Gay Asian & Pasifika Influence, News, & Glory
Ang Lee's trailblazing film from 1993 is reborn in the modern era through the lens of Andrew Ahn's "The Wedding Banquet." Courtesy Bleecker Street/ShivHans Pictures. Andrew Ahn has become a shepherd of Asian American queer filmography, from his 7-minute debut short, "Andy," in 2010, to his award-winning shorts "Spa Night" (2017) and "Driveways" (2019), to... Continue Reading →
Extremely Unique Dynamic is the indie stoner movie that I've been waiting for. As far as stoner movies go, it's a great time without the over-exaggerated circumstances, retaining reality and heart in every layer of its meta. "In this (likely) first-ever and (possibly) award-winning Meta-Asian-Stoner-Coming-Of-Age-Bromantic Dramedy, bottled-up secrets arise as two best friends decide to... Continue Reading →
Justinian Huang, former head of development of Pearl Studio Shanghai and vice president of creative for Sony Pictures Animation, published his first novel "The Emperor and the Endless Palace," creating a gay Asian love story that transcends time. AUTHOR'S NOTE: The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a heart-pounding romantasy, full of shocking twists, morally shifty characters,... Continue Reading →
Japan's first same-sex reality dating show, "The Boyfriend," offers a refreshing narrative seldom seen in mainstream media. It showcases genuine connections, heartfelt confessions, and emotional journeys, providing a much-needed representation for the LGBTQ+ community. The series beautifully portrays love, friendship, and youth, earning a remarkable 4.5/5 rating.
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