When John Chu said he was embarrassed about smelling like Chinese food and bringing it to school, I started crying. When I was in elementary I really hated bringing food from home because it looked so different from everyone else’s. They had sandwiches and I had soup with beef bones and bok choi. I would leave my lunch at home and look for stray dollars and coins so I could buy lunch. These days, I’m proud to be who I am and I don’t mind displaying my culture, but I definitely feel sad that I was ever ashamed at all.
A lot of people seem to have that experience. I kinda wish I did too. I came to the US to live with my mom. My mom married a white guy, and was trying her hardest to distance herself from anything Chinese. We rarely ate Chinese food at home. Pretty much never spoke Chinese (except during arguments). Didn't watch Chinese movies, celebrate Chinese holidays, or anything to do with Chinese culture. By default I was given bland ham sandwiches for school lunch. I'm embracing Chinese culture a lot more now that I'm not living with my mom anymore, but it's harder, because I feel like I've been severed from the tradition, and now I have to rediscover things on my own, not really having the familial foundation to return to.
The added challenge of growing up in a culture, that your parents do not understand and are unable to help navigate, only forces you to spread your wings and soar. I hope that all who have had this experience are better-off despite its challenges and will support the next-generation that is navigating the crucible
I'm Indian American and went to an almost all white elementary school. One day I brought briyani (chicken rice with Indian spices) and my friends were like, "Wow, gourmet!" Then I poured yogurt on it and they were like, "Gross, you ruined it." That was the last time I brought Indian food for lunch. Looking back, it's funny how impressionable we were as kids. Glad this movie is popularizing Asian culture, which is beautiful
Yeah but he uses racial propaganda creating sensationalism for publicity. Disgusting. Asian Actors and actresses are not oppressed in USA any different than other actors avoiding mafias criminals in our economy.
Being an Asian immigrant in America, I was very confused when my Asian American classmates in middle/high school didn't want to associate themselves with their culture, with people like me. It was really discouraging and sad when the only time the topic of 'asians' came up, it was always a joke, some form of mockery. I really hope this new 'movement' allow more Asian Americans to openly express their admirations for their family's culture
its because the Asian Union (A.U.) has not formed and not accomplished the following: when 'asiatics' design and build jet fighter aircraft together (the E.U. for example has the Harrier vertical lift off jet, really old btw, the Eurofighter, the Typhoon, and the Tornado; throw in the A380/A350/A340/A330/A320/A310/A300, and the Concorde, also a very old design from the 70's; plus the Rosetta Comet Lander, launched 10yrs in advance to settle a comet). THAT is why your classmates didn't 'associate' with their culture. the place is still fucken backward. when the A.U. gets its act together it wont be a joke anymore. God Bless Eurasica. God Bless the Asian Union (A.U.) and God Bless the Eurasian Union (E.A.U.)
Great to hear from your experience! I really think there needs to be greater cultural awareness about Asia and Americans in general (this is statistical) are not aware of anyone besides themselves.. Also, Asia is a huge myriad of cultures but Americans being Americans love to pigeonhole people because it is easier on their intellectual capacity (or lack thereof). Singaporean here btw!! Much love for Vietnam btw 🇻🇳
I’m not Asian but I live in Asia and I cried during this movie. Loved it. Everything about it. It’s so well made. Incredible casting. Want to watch it again. It’s so worth it. I’ve been reading everything about it, every article, watching every video related to it. Movie tickets here in Hong Kong are expensive in my opinion but I’d go watch it again so just to contribute to its success! I can’t wait for the sequel 😍🙌🏼✨✨✨✨
As someone with a 2020 social media trained attention span I didn't plan on watching the video in entirety, but I was absolutely hooked by the content. These conversations need to circulate and be heard by more people.
I've gone down the rabbit hole 🤦♀️ It was such a great movie, the actors were amazing. I watched so many interviews, then I'm like I gota watch the movie, then I'm like I gota find out more about the actor that plays this or that role. Then I watch interviews and then I go back to the movie. It's a never ending cycle. Crazy Rich Asians is one of the most amazing movies of all time
Beautiful conversation. I loved this movie so much. As an Afghan Canadian I felt the significance. I hope we have more movies like this and get to support these types of stories and our different cultures.
Nah better than that, another Bond like super spy, a double O eight. Or protege of the man himself. Bond and Chinese super spy genes. That character Michelle Yeoh played with Brosnan as Bond. Imagine the pedigree and perfect real life crossing of east and west with Henry as a perfect go between the 2 worlds.
