Film Mar 31, 2022
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film, which was shot mainly in Hiroshima and won an Academy Award for best international feature film, could renew interest in the prefecture as a filming locale
Entertainment News Mar 30, 2022
Jada Pinkett Smith says it's a 'season for healing' after Oscars incident
by Lisa Richwine
The actress didn't refer directly to the incident involving her husband, Will Smith, and comedian Chris Rock in an Instagram post.
Entertainment News Mar 29, 2022
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock after academy condemns his slap
by Nicole Sperling, Matt Stevens and Julia Jacobs
"I was out of line and I was wrong,” Smith said in a statement. "I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.”
Entertainment News Mar 28, 2022
'CODA' triumphs at Oscars as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage
Stars, streamer surprises and one shocking slap — the 94th Academy Awards.
Entertainment News Mar 28, 2022
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then apologizes after winning Oscar
The comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife, who said in December she has been battling an autoimmune disorder that can cause hair loss and balding.
Film Mar 25, 2022
How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?
by James Hadfield
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is nominated in four categories at the 94th Academy Awards, but win or lose, the film joins an exclusive club for cinematic greats.
Film | Wide Angle Jan 15, 2022
‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?
by Mark Schilling
“Drive My Car,” a film based on a short story by Haruki Murakami and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, has garnered a long list of prizes since premiering last July at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won three awards, including best screenplay. It was also ...
Commentary / World May 26, 2021
Time to rid our screens of Asian stereotypes
by Curtis S. Chin
Until the 93rd Academy Awards were held last month, more white actresses had won Oscars for playing Asians than actual Asian actresses have won.
Entertainment News Apr 26, 2021
Chloe Zhao and ‘Nomadland’ win at 2021 Oscars
by Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling
Zhao, who is Chinese, became only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win the best director award.
Asia Pacific Feb 16, 2020
'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho gets hero's welcome on return to South Korea
"Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho was greeted with cheers and applause as he returned to South Korea on Sunday after his historic four-Oscar win. About 300 reporters and fans were waiting to greet Bong as he arrived at the Incheon International Airport. "Thank you for the applause, ...
Commentary / World Feb 13, 2020
'Parasite' Oscars say a lot about South Korea
by Noah Smith
The nation's carefully planned economic rise has been matched by its cultural reach.
Entertainment News Feb 12, 2020
Shock 'Parasite' Oscar cements South Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse
by Sohee Kim and Jihye Lee
South Korea's status as a cultural juggernaut just got a serious shot of international credibility. "Parasite," a dark comedy about the divisions of wealth and class, became the first foreign-language film in history to win the coveted Oscar for best film. The movie — made ...