Ellie Chu is a small-town Cyrano, but with a twist. Netflix’s acclaimed original The Half of It could well be the most literary high school movie to come along to its adolescent audience. Not just because writer-director Alice Wu was inspired by a 19th-century French play, but because it loves language. It relishes reading, respects writing, and […]
Netflix’s list of releases coming in May has a lot of high rated titles you shouldn’t miss. From the second season of dark comedy Dead to Me to Ryan Murphy’s debut series Hollywood, there’s plenty to keep your watchlist populated. Among others, coming this month are Space Force, Control Z, Sweet Magnolias, The Half of […]
After To All The Boys I’ve Loved, here’s another teen romance with an Asian American girl in the lead. Except, The Half Of It’s Ellie Chu is gay, has a beautiful husky voice, and used to being bullied at school. Directed by Alice Wu, The Half Of It is airing on Netflix May 1. Watch […]