Mindy Kaling

Coming to terms with my Indian American identity was quickly followed by another recognition: The world isn’t as straight as I thought it was.

This is similar to the relationship between Cheetos and the subsequent iterations of hot Cheetos — the original is still a classic, but it has also developed.

The world of the film’s fictional writers room is detailed in a way that only someone with years of experience in one could create.

So in a space that already includes very little South Asian representation, how can South Asian female artists make their mark — especially while fighting existing cultural obstacles to pursue creative work in the often demanding, challenging and oftentimes STEM-centric atmosphere of UC Berkeley?

While the pacing might not always work, these eight women do — each bringing expertise and a general sense of fun to their two-dimensional characters.

“Avengers: Infinity War” heralded the start of the summer movie season, kicking off a four-month period in which CGI spectacle reigns supreme.

Undeniably, Ava DuVernay is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. She returns with a film unlike anything she’s done before.