Episode 47
Dead Pigs
On this episode of Good Pop we discuss Dead Pigs, director Cathy Yan's debut film that premiered in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival and has finally been released in the US on the arthouse streaming platform Mubi. We share our thoughts on Yan's beautiful and sprawling dramatic comedy about a group of loosely connected characters in Shanghai whose lives intersect around a housing development and a mystery around dead pigs found floating in the Huangpu River. Jess and Marvin also teaches Hanh about the power of Teresa Teng.
What's Popping? - 2021 Grammy's, The Irregulars, Ducktales Series Finale
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The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by this week’s tragic murders in Atlanta. To our listeners who are looking for ways to take more direct action, either to spread the word, protect our community, or support the victims, here are some resources for you:
- Support the AAPI Community Fund to uplift and protect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- 3 Ways to support our community in Atlanta (courtesy of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta):
- Sign on to AAJA-Atlanta’s collective community statement
- Donate to support the victims and their families and to support crisis intervention
- Offer to share crisis response resources to those in need
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Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin
Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.
