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Trailer: Explore Vibrant Asian Cuisines In Netflix’s “Street Food”
BY Richard Yu
"Street Food" debuts on Netflix April 26th, 2019.
Review: Cinemax’s “Warrior” Is The Action Series Asian-Americans Need
BY Richard Yu
Edgy, raw, and a punch in the face—is "Warrior" the story Asian-Americans have been waiting for?
Review: “Money” is Korea’s Take on “Wall Street”
BY Richard Yu
Ryu Jun-yeol delivers a high-octane tale of insider trading and market manipulation—but how does it stand up to 80's classic "Wall Street"?
Review: “Ramen Teh” Blends Food With Singaporean Identity
BY Richard Yu
Hunger-inducing food scenes and an exploration of Singaporean identity come together in Eric Khoo's latest hit.
Review: Netflix’s “PASKAL” Shows Off Malaysia’s Special Forces
BY Richard Yu
PASKAL shows off the skill of Malaysia's Special Forces -- but is it more than Malaysian propaganda?
Trailer: “Warrior” Dramatizes The “Tong” Gang Wars of 19th-Century San Francisco
BY Richard Yu
"Warrior" debuts on CINEMAX April 5, 2019.
Review: “Furie” Is An Fast-Paced Vietnamese Action Thriller
BY Richard Yu
Vietnam’s answer to “Taken” arrives—but with a female lead taking charge.
Review: Why Was China’s “Crazy Alien” So Successful?
BY Richard Yu
In Ning Hao's "Crazy Alien", the Chinese everyman gets a laugh at America's expense.
Review: “The Wandering Earth” Is China’s First Breathtaking Sci-Fi Success
BY Richard Yu
Frant Gwo blends sci-fi with apocalypse extravaganza in the film based on Liu Cixin’s eponymous short story.
Review: “One Night Only” is a Tragic Romance Between Flawed People
BY Richard Yu
Director Matt Wu discusses the dichotomy between darkness and brightness -- and what it was like working with his wife on set