Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Saving Face - Movie Review


The Movie: Saving Face

The Director: Alice Wu

The Cast: Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Joan Chen, Jin Wang, Guang Lan Koh, Jessica Hecht, Ato Essandoh, David Shih, Brian Yang, Nathanel Geng, Mao Zhao

The Story: A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The Half of It - Movie Review


The Movie: The Half of It

The Director: Alice Wu

The Cast: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Wolfgang Novogratz, Collin Chou, Becky Ann Baker, Enrique Murciano, Catherine Curtin

The Story: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush.

Monday, May 25, 2020

TwoOhSix Podcast - S01/E04 - Diversity in Film with LEX The Lexicon Artist


Hello friends and welcome to season one, episode four of the TwoOhSix.com Podcast! Diversity in Film: Conversations from Within the Industry is hosted by TwoOhSix.com founder Marc Morin and features conversations with actors, directors, producers, film critics and more all discussing their thoughts on diversity in an industry that has been in need of some new perspectives and fresh voices.  Let's get to it!

Saturday, May 23, 2020

TwoOhSix Podcast - S01/E03B - Diversity in Film Bonus Episode with Rosalind Chao, Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto


This is a special bonus episode of the TwoOhSix Diversity in Film Podcast Series featuring the creators of Thousand Pieces of Gold, a groundbreaking film from 1991 that has recently been beautifully restored and re-released. On hand for the conversation are director Nancy Kelly, editor and producer Kenji Yamamoto, and the star of the movie, Rosalind Chao.

Friday, May 22, 2020

Lucky Grandma / 幸運的奶奶 - Movie Review


The Movie: Lucky Grandma / 幸運的奶奶

The Director: Sasie Sealy

The Cast: Tsai Chin, Hsiao-Yuan Ha, Michael Tow, Yan Xi, Wai Ching Ho, Eddie Yu, Mason Yam, Kristen Hung, Lyman Chen

The Story: Set in New York City's Chinatown, an ornery, chain-smoking Chinese grandma goes all in at the casino, landing herself on the wrong side of luck - and in the middle of a gang war.

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