1. US citizen says ICE took him at gunpoint in only underwear despite frigid cold and no warrant
Federal immigration agents bashed open a door and detained a Hmong American man in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions. ChongLy “Scott” Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was then reportedly driven out to the middle of nowhere, where ICE agents finally reviewed his identification, then brought home with no apology. What in the fuck.
2. Riz Ahmed's 'Studio'-Esque Prime Video Comedy 'Bait' Drops First Look
Prime Video has released first-look images of Riz Ahmed in his new showbiz comedy series Bait. The six-part series follows Ahmed -- who also serves as writer and showunner -- as struggling Brit actor Shah Latif, whose world implodes when he finds out he's in the running to play the next James Bond. The series premieres on March 25.
3. Your Guide to the Projects by Asian Filmmakers at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
With the latest edition of the Sundance Film Festival kicking off this week, here's an overview of the exciting new film projects by Asian and AAPI filmmakers -- including eight feature categories and five short programs -- premiering in the 2026 lineup.
4. 2026 ASPIRE Youth Leadership Program
New England! Applications are now open for ASPIRE's 2026 Youth Leadership Program (YLP), dedicated to supporting the development of emerging Asian American women leaders. Designed specifically for high school students (open to sophomores and juniors), YLP caters to their needs as rising leaders in their social, academic, and future professional communities. Learn more and apply here.
5. 'What is being asked of you is extreme': Inside the mayhem of Korea's Oscar hopeful
Just for fun, here are some cool character posters from one director Park Chan-wook's latest diabolical masterpiece No Other Choice, one of my favorite movies of 2025. If there was any justice motivating deities of cinema, this film would be showered with accolades during awards season -- including and especially for star Lee Byung-hun.
