Thailand Beckons: ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Trailer Drops Ahead of February Premiere

HBO’s critically acclaimed series The White Lotus is back with its highly anticipated third season, set to premiere on February 16, 2025. Helmed by Mike White, who created, wrote, and directed the series, this latest chapter promises more of the sharp social satire and gripping storytelling that have made the show a cultural phenomenon. Known for its incisive commentary on privilege and the human condition, The White Lotus has … Continue reading Thailand Beckons: ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Trailer Drops Ahead of February Premiere

Ben L.January 27, 2025February 2, 2025Leave a comment

Reviews, Television Reviews

Squid Game Season 2 Review: High Stakes, Richer Stories, Mixed Results

Still must watch TV if you were a fan of the first season and there are characters to fall in love with. But the season finale felt ridiculous and of course, didn’t carry the punch of the conclusion of the game in Season 1. Continue reading Squid Game Season 2 Review: High Stakes, Richer Stories, Mixed Results

Ben L.January 24, 2025February 2, 2025Leave a comment

Interviews

‘Unprisoned’ Star Jee Young Han on Seeking Identity in Hulu Comedy’s Second Season

Jee Young Han spoke with Awards Focus about how Esti evolves in Season Two, the joys of working with acting legends Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington, and why it is so important to get to tell her the stories in ‘Unprisoned’. Continue reading ‘Unprisoned’ Star Jee Young Han on Seeking Identity in Hulu Comedy’s Second Season

Ben L.July 18, 2024February 1, 2025Leave a comment

Events, Featured, Interviews

A Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling: FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Celebrated at Disney FYC Event

At Disney’s FYC Fest event held at the Directors Guild of America Theater on June 11th, Sanada, who also received his first producer credit for ‘Shōgun’, joined co-creators, executive producers, and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, producer Eriko Miyagawa, executive producer (and daughter of James Clavell) Michaela Clavell, and fellow actors Tadanobu Asano (Kashige Yobushige) and Anna Sawai (Lady Toda Mariko) for an evening in which invited attendees and media were treated to a screening of the pilot episode of ‘Shōgun’, followed by a panel hosted by writer and podcaster Joanna Robinson. Additionally, Awards Focus was able to speak to the cast and creators at the “red carpet” event that preceded the screening. Continue reading A Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling: FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Celebrated at Disney FYC Event

Ben L.June 12, 2024February 2, 2025Leave a comment

Interviews

Daniel Wu On Reinventing the Monkey King In ‘American Born Chinese’

“It really is why I’m doing this (series) now,” shares actor Daniel Wu. “As we’ve talked about the importance of representation, it’s the next generation of actors that are going to get the chance to represent our stories to the kids of tomorrow.” Continue reading Daniel Wu On Reinventing the Monkey King In ‘American Born Chinese’

Ben L.June 24, 2023February 2, 2025Leave a comment