After Credits

In today's episode, we discuss Parasite -- a phenomenal masterpiece written and directed by Bong Joon-ho. Oscar best picture, and the first Korean movie to win at the Cannes,  this film has captivated many viewers with its shocking plotline, beautiful shots, and most importantly, its successful dramatization one of the most defining international issues of our era.   

Today we talk about Joy Luck Club (1993), directed by Wayne Wang and adapted from the book by Amy Tan. The stories of four Chinese immigrant mothers bridging the gap with their Chinese American daughters — we discuss the concept of the American dream, immigration, identity, language, culture, and more. Fillipinx author Jaime of upcoming novel "Mala and the Mask of Gold" hosts an invigorating conversation!  "This feather may look worthless, but it comes from afar and carries with it all my good intentions”.

Today we talk about The Beauty Inside (2015), directed by Jong-Yeol Baek and written by Seon-jeong Kim and Jeong-ye Park. A Korean adaptation of an American web series, this fantasy, shapeshifting romantic comedy attempts at exploring the idea of the "beauty inside", all the while keeping it visually captivating with beautiful editing choices and shot design. 

We talk about Shoplifters - the 2018 Palme d'Or winner by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda.  

Today we talk about Children of Srikandi, an LGBTQ+ Indonesian documentary by Andriyanti, Coppens, Danish, Dian, Levi, Lim, Mariani, Oji, Taurinamandala, and Wibowo (otherwise known as the Children of Srikandi Collective). A look into queerness and identity. Set against the backdrop of shadow puppet theater about the legend of the warrior Srikandi from the Mahabharata.

In today’s episode, we discuss Burning — a slow-burn psychological thriller directed by Lee Chang-Dong. Based on a short story by Haruki Murakami, this enigmatic and surreal film pulls viewers in for an ominous yet captivating ride full of bewilderment, magnetic allure and profound mystery that makes viewers question everything on screen.  

Today we talk about the Half of It, a new Netflix coming-of-age queer movie directed by Alice Wu. A tender, touching, and humorous film that sets itself apart from recent films with Asian leads by challenging character stereotypes and Hollywood conventions.