K-pop Rookies 82MAJOR Make an Impression with Hip-Hop Style and Flair
The K-pop band talk about their favourite martial arts films, debuting on Billboard charts and their goals for the future.
Interior Chinatown challenges how Asians are viewed in Hollywood and the world
“If you keep letting them tell you that you are [a supporting character], eventually you’ll start to believe that you are.”
‘Fresh Off Markham’ is a Portrait of One of Canada’s Biggest Immigrant Communities
“To other communities, Asians are just Asian, they don’t differentiate. But we care about where we come from. We wanted to reflect that when we’re writing this story about Chinese immigrants.”
Liam Ma’s ‘Song For No One’ Beautifully Places Grief Out in the Open
“I made this film to say all the things that I can’t say.”
Korean rock band XDINARY HEROES is bringing style and versatility to the music scene
At the core of their identity is the band’s ability to write, compose and produce their own songs. But their charm has always been their skills in switching up their style dramatically.
‘The Last of the Sea Women’ Proves You’re Never Too Old to Be a Badass
“They have this natural urge to care, protect and be in community and sisterhood with each other,” says documentary director Sue Kim.
The Community Ethos Behind Sook-Yin Lee’s Life and Career
The Chinese Canadian artist on her career and latest film, “Paying For It.”
How Two Second-Gen Restaurauters are Continuing the Legacy of Toronto’s first Hakka Restaurant, Yueh Tung
“I think the legacy of Yueh Tung, for us girls, is to carry on what our parents started.”
Dìdi (弟弟) is A Love Letter To Asian American Kids Who Grew Up With the Internet
Oscar-nominated Sean Wang’s debut feature tells the story of a 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy making his way in the world.
Isabel Kanaan Remains ‘Unapologetically Filipino Canadian’ with her Sketch Show ‘Abroad’
The half-hour sketch show has a dedicated multi-generational and multicultural audience, which was always the plan.
Get Up Aisha’s Creators Go Deep on Mental Health in the South Asian Community
The creative trio share their own struggles, how they were told to “pray on it,” and why Muslim representation is so essential.
The Politics Behind ‘Monkey Man’ and Why it May Not Make it to Indian Theatres
The new action film from British Indian actor Dev Patel is an ode to Korean revenge films, but holds a deeper message than your average ‘John Wick.’
HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Puts Vietnamese People in the Spotlight of Their Stories
The new HBO show based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s award-winning novel skewers western representations of Asians and the Vietnam War.
How ‘Gangnam Project’ Showrunners Sarah Haasz and Romeo Candido made the K-Pop version of ‘Degrassi’
The show follows a biracial Korean Canadian teen’s journey of self-discovery as she becomes a tutor at a K-Pop academy.
K-pop Artists Who Have Challenged Gender Norms
From Amber Liu to Holland, here are five K-pop artists who have defied gender norms.
‘Seagrass’ Explores the Depths of Japanese Canadian Identity
Writer/director Meredith Hama-Brown‘s first feature explores themes of isolation, identity and the legacy of Japanese internment in Canada.
‘Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó’ is an Intimate Portrait of Two Asian Elders—Farts and All
“I wanted to capture the unbridled joy and silliness and infectious childlike energy that they have, despite being a combined 182 years old,” says filmmaker Sean Wang.
These Lunar New Year Kits Make Celebrating Easy
Founded by Mai Truong, Bo & Mei sells kits to give people a one-stop shop for everything that’s needed to ring in the new year.
From YouTube Star to Leading Man, Jasmeet Singh Raina Makes a Big, Bold Comeback
The Canadian comedian pokes fun at his own history, playing a local YouTuber straddling cultural values.
The Group Chat: Breaking Down the Melton Moment in May December
Editors Sadaf Ahsan and Rebecca Gao discuss Charles Melton in “May December” and how race and class can impact our perception of who’s the victim and who’s the offender.