Asian American Film Thoughts

          Better Luck Tomorrow is known for striking a pivotal point for Asian American Cinema. Director, Justine Lin, started off producing all Asian American Films before jumping into the Fast and Furious Franchise. It is important to note that the first all-Asian cast films in Hollywood may have become Hollywood Films by accident. For example, as Amy said in the PowerPoint, Bruce Lee was one of the first Asian actors in Hollywood to film independently. The reason Bruce Lee’s film reached success was due to his denial of side roles Hollywood offered and the Hong Kong independent film he decided to produce “Enter the Dragon”. The film became so successful in Hong Kong that Hollywood called Bruce back and asked that he direct his own Hollywood Film. As Liu states in Of  Myths Of Men  “...going commercial while staying principled is the only way for Asian American cinema to win space in an industry that, at present, is disinclined to acknowledge it; but this balancing of interests becom

For the first time in the U.S Don Bonus allows us into the life of a Cambodian refugee in the United States. The main focus is how Don navigates his way through the American education system in hopes to create a better future for him and his family. Don offers the audience raw emotions directly around the craving for stability, close family relationships, and a happy future. The film offers a clear view of how America treats the refugee population. Little help is given and social mobility is expected. Don and his family move house to house and during his stay in section eight gets robbed and harassed several times. “Southeast Asian American refugee youth have occupied an especially troubled position as noncitizen subjects who are pressured to assimilate in public school that are ill-equipped to meet their unique challenges both in and out of the room. The challenges of school, neighborhood, and home environments impeded their ability to achieve economic independence from the state (whi

 Crazy Rich Asians  The 2018 RomCom Crazy Rich Asians broke the record for being an all Asian cast in an American film since 1993 in The Joy Luck Club. Rachel Chu is the main character of the movie and even though she comes from a middle-class family she finds herself surrounded by some of the richest Asians on the planet. Rachel and her boyfriend Nick attend a wedding in Singapore where she finds out her boyfriend Nick comes from wealth. At first Rachel seems uncomfortable with the idea of wealth but soon starts to enjoy the luxury.   I find that to be an unsmooth transition that isn’t brought up again in the film.  One thing I enjoyed about the movie was the ease it gave me to watch it. I get escapism from the presentment of a financially free lifestyle. It was nice to get away from my life at Lawrence and be in Singapore. One thing I didn’t like was the idea that the film was made to present the wealthy one percent instead of the majority. Or perfection instead of imperfections. Thi

 Hey my name is Ace. I’m from Saint Louis, Missouri. I’m currently a senior majoring in Cultural Anthropology.My pronouns are they/them. Something interesting about me is that I love watching anime and Korean drama’s. I also read a lot of manga and wouldn’t mind creating one if I ever get the chance except I would more diversity. My favorite movie I would have to say is “Game Of Death” by Bruce lee, I’m just a big martial arts fan. Another reason is Bruce Lee died during the filming of this movie yet had many more movies in mind this was the start of a unfinished masterpiece. After an unsuccessful murder on Bruce Lee, everyone thinks he’s dead but he is just hiding and preparing to fight.