The YOMYOMF Archives of Lauren Lola
Originally published November 30, 2018 For actor Steven Yeun, he is best known for his portrayal of Glenn Rhee on the TV series, THE WALKING DEAD. However, within the past year, he has gained even more traction for his roles in SORRY TO BOTHER YOU and the highly praised South Korean mystery drama, BURNING. To …
Originally published November 29, 2018 Over eight months following the release of her highly praised music video for her song “Us,” rapper Ruby Ibarra releases her long awaited follow-up for her song, “Taking Names.” Featuring fellow rappers Bambu and Nump, the music video marks the second directorial work for Ibarra and is released one day …
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Originally published October 8, 2018 STAR WARS RESISTANCE at last had its series premiere last night on the Disney Channel. The third animated series set in the galaxy far, far away is set six months before the events of the sequel trilogy, as it follows New Republic pilot-turned-Resistance spy Kazuda “Kaz” Xiono, who’s assigned by …
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Originally published September 22, 2018 After taking a few days for the news to sink in, I feel ready to share my thoughts about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER. As a refresher, Deadline reported earlier this week on how the beloved Nickelodeon series will be recreated as a live-action series, with the …
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Originally released September 3, 2018 As many people in the Asian American community can likely agree, learning about those who came before can do a lot in not only understanding one’s family history, but also coming to terms with oneself. Singer-songwriter Judith Hill provided insight into her family history through a short video she released …
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Originally published August 29, 2018 Fumes of geekery were heavily present when John Cho sat down with co-host Andi Gutierrez as this week’s guest of THE STAR WARS SHOW. The actor, who’s known for starring in that other beloved, decades-long franchise with the word “star” in the name, was on the show to promote his …
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Originally published August 10, 2018 Ask me, and I would not be able to tell you what it was like when THE JOY LUCK CLUB came out. I wouldn’t be able to properly recollect what it was like for part of the film to be shot in the San Francisco Bay Area, nor can I …
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Originally published July 27, 2018 It is officially confirmed that actor Kelly Marie Tran will be reprising her role as Rose Tico for the final film of the STAR WARS sequel trilogy. StarWars.com made the official announcement today regarding who’s returning and who’s coming on board, and Tran’s name was among the former. Tran is …
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Originally published July 12, 2018 STAR WARS EPISODE IX is set to begin principal photography this month. Under the direction of THE FORCE AWAKENS director J.J. Abrams, many of the actors from the previous films of the sequel trilogy have been long since confirmed to make their return; including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, …
Originally published June 19, 2018 “I’ve heard a great deal about you, Mulan.” This line spoken by the Emperor of China encompasses the thoughts of many about MULAN; the Disney animated adaptation of the Chinese tale of the same name, which was released 20 years ago today. When her elderly father is reported for duty …
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