This interview was great, it was perfectly executed. It asked all the right questions and touched on the Asian experience of Asians being outside of Asia and what it is like, the struggles of identity, ethnicity, and not being good enough of either culture, not having role models that you can look up to that look like you and how polarizing that is when growing up. So groundbreaking for inclusion in Hollywood as leads and giving voices to the Asian experience in America and abroad.
this is not inclusion thuy, its the same old trope hollywood reinforcing existing stereotypes that 'asiatics' can only be expressive in their own part of the world. it counts for nothing. alles nicht. NOTHING. what matters is Eurasica, the Eurasian Union (E.A.U.). God Bless Eurasica. fuck hollywood. same old stereotypical 'joy luck'/'geisha girl' whatever folksy/back in your own country crap.
Really engaging Q&A. Long overdue for Asian folks to be properly represented in the media rather the racist stereotypes and 2D characters we've been used to seeing.
Moutton Noir Hi, ..There are 'groups,' 'Ethnicities,' clearly defined Categories, etc.. but I've never fully understood the word "race." There aren't any 'race' of dogs or plants (as retarded as that might sound).. Who coined the term anyway?.. What is it.. really? There's no such thing as 'race'.. only groups, ethnicity, categories, etc.. Haha.
anthropologically, there's only ethnic clines and not sharp defined boundaries since people been "mixing" since people existed. it's only the racist Anglosphere hierarchies at play that stratifies groups and populations.
Henry Golding is such a great storyteller, he can expand and elucidate further those points talked by Jon Chu. Having this film as an undeniable success with Golding himself doing great for a first time actor. The sky is the limit for him... Such a gutsy move by Jon Chu as well for pursuing Golding.
Thank you Henry n John for speaking out for us as ASsians overseas. My parents from Malaysia are extremely proud seeing you on the big screen. Actually Henry really looks like one of the locals in Malaysia. He is definitely Asian. Malaysians used to be invisible to the westerners. They don’t know where Malaysia or Singapore are located on the map like we are nobody. Can you blame people for being ignorant n sheltered?
Wow, this talk is pivotal. Definitely heartwarming to hear about how this film affected asian men, where the conversation is not normally in the spotlight. So touched since I have a brother and often think about how he is growing up with the lack of representation and social prowess in Hollywood. Thank you for this talk, and well researched questions.
Normalizing people of different ethnic backgrounds to be leads in popular films is a great thing that this movie is doing! I never saw myself represented on the big screen and was never aware until now watching all these interviews! I'm under 20, half Chinese, and grew up not surrounded by a lot of asians and disconnected in a way. I feel like this movie has opened up a flood gate of a part of me that I get to explore for the first time and it has made me proud to be asian. Before I was trying to be a part of that "normalization" and I think that was good but I unintentionally pushed away more or so half of my cultural background to "fit in." It's amazing and I'm excited to see this conversation reach all ethnicities in the future. LOVE this movie! It's glamorous, funny, and devious!
Nicole. Hi, ..There are Groups, Ethnicities, and clearly defined categories, etc.. But I've never fully understood the word "race".. What is it, anyway?.. There's no 'race' of dogs or plants (as dumb as that might sound).. Who coined the retarded term in the first pkace? And why are we still using such a vague word.. just my personal thought.
Nicole. Hi again. There's no such thing as "race".. only "groups," ethnicities, clearly defined categories, etc.. Once again-- Who coined the retarded term, anyway? And, why are we still using such a vague word.. Haha.
Can hardly wait to see this film -as soon as the DVD reaches Walmart, I'm buying it! Love everything Asian, especially the people...the food, the cultures, their histories & the kind, helpful people of Asia !
This is amazing watching this - I grew up in Los Altos and of course we went to Chef Chu's and enjoyed all the delicious food as well as the friendliness of the family. I feel pleased that people are also hearing about this restaurant and I encourage everyone to go eat there! Great movie - more, more!
very good interview with in-depth discussion about the positions of Asians, which was way better than any other interviews about this movie that I watched on RUclips. Great interviewer, and also very good questions from the audience. Listening to Jon Chu is very inspirational, hearing Henry's accent is simply a delight.
Best of interview I’ve seen of CRA. This has less superficial questions and questions were engaging. Other interviews I’ve seen had too many rhetorical and predictable ones. Wish more of the cast could have been part of it.
Great discussion!! So much respect for everything that both men had to say, especially Jon M. Chu. Loved the movie and already saw it twice in one weekend. I hope more movies like this will be made! Moving and totally relatable. Amazing directing and casting!
The Sarawak/Sabah Dayak (Iban/Kadazan) communities should be proud of Henry Golding's success in the big screen. Definitely he had elevated and inspired the many local indigenous talents but were not given opportunity because they belong to the wrong religion. Kiii..Yah!
@Jon Chu, you did a wonderful job making the decisions you did - you should be so proud of yourself! The casting and actors, script, locations, and investors you chose were astute choices that made this film so dynamic and wonderful. Thank you!
LOL, Constance's advice that you don't have to listen to your parents is so American and new generation. I love the movie and the dialogue about the cast and significance of its debut.
