Episode 23
Martial Arts Films & TV
As California burns, we turn to some good pop to get us through these tough times. This week the crew chats about their experiences with Martial Arts films and TV, a genre that whether we like it or not, is a major cultural touchpoint on how people see us as Asians. We also ask, does a good martial arts film need plot?
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This episode is brought to you by HBO
The finalists for the 2020 HBO APA Visionaries Short Film Competition have been announced! HBO Visionaries will be celebrating its 4th class of emerging Asian and Pacific Islander American filmmakers on Friday, September 25 during the virtual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Tune in at 5pm PT/8pm ET, Friday, September 25 via www.hbovisionaries.comto meet this year’s Visionaries, watch the films, and see some familiar faces! All three Visionary 2020 shorts will also be available to stream on HBO Max on Tuesday, September 29.
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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.
