Film
How Hollywood Has Helped Colonize Hawaiʻi
Anthony Banua-Simon’s documentary Cane Fire contrasts decades of Hollywood images of his home with its current reality.
Aaron Hunt
Art
Christian Nyampeta Transforms the Guggenheim Into a Anti-Colonial Night School
Though exceptionally accessible, Nyampeta’s exhibition occasionally strikes as too safe, particularly given the context of its installation.
Art
Kenneth Tam Creates a New Frame for Asian American Masculinity
Tam’s work always comes back to the body, emphasizing what lays beyond our daily performances.
Film
A Sweeping Look at Chicago During Turbulent Times
The docuseries City So Real takes a deep dive into the city amidst last year's mayoral election and police brutality protests.
Film
When a Common Language Can't Keep Lovers Connected
Isabel Sandoval writes, directs, and stars in Lingua Franca, a drama about a trans immigrant from the Philippines trying to avoid deportation.