Best interview I’ve seen w/ “CRA” cast (& I’ve watched many of them the past few days)! Very thought-provoking discussion on different aspects of being Asian. Interviewer was much more articulate than the BUILD interviewer, but her long hair was distracting (even to her). White background was also blinding to the viewer (take note, Google). But, loved the shot of the one Caucasian woman sitting in the audience surrounded by all Asians...for once, a White was the MINORITY! Lol!
Great talk from both guys. I especially liked how Henry elaborated that Asia isn't just "East Asia". He is equally proud of his Southeast Asian heritage. What is a 'full' Asian anyway, a lot of Southeast Asians has a mix of little from here & there. Henry's looks isn't so foreign to me, save for the accent of course (which was specified in the novel).
This discussion was such a raw look into what this movie represents . I am from India considered an Asian saw the movie opening day & loved it because our culture is very similar . Johns a hoot and Henry is most def. my first Asian/Brit crush . He has such an awesome perspective on life and who is & wants to depict . I nominate him for the next Bond for sure . He exudes Bondish looks & personality 👌🏻🔥🔥
I've been watching interviews from the Crazy Rich Asian cast. I never felt such heartfelt responses from a cast. I am happy for this film and for them :)
I hope wish desire PLEAD for Akwafina's cut scenes in the bluray! Done deal , I'm buying the bluray for the historic significance.......after I see it in the theater!
Well of course Henry Golding doesn’t look Asian if you think Asian only means chinese. He definitely looks Asian from the Borneo. He looks Iban just like his mom.
The Joy Luck Club is a complicated subject, because while I really enjoyed the movie as a work of art, the message in it was incredibly offensive and damaging. Throughout the movie, the Asian men are only depicted as abusive, selfish, and generally negative. All the women only were only happy when they were with a white partner. That is completely inaccurate and insulting to all the asian men and fathers out there who are strong, intelligent, modern, and cosmopolitan. Amy Tan is one of those typical Asian American women who go out of their way to bash and demean Asian men. It's a despicable display of the self loathing so many Asians feel in western society.
that's the social engineering brainwashing they're using to divide-and-conquer. primarily the AF voices are used as proxy in social engineering to give legitimacy to social agendas by the ruling class.
That's wrong the lead character in the movie the lead male is charming kind and respectable so all the men are not abusive, that's completely wrong, the movie was nice and it was Charming but even as the Director has said in other interviews the city's didn't really look how they made them look in the movie they embellished everywhere they could so the two countries it was filmed in are not as beautiful as they made it up to be..... maybe they should have concentrated more on the reality of the countries....... as far as the scenes of 'wealth" are concerned
Good interview, and insightful, deep-diving answers to thoughtful audience questions. Is it "so Asian" of me that i love Chu's statement about his parents insisting on showing off his childhood awards?
Saw the movie opening weekend...honestly had mixed feelings about it. LOVED Henry Golding!!! 😍. Re the whole discussion about “being Asian enuf”...Hollywood used to hire Whites to portray Asian characters (look up Charlie Chan), so we’ve come a long way. But, I like what Henry said about how the ultimate goal is to cast actors of different ethnicities in ANY role & the acceptance of this. I am looking forward to seeing his next movie...and perhaps him as the new James Bond in the future...🤗
It's amazing how time has changed cinema. With Parasite and Train to Busan. The Asian perspective seems to be moving even past English language. We have Eternals with Gemma Chan. Akwafina in Shang Chi. And Henry Golding in Snake Eyes as well as A Simple Favor.
Okay......., so, the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians' is completed, n it is an ENORMOUS!!! success with the Worldwide audience. ALL the actors AND actresses were EXCELLENT!! in their respective roles. 👏👏👏 There was also GREAT!! humour oozed out seemingly NATURAL, relaxed, casual, in the Asian Way - NOT!! tensed, or in pretense, or CONDITIONED SPECIFICALLY TO PLEASE Western taste; humour standard; acceptance; etc. After the completion of this movie ALL these superb actors n actresses r expected to move on, spread out in their own way, n go on to forge ur own future, destiny, act in more movies; t.v. shows; n maybe start ur own businesses; etc. But, u hv ALL made urself VERY well-known now WORLDWIDE!! via the silver-screen, n u hv ALL left a VERY impressionable footprint on history; on our mind; in the movie AND t.v. industry (Asians CAN!! DO!!) n we, the public hope to see MORE of u, wherever u are. Congratulations! 👍👏👏👏👏
Henry is so suave n charming, that Hollywood should write a Bond like character just for him, super spy with the suave British accent that he effortlessly makes sound so sexy for ladies everywhere. That he can charm the whole frekng world.particularly his real life ancestry,a culture fascinating n mysterious n raw. If Fleming is still around, he can easily craft another Bond like persona using Henry as template.
