I met with Raymond Lee at that beginning of 2023 during a week that was the perfect storm of Hollywood confabs. It was the day of the Critics Choice Association Awards and days before the Sundance Film Festival. It was also in the middle of the Television Critics...
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,...
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...
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...
There is a generation of people who never had the opportunity to feel the euphoria that is felt when the VHS or DVD of the latest film release is available for rental at your local video store. Nor will they ever feel the bliss of browsing shelves and shelves of...
Today’s menu for Merienda with…Jessica Gao Location: Openaire in Los Angeles Ahi Tuna Tartare Tuscan Kale Salad Veggie Burger with fries It’s Monday, October 4. It’s been about three weeks since I talked to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law head writer Jessica...
“I’m just excited that it’s finally coming out!” Yvonne Orji told DIASPORA about her new HBO comedy special Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me on Saturday night during her 3rd annual “Night of Nigerian Excellence”. The Insecure alum was not...
Oscar-winning filmmaker and Golden Hour queen Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, Eternals, The Rider) has inked a multi-year first-look deal with Searchlight Television. Through the deal, Searchlight Television will have a first look on series for exclusive development. Zhao...
