‘The Wedding Banquet’ is Andrew Ahn’s Love Letter to Queer Asian American Family

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Michael Lee

Andrew Ahn isn’t just remaking The Wedding Banquet — he’s reimagining it. In our interview, the director delves into how he transformed Ang Lee’s 1993 classic into a modern queer Asian American narrative by finding the delicate balance of humor and drama, the evolution of storytelling in 2025, and the cultural nuances that shape his characters.

Movies, Streaming

Hulu’s ‘Fire Island’ Celebrates What it Means to be Family in Exclusive Featurette

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Hulu’s Fire Island has been met with warm reception for their celebration of queer romance, friendships, and found family. It’s such a joy to see a film like this surrounded by Queers of Color who get to celebrate each other. In this clip, provided by Searchlight Pictures, the cast of the film talks about their characters and their relationships with each other.

Interview, Movies

‘Fire Island’ Director Andrew Ahn on Queer Relationships and Keeping Up With Pop Culture

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Andrew Ahn tries to find something to relate to in every film or series he works on.

Movies, Streaming

‘Fire Island’ is a Queer Rom-Com Take on ‘Pride & Prejudice’

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Love doesn’t come easy, especially for queer characters of color. Either we have stories that consists of “coming-of-age” or “coming-out” — both of which are completely fine and beautiful — but there never is a unapologetically queer movie about finding love through the chaos of one hot summer. That is where Andrew Ahn’s Fire Island comes in.