Trieu Huynh he doesnt look asian at the slightest. Yeah its true that he looks very exotic with certain asian features in him but he’s only quarter asian so it doesnt stand out that much
proud? proud is when the 'asiatics' design and build jet fighter aircraft together (the E.U. for example has the Harrier vertical lift off jet, really old btw, the Eurofighter, the Typhoon, and the Tornado; throw in the A380/A350/A340/A330/A320/A310/A300, and the Concorde, also a very old design from the 70's; plus the Rosetta Comet Lander, launched 10yrs in advance to settle a comet - now THAT is proud.) btw, i am not proud. none.
As a Malaysian, i dont understand why Henry Golding is considered not Asian enuff.. he typically looks like any Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai or even Filipino... maybe a lot expects the actor to potray Nick Young to look like typical East Asian...in the book, Nick Young is of mix heritage...
Henry Golding has said that, to American "Asian" is actually mean the East Asian (or in scientific way, the Mongoloid). They don't even know the diversity of Southeast Asia.
Henry Golding will be very "normal" celebrity in the Philippines where majority are of mixed race. Rarely would you encounter a typical "Filipino looking" actors to be leading man/lady. Being Mixed race in this country is celebrated.
First time I went to Thailand 25 years ago I was shocked by all the advertising being half Thai models. But it’s what they deem more attractive ( and is ) It is what they find attractive. Like Henry Hearing him trying to portend to be a victim and not Asian enough and out of place in the UK is so laughable. The guy is a pussy magnet and a nice guy. The UK and Singapore don’t operate the way America does with as much racism. This is all just a sales plot to give the movie legs to flog to the market. The liberal media laps it up. It amazes me how people confirm their me too moments. Age of the vocal victim
Curious about those 4+ movies Chu referred to, that are on the line waiting to be potentially greenlit depending on how CRA does at the box office. (Hm...Perhaps two of them are the two sequels? 🤓) Hopefully, what follows in years to come is that broad range of stories and voices, as Chu said, and not just continual rehash of a successful formula.
Asia is so big, there is north, east, middle east, west, southeast, south Asia....and stereotyping that Asians has an eye feature like Chinese/Koreans is a big NO. Asia is diverse, whether you have a big or small eyes.
I'll tell you why there are not more Asian or for that matters minority movies in Hollywood. The big studios are afraid to lose profits. Before it becomes a movie the question is will the mass go see it and be profitable? There will be some more base on this movie but in the long run it will still be marginal. Only when it is successful that the writer/producer/director of the said successful movie will maybe be able to follow up on another one.
Jon Chu is my spirit animal. I so understand the Chinese food thing...and I totally get his brother's reaction to seeing an Asian "hunk" or having someone with my face be considered "beautiful." Kudos to you all...I cannot WAIT to see this movie on Friday!!!
It makes no difference if Henry is half white and half Asian or full Asian. He is Asian and represents all Asians. Casting only full Asians or full blacks, etc is ridiculous. I am literally half Asian (25 percent white, 25 percent Hispanic, 50 percent Asian) but I just see myself as Asian even though most people can tell I am mixed with something other than asian-lol
Crazy Rich Asians was a great movie, but why is everyone acting like it’s the first all-asian cast movie to be released by an American studio? Slumdog Millionaire, Memoirs of a Geisha, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Lust, Caution, The Last Emperor, Better Luck Tomorrow, The Joy Luck Club, The Wedding Banquet, Eat Drink Man Woman There are a lot of amazing Asian-centric films out there, people!!! And if you want more, NETFLIX is home to more Asian films than any other streaming services right now! The Man From Nowhere, Oldboy, Mother, OKJA, I Saw The Devil, and more!!!!!
Netflix just released "To All the Boys I loved Before" and "The Outsider" and several other whitewashed/racebending travesties. Better off watching RUclips instead
I'm not a movie aficionado, but I took a cursory look at those movies you've listed. Some of those are foreign films, some of those are really old. Crazy Rich Asians is usually introduced as the first all-Asian movie since The Joy Luck Club, which was made 25 years ago. Of course, the important context here is Hollywood, which controls popular representation of culture, and which Asian actors depend on for employment. This movie opens the way for more movies like this to be made. Jon Chu himself has promised he will be able to make more if his movie is successful.
I don't think anyone's counting that movie. No one was particularly happy with it, least of all Asian communities. It certainly didn't encourage anyone to make more Asian-centric movies. You are aware of what Crazy Rich Asians' success means, right? Jon Chu is depending on the movie's success to get sponsoring for more like it, and Hollywood goes wherever the money is.
Just my opinion, Constance Wu didn’t fit the role for CRA. She is better suited for FOB. And unsure why they made her act childish, pouty at times in the movie...
We don't see that many Indians on American TV, Netflix, and Hollywood... Its basically like Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari, and Kal Penn. You don't see many Indians at all...
