NOC Review: Strap in for a Smart, Sweet, and Hilarious ‘Joy Ride’

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 Mike Manalo

Name me a single raunchy R-rated comedy prior to 2022, starring Asian leads. Okay, you probably said the Harold and Kumar trilogy. But what about Asian women? That becomes a bit more challenging. It’s hard to find many Apatow-level comedies outside of Bridesmaids and Girls Trip even led by female ensembles or directed by female filmmakers, let alone a predominantly Asian one. But we now finally have one in Joy Ride.

Interview, Movies

‘Joy Ride’ Cast and Crew on Being Unapologetically Funny and Changing the Narrative

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023 Michael Lee

Joy Ride is just as much a celebration of friendship as it is of finding your identity and family. And all of that is seen through the Asian lens. So while there may be cultural specificities, there’s a universal story that should resonate with audiences abroad.

Movies

‘Joy Ride’ Celebrates Individuality with Character Posters

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Laura Sirikul

It’s the last day of AAPI Heritage month, Lionsgate gifted audiences with special character posters from their new comedy, Joy Ride. The posters speak for themselves on each of their unique personalities. The four main characters consists of Audrey (Ashley Park), the responsible one; Lolo (Sherry Cola), the mouthy fun one; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), the almost-famous one; and, Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), the chaotic — and unexpected — one.

Movies, Trailers1 Comment

Adele Lim Takes All-Star Asian American Cast on a Hilariously Raunchy ‘Joy Ride’

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Michael Lee

Following in the footsteps of buddy comedies like Rough Night and Girl’s Trip, we are getting to see a new spin on friends going on one of those unforgettable trips where everything seems to go hilariously wrong. Directed by Crazy Rich Asians and Raya and the Last Dragon scribe Adele Lim, Lionsgate has released the red band trailer for Joy Ride.

Movies, Sci Fi1 Comment

When Something is Nearly ‘Everything’

March 16, 2023March 21, 2023 Bao Phi

There’s no fucking way they’re gonna be able to land this, I thought to myself.

I’m in a movie theater seeing Everything Everywhere All at Once for the first time. I had heard about it long ago, and was cautiously optimistic.

Streaming, Television

‘American Born Chinese’ Premieres May 24 on Disney+

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 Laura Sirikul

The anticipated Disney+ original series American Born Chinese has a premiere date — May 24! In honor of Everything Everywhere All At Once‘s Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu, all who all appear in American Born Chinese, Disney+ released a 30-second TV spot that will air during tonight’s Oscars telecast commercial breaks.

Streaming, Television1 Comment

‘American Born Chinese’ Teaser Announces Full List of Guest Stars

February 10, 2023March 12, 2023 Michael Lee

The cast of Disney’s live-action adaptation of American Born Chinese was already stacked with the likes of Academy Award-Nominees and Golden Globe winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once) joining Ben Wang (Chang Can Dunk), and two-time International Emmy Award nominee Yeo Yann Yann (Wet Season), Chin Han (Mortal Kombat), Daniel Wu (Reminiscence), former Taekwondo champion Jimmy Liu, and Sydney Taylor (Just Add Magic).

Movies, News

First Look at Adele Lim’s R-Rated Comedy ‘Joy Ride’

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Laura Sirikul

It’s about damn time Asian women get their own raunchy comedy!

Movies, Sci Fi

Exclusive Deleted Scene from ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ on Blu-Ray

June 28, 2022July 8, 2022 Keith Chow

In less than one week, the year’s best multiversal adventure will be released on home video. To celebrate, we have an exclusive, never-before-seen clip from the release’s loaded special features!

Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Explores the Multiverse with Chaotic, Emotional Range

April 11, 2022March 21, 2023 Lauren Lola

Reading the synopsis for the Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All At Once, it already hints at a story that starts off simple enough that immediately takes a left turn: An overwhelmed, middle aged woman is trying to file her taxes when she suddenly finds herself in the position of having to save the world, by borrowing skills from her multiple alternative universes.

Interview, Movies1 Comment

Stephanie Hsu Finds Beauty in the Chaos of ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Stephanie Hsu has it all.

She’s a talented singer with credits from Broadway. Her comedic timing on Comedy Central’s Nora From Queens and Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is perfect. She’s absolutely stunning. And, best of all, she’s humble and really a great person to chat with.