JoySauce

I’m Jonathan Sposato, the creator of Joy Sauce, an innovative entertainment platform designed for American Asians. Our platform features original dramatic series, engaging reality shows, well-crafted articles, podcasts, and selected content from other creators. My background is half-Chinese and half-Korean, and yes, I have an Italian surname, which can be a bit puzzling (I'll explain that later). As I grew up in the U.S., I often noticed a lack of representation for people like me on television. When I did see Asian faces, they were typically cast as servants, villains, or the punchline of a joke. This inspired me to take action and be part of the change. Many other Asian Americans are also working towards this goal, and together we can make a bigger impact. I believe our community is filled with joy, and Joy Sauce aims to create a platform where we can celebrate our happiness and strength. I’m convinced that showcasing powerful AAPI imagery can help shift the narrative and challenge existing stereotypes.

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The Austere poetry of Law Diaz's 'Magellan'

4 days ago | joysauce.com | Siddhant Adlakha

Diaz claims a nine-hour alternate cut may come to fruition, told from the point of view of Magellan’s wife Beatriz (Ângela Ramos), who has only a handful of scenes in the two-and-a-half-hour feature. In the meantime, this shorter version—which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival—is highly focused and deeply affecting, not despite its languid unfurling, but rather, because of it.
Stephanie Hsu series 'Laid' canceled after one season

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Peacock has canceled Laid after one season, ending the dark comedy’s run despite a cliffhanger finale. Starring Oscar-nominated actress Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Joy Ride), Laid follows Ruby Yao, a woman whose former sexual partners begin mysteriously dying in the order she slept with them. As the body count rises, Ruby, alongside her best friend and roommate AJ (Zosia Mamet), races to uncover the cause and protect those still alive.
Wanna meet people? An Asian supper club may be the answer

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Aorui Pi

Supper clubs aren’t anything fancy or exclusive. In fact, the term refers to informal social dining establishments, and nowhere embraces this tradition quite like Wisconsin—with hundreds still operating across the United States’ dairyland, many in rural or small-town settings dating back to . Wisconsin supper clubs are known for their signature brandy Old Fashioned cocktails, locally sourced relish trays in place of salad, and iconic Friday night fish fries.
'Karate Kid: Legends' is an act of franchise hubris

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Siddhant Adlakha

Among Legends’ many issues is the fact that it’s actually two wildly different movies forced to co-exist.
Keanu Reeves is our dream guardian angel in 'Good Fortune' trailer

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Good Fortune follows Gabriel (Reeves), a well-meaning but underutilized guardian angel who longs for more impactful assignments. Eager for a deeper purpose, Gabriel takes interest in struggling gig worker Arj (Ansari), prompting a soul-swapping scheme with Jeff (Rogen), a wealthy and oblivious venture capitalist. Oh plays fellow angel Martha. Keke Palmer (Nope) and Sherry Cola () round out the ensemble cast as human characters.
JoySauce Radio: All hail the rise of the Asian girl group

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Anjana Pawa

JoySauce Radio: Consider JoySauce Radio our own personal song recommendations—from the tunes and videos our writers love to DJ-produced mixes of dance floor bangers—all from Asian and Pacific Islander artists around the world. This month on JoySauce Radio, we’re celebrating the rise of the girl group.
The Asian American's guide to surviving the tariffs

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Teresa Tran

Prices are rising. Tariffs are looming. And for Asian American households, that could mean anything from Korean sheet masks, to Japanese snacks, to Vietnamese-made clothes might get pricier or harder to find. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed sweeping new tariffs on nearly all imported goods, many of which come from China, Korea, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, including scheduled increases affecting more than 70 percent of U.S. imports.
Arden Cho, Margaret Cho team up for rom-com 'Cheap AF'

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Arden Cho (Partner Track, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and comedian-actress Margaret Cho (All That We Love, Fire Island, Doctor Odyssey) are set to lead Cheap AF, an upcoming romantic comedy directed and written by first-time feature filmmaker Roy Hsu.
Chinese odyssey ‘Resurrection’ sculpts images you’ve never seen before

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Siddhant Adlakha

The winner of a special jury prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Resurrection begins in the visage of an early 20th Century silent film (albeit in faded color), combining eras and designs to create magical images that should not exist.
I love my body now, but that doesn’t erase my insecurities

2 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Samantha Pak

I spoke to Chan earlier this week and asked her why she decided to share those photos and that message. She tells me, “because that's the reality.” It seems simple enough, but I found Chan’s words particularly powerful because as most human beings can relate, I have had my share of body image struggles.