SAYURI - AKA Memoirs of a Geisha - the lead actress and another supporting actress were Chinese actresses playing Japanese Geisha - And it was a big issue. Ghost in the shell is based on a Japanese animation - the lead role was cast to a westerner. Again it was a big issue. But what we ignore is that all of the surrounding roles were a variety of brilliant actors - who were appropriately cast. Henry Golding is a representation of a leading man - tall and handsome. And Asia is not just Han Chinese faces... it is a mix of different faces. And I love an actor that is half Filipina and Japanese - and another actor that is half Chinese and Japanese... And why should we continue to discriminate against people for being half of something and not full of something? My children are half Japanese and half of my mixed race. So should they accept that they are less just because they are not full Japanese? So is it not better to evaluate a person on their abilities rather than seeing them as less just because they are not a full blooded something? My point is - There are many different kinds of Asian faces. And a half Filipina and half Chinese face is no less asian than a half westerner and Malaysian face. And these faces are no less asian than a full blooded Han Chinese person. But maybe I am wrong? Maybe only full blooded people are real asians? And only Han Chinese actors should be the lead actors in an all Asian film... because Han Chinese is the most well known Asian face? I say no... because that is discriminatory and giving into stereotypes. I see Henry Golding as Asian and a very good leading man. And for someone to say he doesn't represent the typical asian experience - I can say they are right - because he doesn't represent the Han Chinese perspective (the majority) - but at the same time they are wrong - because the Asian face is much more diverse. And if you cannot see that - then it says more about your mindset.
The point is: why aren't these hapas considered "white enough" to you? The one blood drop rule and nobody of mixed heritage (Obama) can claim to be white is white supremacy as white supremacy does. Look up and the eugenics done to native populations all over the world by white supremacists.
The discussion in the video was about a Half Asian person - not representing the Asian face - and I present an idea that there are many Asian faces - whether that person is half western or half Japanese Chinese or half Japanese Filipina or 1/4 European 3/4 Chinese... there are many Asian faces. And for a lead actor to be half English and half Malaysian - doesn't make him less Asian - he is just another representation of an Asian face. That is my point. But you turned my argument into something it is not about. The discussion in the video isn't about why white people don't see half European and half Asian people as white enough. But since you want to make that a part of your discussion - then I can only agree with you. Henry himself spoke of this - that he fought all his life against discrimination - In Asia he is not seen as being Asian enough and in London he is seen as not being white enough... He is not full accepted in either world. And I have done a lot of research on these matters too. "Rabbit Proof Fence" is a movie that talks about the mistreatment of Australian Aboriginals... and being an Australian I am sickened by that history. And in many ways I am ashamed to be a white Australian. Growing up in Australia - I went to University - 90% of my friends in University were Asian - I had many lunches and dinners at their homes and learnt how to use chopsticks and eat chicken feet, pig's stomach and ox testicles. And my first girlfriend at University was Hong Kong Chinese. After University I got a job working for a large company - and I had few friends from work - because many of them hated Asians. I left Australia and came to live in Asia - because I didn't want to live in a racist, small minded, backward thinking, environment. I came to live in Japan and my first girlfriend was half Japanese and half Tanzanian. She referred to herself as a bumble bee. At first I didn't understand what she meant - but then she explained - half black and half yellow. I never saw her as black - I saw her as Japanese - with darker skin and curly hair. Then she asked me if I like black women... Then it dawned on me, that all her life she was treated by Japanese, as being black and not Japanese. She was more exotic for being black. It didn't matter that she carried a Japanese passport, was born in Japan, spoke Japanese, had Japanese citizenship. It didn't matter that all her cousins, on her mother's side were Japanese, that she grew up with all the cultural traditions of Japan... In her past she was always treated as being black and not Japanese. But to me - I just saw her as Japanese - because she was culturally Japanese. And to answer her question - do I like black women. My answer to her was, yes. I do find black women attractive. And I find Asian women attractive... But it doesn't mean I love all Asian people and all black people... Because you do find good people and bad people - no matter what the race or culture is. I love people for who they are - so if you are a good person with empathy and compassion - then I will like you - no matter what you look like on the surface. Then she confessed to me that she didn't love me - we broke up and went our separate ways. A few years later I met another Japanese lady - got married and had two kids. Now I have two beautiful children - who are called "Half" by all the Japanese they meet. They also refer to themselves as "half". Now you suggest that someone like me - doesn't accept Obama as being - white enough - or Henry as being - white enough. Obama was the first African American president of the US - and for me to say - no - he was also white - more white than black - would be denying the importance of his African heritage. And some people say that he was not really the first black president - because he was half white. He was not black enough. And I would say that both attitudes are problematic. In my opinion - to go as far as to say - that I cannot accept Obama's whiteness - that he can never be white enough - is unenlightened. Because to say he is more of one and less of another denies the importance of both his heritages. He is not half - he is double - he is twice the person. He is African and White. And I think we benefit a great deal if we love