Karrueche Tran: Behind the Scenes for Kore 2018 Annual Issue
Early last fall, I had the pleasure to help assist and shoot during Claws and Honored star Karrueche Tran’s photo shoot for the Kore Asian Media 2018 Annual Issue, The New Hollywood. […]
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Ross Butler: Behind The Scenes For Kore 2018 Annual Issue
Earlier last fall, I had the pleasure to help assist and shoot during 13 Reasons Why and Riverdale TV jock Ross Butler’s photo shoot for the Kore Asian Media 2018 Annual Issue, […]
Thao Nguyen (of The Get Down Stay Down) tells mother’s migration story in “Nobody Dies”
In the summer of 2015, indie folk band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down took a trip to Vietnam during one of their tour dates to commemorate the 20th […]
‘Baka Bukas’ Review: Philippine Cinema Makes Big Step for LGBT
In the opening scene of Samantha Lee’s “Baka Bukas” (“Maybe Tomorrow”), the question is asked: “Is coming out still a thing?” “Those were the exact words that were said to […]
Rufio Returns In New Short Film “Bangarang: The Hook Prequel”
The red-haired mohawk leader of the Lost Boys’ origin story arrives in Dante Basco’s new short film Bangarang: The Hook Prequel. After a successful Kickstarter-funded campaign, which raised $68,790 entirely […]
‘Wonder Woman’ Review: Why I am still reeling over Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins’ powerful display of femininity
I don’t geek out over movies often — let alone a superhero or comic book movie — but Wonder Woman left such a strong impression on me that I couldn’t let […]
“Crossing Point” Review: Wong Fu short tests love and commitment with Dia Frampton and Travis Atreo
“Did you watch Dia’s new video?” my brother asked me. “Not yet. Why?” “It’s pretty emotional,” he warned. “Am I gonna cry?” “I felt it.” A few minutes into the […]
One Girl One-Take on “Dueling Guitars” (“August Rush” Cover)
We are halfway through the month and I thought I’d bring you another video to kickstart the year! “Dueling Guitars” has always been a song that immensely inspired me through […]
Why Ryan Gosling’s tribute to Eva Mendes and her unpaid work stole everyone’s heart for “La La Land”
Now the world understands why I’ve always had the biggest crush on Ryan Gosling. Upon winning best actor in a comedy or musical at Sunday night’s Golden Globe awards, it […]
“City Of Stars,” Are You Shining Just For Me? (“La La Land” Cover)
Well, it’s been a long time coming… Happy 2017 friends, lovers, followers and fellow dreamers! The new year is a great time for cleanse and renewal; for washing away the old and getting […]
“La La Land” Review: A Tale of Two Modern Dreamers
“Here’s to the fools who dream,” the tagline reads for La La Land. And for dreamers is true. You know those movies you feel were made just about you? That’s the feeling […]
“Kubo and the Two Strings” Review: An epic animated tale that brings “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” to life
I’m sitting here listening to a rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by Regina Spektor. The sweeping rhythm of the guitar, animated by the slow plucks of a traditional Japanese shamisen (“three […]
“Nerve” Review: When a Game of Dare Meets the Online World
Okay. I will prelude this review saying that I did not think much of Nerve going into it. It seemed like just another teenage drama with no big names or well […]
“Lights Out” Review: A Character-Driven Scare that is More On Than Off
If you’re anything like me, horror isn’t your friend. Gory blood scenes, creepy dolls, supernatural premonitions and shameless jump scares. It’s all the same formula but it still gets you. Every single […]
Female Bombers in “The Battle of Algiers” (1966 French Film)
Issues of women, the female and innocence have always been topics of personal interest to me. I don’t normally get all geeky and post about films and clips from my […]
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