The Tragic Story of ‘Rosemead’
'Rosemead' is a tragic story about a mother and son, made all the more harrowing by the fact that it’s based on true events.
Tessa Hulls Explores Her Family’s Generational Wounds in ‘Feeding Ghosts’
Feeding Ghosts is ultimately more than just a labor of love; it served as a catalyst for Hulls to not only confront her family’s ghosts but empathize with them and set them
The Secret Life of OFWs Explores Horror in Modern Times Rooted in Philippine Folklore
'The Secret Life of OFWs' is Jet Tagasa’s debut literary work, a series of eight short horror stories about OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) set in modern times but rooted in Philippine folklore.
Transplants: Two Strangers Swap Worlds in Search for Belonging
In Transplants, author Daniel Tam-Claiborne vividly weaves a tale of two young women — Lin, a Chinese college student who struggles with socializing with her peers, and Liz, a Chinese-American who is
J-Hope Hits the Road for First Solo Tour ‘Hope on the Stage’
J-Hope will perform in six cities across North America on first ever solo tour.
‘Brief History of a Family’ Review: A Chinese Psychological Thriller Raises Questions of Friend or Foe
When a high schooler brings a classmate home one day, he opens the door for an unexpected series of events that alters the dynamics of his nuclear family forever.
Sasha Chuk beautifully explores the universality of identity and family in Hong Kong film ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
During NYAFF, Asia Blooming sat down with Sasha Chuk to learn more about how her own life is reflected in the film, the significance of the various languages and dialects used in
Paramount’s Film Adaptation of Children’s Novel ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ is Juvenile at Best
The film follows a Chinese American boy named Tom Lee, voiced by Brandon Soo Hoo, who suddenly must take over for his grandmother as the Guardian of the magical phoenix egg. Under
Chinese Rock Band Miserable Faith Brings the Energy in First Ever Stop in San Francisco
For the first time ever, Chinese rock band Miserable Faith (痛仰) is performing across North America for their The World Will Be Better tour, with a recent stop at the Regency Ballroom
Leslie Tai Offers an Intimate Look Into the Maternity Hotel Industry in ‘How to Have an American Baby’
'How to Have an American Baby' by documentarian Leslie Tai is a deep dive into the industry of maternity hotels, told through the stories of several pregnant Chinese women who come to
Mongolian Horror Film ‘Aberrance’ Offers Twists and Turns, But Doesn’t Quite Find Its Way
Overall, 'Aberrance' had its moments when it felt like a new and interesting take on what horror movies could be, but the writing and confusing plot could leave viewers with more questions
Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to Miserable Faith’s SF Show on ‘The World Will Be Better’ Tour
To celebrate Miserable Faith’s The World Will Be Better tour, Asia Blooming is hosting a giveaway on Twitter and Instagram for one lucky winner to receive one (1) pair of General Admission