both sides of him. To diminish either side, would mean losing out on the beauty of both sides of his being. The question is - can we stop cutting people down and reducing people into separate parts just based on race - and can we start building people up and seeing their fullness based on their rich cultural makeup? And I have watched the "Rabbit Proof Fence" movie... but I really need to read the book too and I have added it to my wish list on Amazon. And I do see your point - white people have discriminated against the indigenous people of the world. The Dutch in Indonesia - The British in China and India - The British and French in North America - The Spanish and Portuguese in Central and South America -The British in Australia - All of these European - white power structures - have committed terrible crimes against native people. And just from my birth and family history - I am linked to this discrimination/racism. But it doesn't mean I hold those racists ideas in my heart now, or in the way I live my life now. I have an adopted sister - she is my older sister - and she is an Australian Aboriginal. When we meet - I call her "Sis" and she calls me her "little bro". We embrace each other with love and compassion and acceptance. We embrace each other as family. And I have seen her go through all kinds of discrimination - just because she is aboriginal. So I agree with you on many things - but I don't appreciate you suggesting that my thinking is a part of white supremacy thinking. To see a half asian person as asian - is not me denying their whiteness. All I was trying to say - is to say a half asian person is not a true representation of an asian - is discriminatory - you are denying them of their asian heritage. I agree that a white supremacist would say - You can never be seen as white because you have one drop of blood that is not white. But that is not what I said. I am saying we need to see that the Asian face is a diverse thing - and I admire and love many Asian actors and signers and business people that have mixed heritage and see them as being a part of the richness of Asia. Now would a white supremacist write about loving and admiring Asian people? In no part of my thinking or writing have I suggested that half asians cannot be white. But I know that white racists do think this. My writing and thinking is - we can embrace a half asian person as being a part of the diverse beauty that Asia is. I grew up loving Bruce Lee - not because he was 1/4 European - not because he was 3/4 Chinese - but because his philosophy on martial arts and life was beautiful and enlightening. And never did I think he was not White enough or Asian enough... He was Bruce Lee - he was above all that - he was a genius and someone who could transcend all barriers. And it was through my love of Bruce Lee, that I wanted to know more about the world and specifically Asia. And you look at me - and say "white guy"... so let's attack him. Well the one drop of blood theory - I would fail that test too. Because in my family tree I have Irish, English, Dutch, Maori and Chinese. So I am a mongrel. And I don't refer to myself as white - I am a pink person... not white skinned - pink skinned. And the Irish - well they have faced enslavement, repression and discrimination by the English for centuries. The Cotton's were half Irish and face discrimination. My ancestors were escaping Europe and on their way the US - when they face terrible storms and their ship was damaged. They had make land and the closest place was Australia. And that is how my family came to settle in Australia - escaping persecution by the British. It is in my family history and is a part of my being - to fight against racism and discrimination wherever I find it. So I am interested in your ID "racist medias" - are you about pointing out racist in the media? and are you part of a larger organization? Or do you have another agenda? Because you commented on all of my comments - like you were highlighting me as an ignorant white supremacist. Or maybe you were trying to educate me that my comments came across as racists?
sorry to got you triggered, but nonetheless you've not answered my "question": why hapas have to "represent" another Asian face and not the white face? one drop blood rule anyone?
having read all that, I have encountered arguments like that many times before and suffice to say: without you having a good study of sociology 101 and world history of colonialism, there's too little to start changing your post-colonial mindset: 1. Irish was once discriminated as non-white: go read the history of Irish discrimination and then immediate assimilation, along with Italians. then compare with actual people of color in the racist Anglosphere and I DARE you to repeat that Irish face discrimination to this day. 2. Anglosphere social engineering mind games to divide-and-conquer: accuse Asia Asians of racist against blacks in order to point fingers, when it's Anglosphere propaganda that started discrimination. And CONFLATING Asia Asians with Asian-AMERICANS as per the racist yellow peril history... 3. go read up on reddit on how white supremacists just "love" Asian women (Frank Chin's "racist love") and note the continuation of post-colonialism. again, you show me your purchase of Duras' books and movies to say otherwise. most racists would definitely start "I'm not racist because my wife is Asian..."
racist medias I agree with most of what you wrote and I have studied similar things. And I too am fighting against colonial and post colonial thinking. So you have no argument from me. I think we agree on more than we disagree... because everything you disagree with about the white colonial power structures - I also disagree. And I too understand how the Irish were sent as slaves to the US. And I have also studied about the opium wars and the empires. And I concede that I cannot really understand the Asian American experience - because I am not Asian and I am not American. I wish you all the best with your fight. Just understand I am not the person you need to fight with. All you see is a white guy and feel that you need to tell me all the bad things my race did. And I am not whitesplaing... I just shared my experiences having lived in Japan and Asia for 22 years. And my experience is different to the American experience. If possible please try to see past my white skin. And if you cannot, then I wish you all the best with your journey in life.
