Did you know that Inception, Reservoir Dogs, Magnolia—and many other respected, well-loved, and even box-office–winning Hollywood films—are actually suspiciously similar to other Asian movies? These aren’t remakes. Remakes are acknowledged, …

In 2025, you can’t evaluate a group on audio alone. Sound, styling, narrative (or “lore”), choreography, and music video language are designed as one package. The “they all sound the …

A fast-paced, music-driven adventure with potential that begs for a sequel.  Kpop Demon Hunters isn’t a groundbreaking film, but it knows exactly what it wants to be: entertaining, lighthearted, and …

When Trese, the Philippine graphic novel series by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo, was adapted into a Netflix animated series, I came to it with a fresh set of eyes. …

Scroll through social media long enough and you’ll see the same mantra repeated in a thousand different forms: pursue your happiness. Someone’s quitting their job to sell pottery, someone else …

Almond by Sohn Won-pyung is a slim novel that manages to ask large questions. It was notably read and recommended by BTS members Suga, J-Hope, and Jungkook — and perhaps …

Japanese are known for perfection, high-quality products and impeccable manners. Its prosperity and order make people think the country affords all its citizens their ideal jobs.  While it sounds romantic …