Reel Asian Podcast

Ray and Jeffrey give their take on 'Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle', the instant comedy classic starring John Cho and Kal Penn. They discuss how this comedy was way ahead of its time and completely flips the model minority myth upside down. Join as they talk about the cultural impact, John Cho's and Kal Penn's respective careers, and Ray's Top 5 Stoner Comedies.

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The RAP team examine Clint Eastwood's controversial film, Gran Torino. "But wait, this movie isn't really Asian American...." We know! But it does have a prominent Hmong presence in the film and was (at the time) celebrated for its "representation" of Hmong people. However, is that still true today? Listen and find out!

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Renee is joined by author Saba Razvi to dissect the 2006 drama 'The Namesake', directed by Mira Nair. Originally based on the novel with the same title by Jhumpa Lahiri, Renee and Saba analyze each prominent character in the movie and how they made an impact to the larger South Asian community during a time when fair South Asian representation in Hollywood was rare to find. They also talk about the duality of being Asian American and the struggles and expectations of representing multiple cultures.

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Ray and Alan take on the highly controversial 2008 Academy Awards Best Picture winner, 'Slumdog Millionaire'. They dive into the racialized debate of whether this movie should've deserved its recognition or criticism. Topics include the rags-to-riches story, ends-justify-means message, and the West's depiction (or obsession) with poverty portrayal.

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FINALLY! Ray, Alan, and Renee talk about the highly anticipated Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings…and it did not disappoint. Listen in as they dive into the biggest wins from the movie, the impact of Shang-Chi for the AAPI community, and speculate on what to expect in Phase 4 of the MCU.

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In today's episode, the gang takes a look at Wong Kar-wai's iconic martial arts epic, 'The Grandmaster' (2013). It's also a formal introduction to the newest co-host, Pragya Saxena!

The topics include the artistry of the film, the philosophy behind the film and martial arts, and the stark differences between the original Chinese cut and American cut.

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In this collaboration w/ The Electric Image Express, Ray, Alan, and Sean Niu talk about the cult classic 'Battle Royale'.

Why was the morbid premise in the movie so appealing to many? What would you do if you and your best friend were the final two? These are the kinds of deep, character-revealing questions these guys answer. Lastly, we end the episode with a fantasy draft of "Which Asian movie character would you want on your team for Battle Royale?"

Be sure to open up that gear bag before venturing out into the island because you're in for a SURPRISE!

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The whole gang comes together to talk about Hayao Miyazaki's iconic, award-winning film, 'Spirited Away'. In this episode, the crew shares why it's important to suspend disbelief when watching this movie. They also go over important themes, memorable characters, and their power-rankings of Miyazaki films.

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The crew discuss what makes Lulu Wang's 'The Farewell' one of the most important Asian American films in recent history. They talk about the competing Eastern v. Western philosophies about life & death, Awkwafina's performance, and the Golden Globes snub.

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Welcome to Season 3!!! This special debut calls for a special guest where Actor and Content Creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes (@ryanalexh) joins the crew to talk about his journey and the film.

Ryan shares his thoughts on using his platform towards activism and working in entertainment during the pandemic. Then a discussion about the critically acclaimed Chinese drama/thriller, 'Better Days', starring Dongyu Zhou and Jackson Yee.

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