Jalen Jones

Jalen Jones is a Black and Filipino writer, poet, director, and all around creative who came of age in Eagle Rock and the greater Los Angeles county. Over the years, he has hosted a children’s workout DVD series, directed an Emmy Award-winning public service announcement, and produced the NAACP Image Award nominated short film, The Power of Hope. Passionate about portraying the real, the unpinpointable, and the almost-unsayable, Jalen has published a wide array of poetry and creative work that lands on these very discoveries. More than anything, he hopes to build a house out of words that can make anyone and everyone feel like they belong. Find him on Instagram @jalen_g_jones and online at jalen-jones.com.

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The actor on the Japanese classic, the eerie coincidences between him and the Japanese actor who made him feel welcomed by Japan

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The actor, who plays Clarke, an ambitious expatriate and husband to Nicole Kidman, on how the show is both specific and powerfully universal

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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

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Mitski’s American Epic: A Review of ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’

For her seventh record, Mitski skillfully channels her most American sound yet, proving she’s here to stay

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Charlene Kaye Treats Trauma with Tenderness in ‘Tiger Daughter’

The musician and comedian talks with writer Jalen Jones on her one-person show and upcoming album

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The multi-hyphenate’s short horror film follows a young man as he confronts eerie, faceless creatures around New York City

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Meet Tenzing Norgay Trainor from Netflix’s ‘Freeridge’

The actor dishes on his show, bisexual and mixed-Asian representation, and more

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As Marienne, Joe’s latest obsession in the Netflix hit, the actress clues us in on her character’s journey, and where the show might be headed in its newest season

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