‘Shortcomings’ Is Critical of Positive Representation, Almost to a Fault
A few too many ideas floating around, but 'Shortcomings' eventually finds its footing.
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‘Joy Ride’ Is the Hilarious, Heartfelt, and Horny Movie We Didn’t Know We Were Waiting For
Dares to become the movie we didn’t know we were waiting for.
H.P. Mendoza Talks ‘The Secret Art of Human Flight’ and Being Unapologetically Queer and Filipino
In conversation with director H.P. Mendoza about his film 'The Secret Art of Human Flight.'
‘Liquor Store Dreams’ of Community and Realizing Immigrant Ambition
Striking in its exploration of a business that has become almost synonymous with the Korean-American immigrant identity.
‘American Born Chinese’ Mashes Up Modernity and Mythology
An eclectic mix of tones and styles in that brings to mind 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' everything-but-the-kitchen-sink style of storytelling.
‘One True Loves’ Is All Sugar and No Spice
Phillipa Soo does solid work in untangling Emma’s internal conflict, but, opposite her leading men, often appears as if she’d rather not be there.
‘The Harvest’ Bears Fruitful Exploration of Hmong Diaspora
A vibrant portrait of the Hmong community and traditions, and the eloquent articulation of a deeper narrative.
Joseph Lee on His Japanese-American Artist Character on ‘BEEF’
We chat with Joseph Lee about playing George Nakai in the Netflix series 'BEEF'.
Young Mazino on Family Dynamics, Korean-American Culture, and Depicting Paul on ‘BEEF’
Young Mazino joins The Asian Cut to discuss playing Steven Yeun's brother in the Netflix series 'BEEF.'
Revenge Is a Raw and Bloody Affair in Netflix’s ‘BEEF’
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong give committed, devilish, and raw performances that are complemented by an outlandish and fully fleshed out story.
