Author Maurene Goo is proving that single women in their 40s aren’t tragic The Los Angeles native makes her adult literature debut with a story about an older woman dating a younger man
Comedian Jesse Appell Spills the Tea on Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation Writer Kelvin Mak sits down with the performer to talk about what it’s like being a white guy doing standup in Mandarin, as well as his passion for Chinese tea ceremony
The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 Get excited: These are the projects putting Asian and AA+PI talent on the screen this year
‘Seagrass’ Is about More than Just One Japanese Canadian Family Writer Carolyn Hinds talks with filmmaker Meredith Hama-Brown about her stirring film of life and loss
Director Hiromi Kamata Brings Humanity to a ‘Legacy of Monsters’ Writer Jalen Jones speaks to the Japanese Mexican director about her experience directing the new Godzilla series and how it felt contributing to the beloved franchise
‘American Horror Story: Delicate’ Star Maaz Ali Finds His Courage Writer Daniel Anderson talks to the first South Asian ‘AHS’ star about being a lifelong performer, his favorite roles, and more
442: Helen Liu Fong was an architect whose style was ahead of its time The Los Angeleno was an important figure in the Googie architectural movement, which was known for its futuristic-inspired style
Road to Paris: Scout Bassett Wants to Change How We See Women with Disabilities The para track and field athlete on finding her sport, her purpose, and advocating for her community
Getting to Know the King of New Taiwan Cinema A look back at the works of the Taiwanese filmmaker Edward Yang
Jimmy Pacheco and the State of Filipino Caregivers in Israel The recently released hostage of Hamas raises the question of a community of “transparents” and how they are seen (or not) in Israel
‘You’re not living a life for anyone else’ Writer Daniel Anderson talks to actor Sam Song Li on his breakout role “Brothers Sun”
Splashing into the Unique Stop-Motion Paradise of ‘Pokémon Concierge’ Writer Caroline Cao talks with animator Iku Ogawa on overcoming the scariest part of Netflix’s new Pokémon series: animating a human
What’s In and What’s Out as We Head into 2024 A look at the trends we’re anticipating, and those we’re super excited to bid adieu to (hello wasians, buh-bye nepo babies)
Hollywood’s Hottest Film Script Is A BLACKPINK-Inspired Slasher Screenwriter Lynn Q. Yu’s K-pop horror story “Unnie” tops this year’s The Black List
Fran Rubel Kuzui’s ‘Tokyo Pop’ is a time capsule in filmmaking Writer Andy Crump talks to the filmmaker on her newly restored film, and how it also captures beautifully the late Carrie Hamilton
Hirokazu Kore-eda and Yuji Sakamoto on capturing the human story behind ‘Monster’ The acclaimed Japanese storytellers reflect the sanctity of male friendship, and creating a queer story with care and nuance
How Nguyen Coffee Supply is Opening Minds and Palates With her eponymous coffee brand, Sahra Nguyen attempts to decolonize coffee, one bean at a time
A Chat with Jeff Schroeder, Former Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist and Transgressive Outsider The musician weighs in on identifying as Korean American, the influence of his upbringing, and the direction of his future projects
442: ‘No-No Boys’ Never Should Have Had to Prove Their Loyalty How a misleading government survey led to further stigmatization of Japanese Americans during WWII
Road to Paris: How Volleyballer Justine Wong-Orantes Went from the Beach to the Olympic Medal Podium The gold medalist on her past and present Olympic journey, the future of her sport in the United States, and more
UmaSofia Srivastava Continues the Indian American Miss Teen USA Dominance The reigning pageant queen reads Sylvia Plath, crushes on Jacob Elordi, and criticizes our workaholic country, not necessarily in that order
How Tiger Ji’s ‘Death and Ramen’ Delivers Catharsis in a Noodle Bowl The new short, featuring Bobby Lee, rethinks perceptions about passing on
