From Wicked to Crazy Rich Asians and Step Up 2, every film directed by Jon M. Chu ranked

From Wicked to Crazy Rich Asians and Step Up 2, every film directed by Jon M. Chu ranked

With the arrival of Wicked, Jon M. Chu must surely now be considered one of Hollywood’s great contemporary musical directors. The first of two parts, Wicked reframes The Wizard of Oz story – making it a bold choice of stage musical to adapt for the screen. But after years of dance and music movies, as … Read more

The best Bay Area dumplings to eat right now

The best Bay Area dumplings to eat right now

The Dumpling Report began in 2022 spotlighting a residential neighborhood’s mom-and-pop dim sum takeout spot. It was an intentional choice to begin the column with a non-flashy, everyday eatery that locals frequent at an affordable price, and show how the owners of places like these both maintain and create the culture of the Bay Area.  … Read more