Perspective of a Banana mindset. And I mean myself, Henry is not banana enuff. Kevin Kwan ought to snoop around this possibility for a book, mainlanders to HongKees to SE Asian bananas! Just gather a bunch together, and it ll be very intriguing to hear perspectives from baby boomers, (like yours truly) to millennial bananas.
It's all about the AFs and them having proper representation. The Asian-American "community" and "representatives" picked out by the corporations are AFs for good reason.
The point is someone who might be the "perfect fit" for the role might not be able to do the acting role at its best. But I'm not worried too much about it. This movie has opened up door and opportunities for people, and Gemma will have hers too.
Culture is so nebulous. Just imagine an American in Seattle, an American in Houston, an American in Boca Raton...is one more or less American than the other? In the same way, asians are scattered all over the globe - how can one claim that one is less than the other?
This session was so good and Jon and Henry were great!! But the interviewer.. oh my gosh.. she's worse than Hirevue or some robot.. she doesn't know how to nod or reply or clap or.. just ughhhh.. continuously shooting off questions
All the interviewers are not talented they all ask the same dumb questions and they all stay on the same boring subject...... just get into the topic of the movie stop smashing it in everybody's face that this is the first all Asian cast BFD get over it and move on and let's get going on the movie, and how it was to make the movie, and the different locations and any obstacles they met in each City and town talk about the movie.... Stop talking about Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian ......get off of that
When John Chu said he was embarrassed about smelling like Chinese food and bringing it to school, I started crying. When I was in elementary I really hated bringing food from home because it looked so different from everyone else’s. They had sandwiches and I had soup with beef bones and bok choi. I would leave my lunch at home and look for stray dollars and coins so I could buy lunch. These days, I’m proud to be who I am and I don’t mind displaying my culture, but I definitely feel sad that I was ever ashamed at all.
A lot of people seem to have that experience. I kinda wish I did too. I came to the US to live with my mom. My mom married a white guy, and was trying her hardest to distance herself from anything Chinese. We rarely ate Chinese food at home. Pretty much never spoke Chinese (except during arguments). Didn't watch Chinese movies, celebrate Chinese holidays, or anything to do with Chinese culture. By default I was given bland ham sandwiches for school lunch.
I'm embracing Chinese culture a lot more now that I'm not living with my mom anymore, but it's harder, because I feel like I've been severed from the tradition, and now I have to rediscover things on my own, not really having the familial foundation to return to.
The added challenge of growing up in a culture, that your parents do not understand and are unable to help navigate, only forces you to spread your wings and soar. I hope that all who have had this experience are better-off despite its challenges and will support the next-generation that is navigating the crucible
I'm Indian American and went to an almost all white elementary school. One day I brought briyani (chicken rice with Indian spices) and my friends were like, "Wow, gourmet!" Then I poured yogurt on it and they were like, "Gross, you ruined it." That was the last time I brought Indian food for lunch. Looking back, it's funny how impressionable we were as kids. Glad this movie is popularizing Asian culture, which is beautiful
SAME HERE GROWING UP HERE IN CALIFORNIA AS A KID I HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE THANKS FOR SHARING 🙏
Always be my maybe starts with the same topic however, it's nothing to feel conscious of. It's far healthier than western crap
Henry is definitely a movie star, he exudes charisma.
He has a Cary Grant quality.
Yeah but he uses racial propaganda creating sensationalism for publicity. Disgusting.
Asian Actors and actresses are not oppressed in USA any different than other actors avoiding mafias criminals in our economy.
Being an Asian immigrant in America, I was very confused when my Asian American classmates in middle/high school didn't want to associate themselves with their culture, with people like me. It was really discouraging and sad when the only time the topic of 'asians' came up, it was always a joke, some form of mockery. I really hope this new 'movement' allow more Asian Americans to openly express their admirations for their family's culture
its because the Asian Union (A.U.) has not formed and not accomplished the following: when 'asiatics' design and build jet fighter aircraft together (the E.U. for example has the Harrier vertical lift off jet, really old btw, the Eurofighter, the Typhoon, and the Tornado; throw in the A380/A350/A340/A330/A320/A310/A300, and the Concorde, also a very old design from the 70's; plus the Rosetta Comet Lander, launched 10yrs in advance to settle a comet). THAT is why your classmates didn't 'associate' with their culture. the place is still fucken backward. when the A.U. gets its act together it wont be a joke anymore.
God Bless Eurasica. God Bless the Asian Union (A.U.) and God Bless the Eurasian Union (E.A.U.)
