Film/TV - Asia Blooming

August 8, 2024

‘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.

by Jenny Li

July 31, 2024

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

by Ephney Tsai

July 24, 2024

Director Leo Wang and Actor Kent Tsai Talk New Movie, ‘Breaking and Re-entering’

Asia Blooming spoke with Director Leo Wang and Actor Kent Tsai about the bank heist film, Breaking and Re-entering, its inspirations, and more.

by Mai Nguyen

May 29, 2024

FanimeCon 2024: Celebrating 35 Years of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ with Hirokatsu Kihara

Hirokatsu Kihara, former production manager at Studio Ghibli, returned to FanimeCon 2024 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Kiki’s Delivery Service.

by Jesse Huynh

April 28, 2024

Smoking Tigers: A Look Into the Life of a Korean American Teen

Smoking Tigers (2023) follows Hayoung (Ji-young Yoo), a second generation Korean American who is navigating life and family issues in LA in the early 2000’s.

by Ephney Tsai

April 19, 2024

The Missing: An Animated Tale About Coping with Childhood Trauma

Carl Joseph E. Papa's latest animated film, The Missing (Iti Mapukpukaw), explores grief, trauma, and the path to move forward and accept the past.

by Kalai Chik

March 6, 2024

Quelling God’s Anger: A Conversation with Director Yamazaki and Producer Yamada of Godzilla Minus One

'Godzilla Minus One' Director Yamazaki and Producer Yamada spoke about the making of the movie, as well as the involvement of late Producer Abe.

by Kalai Chik

March 6, 2024

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Panel Discussion at the ASSC Entertainment Summit

Hosted by critic Jen Yamato, the panel featured a 'Godzilla Minus One' behind the scenes discussion with Director Takashi Yamazaki and Producer Kenji Yamada.

by Ephney Tsai

February 23, 2024

Seo In Guk Hosts First U.S. Fan Meeting Tour

Korean singer and actor Seo In Guk is embarking on a U.S. fan meeting tour this April.

by Mai Nguyen

February 22, 2024

Exploring ‘House of Ninjas’ with Director Dave Boyle

Director Dave Boyle discusses how he aimed to revitalize the ninja genre with new action series, 'House of Ninjas.'

by Jenny Li

February 1, 2024

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

by Ephney Tsai

January 26, 2024

Actress and Staff Writer Angela Zhou Dives Into ‘Death and Other Details’

After the premiere of the first two episodes, Asia Blooming spoke with Angela Zhou, a staff writer on the show and the actress who plays the maître d'hôtel, Teddy Goh, about the