I recently watched the classic episode of A Different World titled “Ex-Communication (a.k.a. Fiancée What?)” where the bad and boujee pioneer Whitley Gilbert (played by the iconic Jasmine Guy) goes to a therapist (the legendary Debbie Allen) to help navigate her...
If you ask us, Film Independent Spirit Awards are the only awards season show that feels like it's actually doing something. This year's film nominees (TV noms will be unveiled December 13) were announced by actors Raúl Castillo and Taylour Paige this morning --...
Screenwriter, producer and acclaimed Beyoncé historian Jason Kim is best known for his work on shows like Girls, Divorce, Love as well as Barry which earned him an WGA award as well as an Emmy nomination. He also signed on to write a Crazy Rich Asians spinoff and...
There's not many people or events I would travel past the 405 for in Los Angeles. Asia Society Southern California is one of those groups that I will happily travel to the Skirball Cultural Center -- specifically on a Sunday afternoon. On October 30, the Asia...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the titular role of the upcoming Disney+ series Wonder Man (no relation to Wonder Woman as far as I know). According to Deadline, Abdul-Mateen is set to lead the live action series after many...
I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is: it's Filipino American History Month! The bad news is: it's the end of the first season of Problematic Fave -- but don't fret! We have a wonderful guest to help wrap the first season: Loki, Easter Sunday, and...
The Hawai'i International Film Festival (HIFF) has set their lineup for their 42nd edition which will take place November 3-13 on Oahu and then expand to the neighboring islands November 17-20. For those who aren't able to attend in person, HIFF will also have...
The warmth of community and the chills of inspiration resonated throughout the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles as president of the newly rebranded Orion Pictures president Alana Mayo sang the praises of Till being the company's inaugural release since its...
In this week's episode, we really lean into the "problematic" of it all. I mean, we are leaning on it so much we are about to topple over. That said, we welcome screenwriter/producer Ken Cheng (Easter Sunday, Wilfred) and Yo, is this Racist? podcast co-host and...
