke Prael is an exciting fresh face leading the way for a new wave of talented young actors emerging in Hollywood today. Earlier this summer, he made his feature film debut as a supporting character in one of the most talked-about movies of the year, Eighth Grade. He’ll be seen next leading the extraordinary cast of the indie horror film, Boarding School, where his character is sent away to a mysterious institute where strange occurrences take place. His character, Jacob, must conquer his fears and find his strength in order to survive.