Excellent thread on how culture vultures and those who perpetrate vocal blackface are rewarded socially and in Hollywood. Mocking or appropriating Black culture is rewarded, but actually being Black is not.
I really enjoyed watching and reading “The Farewell” (thank you @a24 !) and getting a glimpse into a familiar family story told in a very culturally different way. It’s a relatively simple film, with a big, emotional core written and directed by @thumbelulu . I respect that she told an authentic immigrant story, and told it in both English and Chinese. To me, it’s a story about family, and the burdens we take on for them. I love the relationship between @awkwafina and #shuzhenzhao , it is so wholesome, and congrats to Awkwafina for winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy (although, not sure I would consider this film a comedy)! ⠀ After watching, I am still on the fence about the cultural difference in the decision not to tell someone with cancer that they are dying because the knowledge and stress will kill them faster, and the film ultimately doesn’t address the final outcome. For Westerners, the film will probably leave you pondering this question, but first, call your family, especially if your grandma is still here. ⠀ HA!⠀ ⠀ #filmfriday #thefarewell #luluwang #awkwafina #chineseamerican #chinesefilm #a24 #ha #goldenglobes2020 #bestactress #comedy #bestactresswinner #bestactressnominee #goldenglobes #femalefilmdirector #femalescreenwriter #femalefilmmakerfriday https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_FYKZh6Z1/?igshid=1o6ujibts2rob
When Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017) was first announced feathers were understandably ruffled. A sequel to the Robin Williams-led Jumanji (1995) felt unnecessary and resulted in fan pushback. Thankfully, it was a fun and subversive take on the previous film’s themes. There is the same feeling that Jumanji: The Next Level is another unnecessary sequel, meaning expectations are tempered.…
So this turned into a series! Asian celebrities for the Lunar New Year week Today we have the gorgeous and talented Awkwfina, she steals the show in every movie she’s in . Any suggestions for who’s next??? . . . . . . . . . . . . . #visdev #awkwafina #meds50heads #meds50headschallenge #illustrationartists #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalsketch #sketchbookdrawing #dailysketch #aestheticartwork #smallartaccount #crazyrichasians #crazyrichasiansedit #oceans8 #asiancelebrity #asianpride #lunarnewyear #lunarnewyear2021 #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CLM_wF8sjxS/?igshid=1gbq8wy4why5i
SDCC 2019: A classic Marvel Comics character is making his movie debut – Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will star Simu Liu in the title role. Appearing alongside Liu will be Awkwafina in an undisclosed role and Tony Leung as the (real) Mandarin. Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. In theaters February 12, 2021. (x)
