Sandra Oh celebrates Asian culture in film ‘Over the Moon’

By BROOKE LEFFERTSOctober 22, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Sandra Oh’s role in the new animated feature “Over the Moon” may not be her largest, but it has deep meaning.

The story is set in China and Oh voices the stepmother of a girl...

Film Review: ‘The Hate U Give’ should be seen by everyone

By LINDSEY BAHROctober 10, 2018 GMT

"The Hate U Give " begins with a scene at the family dinner table where a father is giving his young kids "the talk" — the one in which he explains to his 9-year-old daughter, Starr, and toddler son exactly what to do when they're pulled over by a police officer. Hands on the dashboard. No sudden movement. Answer the questions directly. Don't elaborate.

‘The Hate U Give’ screenwriter Audrey Wells dies at 58

By LINDSEY BAHROctober 6, 2018 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Audrey Wells, who wrote the screenplay for the brand new feature film "The Hate U Give," died the day before the film was released after a five-year battle with cancer. She was 58.

A representative from United Talent Agency said Wells died Thursday.

Wells also wrote and directed the 2003 romantic comedy "Under the Tuscan Sun."