“Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” Filmmaker Sean Wang and His Grandmas on the Joys of Unlikely Friendships

"Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó" Filmmaker Sean Wang and His Grandmas on the Joys of Unlikely Friendships

Where I’m From: Now and Gen features in-conversation pieces between generations — like a younger woman and her grandmother — discussing a topic like beauty rituals, finances, or marriage. We sat down with filmmaker Sean Wang and his grandmothers, Yi… Continue Reading

Black Women Are Giving Themselves the Flowers They Deserve This Awards Season

Black Women Are Giving Themselves the Flowers They Deserve This Awards Season

Black women are consistently underestimated, disregarded, and overlooked in the entertainment industry, but I’ve been so inspired by Black stars’ joy and self-love this awards season. From Quinta Brunson to Niecy Nash, our favorite actresses have already celebrated their well-deserved… Continue Reading

The New “Mean Girls” Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That’s the Point

The New "Mean Girls" Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That's the Point

The very first shot of the 2024 musical reimagining of “Mean Girls” is a vertical frame. Two characters, Janis (played by Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), film themselves singing a song that sets the stage for the story to… Continue Reading

There’s a Sinister Truth to the Stereotypes of Asian Men Depicted in “May December”

There's a Sinister Truth to the Stereotypes of Asian Men Depicted in "May December"

The Netflix movie “May December” is heavily inspired by the real-life relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau, which is probably why its depiction of stereotypes of Asian men feels so close to reality, too. The morally problematic tale… Continue Reading