Crazy Rich Asians the movie is out in August — Jason has read (and enjoyed) the books. Diane hasn't. But both of us have reservations about having to support this "landmark" all-Asian cast with open arms. Do beggars have to be choosers?

Why Am I Obligated to Support Crazy Rich Asians?

Two 30something New Yorkers (Diane, a professional chef, and Jason, a magazine editor) talk family, dating, friendship, money, work — among many, many other things — from their Asian American perspectives. Only half serious.

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Is there some link between the imposter syndrome that we feel at work (in life) and our race? No! Yes? Maybe?

Why Do I Have Such Imposter Syndrome?

After all the build-up and all the hoopla, we finally watched Crazy Rich Asians — there was a lot we liked, and some we didn't.

We Watched — and Didn't Love — Crazy Rich Asians

Growing up in an Asian American enclave, Diane was enamored of hip hop and black culture — even without knowing a single black person. We talk about reconciling affinity for a culture you're not a part of, how to enact what you support in theory, and how the journey continues for both of us.

Asian Americans, Hip Hop Culture, and Real Allyship

Whether because of how Asian men are considered societally or because of his own imagination, Jason perceives an attractiveness disparity when looking at Asian men and their partners (namely, that Asian men are more attractive). Is this true? Diane and Jason plus guest — and Asian straight man — Kristian Henson consider the question.

Why Am I Obligated to Support Crazy Rich Asians?

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