Ting Shing Koh - articles written by Ting Shing Koh

Love, Life, and How to Live: Tony Ahedo’s Film Icon

Ahedo's debut feature, succeeding on the festival circuit, adds new layers to a story of teenage pregnancy and redefining fatherhood.

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First Look at Starz’s True Crime Docuseries, “Confronting a Serial Killer”

On September 25, 2014, Sam Little was convicted of a series of murders and sentenced to life in prison. Little claims to have killed at least 93 women in the span of four decades, making him the most prolific serial killer in American history. Forgotten Victims and a Problematic Justice

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Women’s History Month: 11 Acclaimed Female Film Directors of the Past and Present

Female directors have been woefully underrated in Hollywood for the longest time. But in recent years, there seems to be a rise in female directors who are gaining recognition for their work, calling back to those who paved the way before them. As Chloé Zhao soaked up the spotlight as

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#StopAsianHate: Startling Signs, Systemic Racism, and Solutions

The pandemic, combined with Trump’s presidency, has led to an increase in xenophobic mentalities and a dreadful surge of hate crimes; late last year, law enforcement noticed an alarming spike in racially motivated crimes against Asians and Asian Americans. This trend has continued into the new year, as apparent

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Netflix's “Malcolm & Marie” Depicts an Emotionally Exhausting Repetitive Loop of Interpersonal Toxicity

Starring Zendaya and John David Washington, Sam Levinson’s latest film “Malcolm & Marie” depicts an unraveling relationship between a director and his girlfriend after returning home from his movie premiere. As a highly anticipated film held up solely by its two central characters, “Malcolm & Marie” has created a

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Culture, Couture, and Catty Competition: “Bling Empire” Series Review

Imagine “Gossip Girl” meets “Crazy Rich Asians,” but set in Los Angeles and 100% real. This essentially describes Netflix’s hit series Bling Empire. The series follows a group of extremely wealthy Asian friends who throw extravagant parties and spend heaps of money on the daily. Bling Empire presents the

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Anthony Nti's Film "Da Yie" Depicts Childlike Innocence in a Dangerous World

Spoilers ahead. Anthony Nti’s short film “Da Yie” (“Good Night”) has risen to the international stage as winner of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and one of the finalists for the BAFTA Los Angeles Student Film Awards. The film follows the thrilling and twist-filled adventure of

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Biden's Cabinet of Diversity

2020 saw one of the most monumental elections in American history. As the map turned blue, masses of people took to the streets to celebrate their joy and relief as well as newly restored faith and pride. President-elect Joe Biden has earnestly taken the stage, preparing for his role as

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Charles Xiuzhi Dong’s Short Film “After Class": A Review

A young girl jumps into oncoming traffic, willingly, intentionally, purposefully. This is the final scene in Director Charles Xiuzhi Dong’s short film “After Class.” “After Class” follows a family of two, mother and daughter, living in a cramped and poorly lit apartment. Su Min, a young girl, spends her