You shouldn't refer to yourself as an immigrant. You're an Asian American. or even better you're Asian.
Great to hear from your experience! I really think there needs to be greater cultural awareness about Asia and Americans in general (this is statistical) are not aware of anyone besides themselves.. Also, Asia is a huge myriad of cultures but Americans being Americans love to pigeonhole people because it is easier on their intellectual capacity (or lack thereof).
Singaporean here btw!! Much love for Vietnam btw 🇻🇳
Wow Jon Chu is easily one of the most eloquent human beings out there 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’m not Asian but I live in Asia and I cried during this movie. Loved it. Everything about it. It’s so well made. Incredible casting. Want to watch it again. It’s so worth it. I’ve been reading everything about it, every article, watching every video related to it. Movie tickets here in Hong Kong are expensive in my opinion but I’d go watch it again so just to contribute to its success! I can’t wait for the sequel 😍🙌🏼✨✨✨✨
Not many may realize that Henry Golding's Iban roots are of a fascinating culture
As someone with a 2020 social media trained attention span I didn't plan on watching the video in entirety, but I was absolutely hooked by the content. These conversations need to circulate and be heard by more people.
I've gone down the rabbit hole 🤦♀️
It was such a great movie, the actors were amazing. I watched so many interviews, then I'm like I gota watch the movie, then I'm like I gota find out more about the actor that plays this or that role. Then I watch interviews and then I go back to the movie. It's a never ending cycle. Crazy Rich Asians is one of the most amazing movies of all time
This talk was AMAZING, every answer was just touching and honest.
I agree.
Indeed.Truly inspiring
Beautiful conversation. I loved this movie so much. As an Afghan Canadian I felt the significance. I hope we have more movies like this and get to support these types of stories and our different cultures.
I have such a deep respect for Jon Chu.
Jon M. Chu is my new favorite human
Henry Golding for Bond!
hehe yes please!
Nah better than that, another Bond like super spy, a double O eight. Or protege of the man himself. Bond and Chinese super spy genes. That character Michelle Yeoh played with Brosnan as Bond. Imagine the pedigree and perfect real life crossing of east and west with Henry as a perfect go between the 2 worlds.
For sure that's what I was thinking.....
A charming bond
YES
Henry Golding is a super star! The man shines so bright it’s blinding! 😎⭐️⭐️⭐️
This interview was great, it was perfectly executed. It asked all the right questions and touched on the Asian experience of Asians being outside of Asia and what it is like, the struggles of identity, ethnicity, and not being good enough of either culture, not having role models that you can look up to that look like you and how polarizing that is when growing up. So groundbreaking for inclusion in Hollywood as leads and giving voices to the Asian experience in America and abroad.
this is not inclusion thuy, its the same old trope hollywood reinforcing existing stereotypes that 'asiatics' can only be expressive in their own part of the world. it counts for nothing. alles nicht. NOTHING. what matters is Eurasica, the Eurasian Union (E.A.U.). God Bless Eurasica. fuck hollywood. same old stereotypical 'joy luck'/'geisha girl' whatever folksy/back in your own country crap.
Really engaging Q&A. Long overdue for Asian folks to be properly represented in the media rather the racist stereotypes and 2D characters we've been used to seeing.
Asians arent represented in the media ?
Moutton Noir Hi, ..There are 'groups,' 'Ethnicities,' clearly defined Categories, etc.. but I've never fully understood the word "race." There aren't any 'race' of dogs or plants (as retarded as that might sound).. Who coined the term anyway?.. What is it.. really? There's no such thing as 'race'.. only groups, ethnicity, categories, etc.. Haha.
anthropologically, there's only ethnic clines and not sharp defined boundaries since people been "mixing" since people existed. it's only the racist Anglosphere hierarchies at play that stratifies groups and populations.
HENRY GOLDING FOR THE NEXT JAMES BOND!
No.
Tough questions, intelligent answers.. great.
Henry Golding is such a great storyteller, he can expand and elucidate further those points talked by Jon Chu. Having this film as an undeniable success with Golding himself doing great for a first time actor. The sky is the limit for him... Such a gutsy move by Jon Chu as well for pursuing Golding.
Thank you Henry n John for speaking out for us as ASsians overseas. My parents from Malaysia are extremely proud seeing you on the big screen. Actually Henry really looks like one of the locals in Malaysia. He is definitely Asian. Malaysians used to be invisible to the westerners. They don’t know where Malaysia or Singapore are located on the map like we are nobody. Can you blame people for being ignorant n sheltered?
Wow, this talk is pivotal. Definitely heartwarming to hear about how this film affected asian men, where the conversation is not normally in the spotlight. So touched since I have a brother and often think about how he is growing up with the lack of representation and social prowess in Hollywood. Thank you for this talk, and well researched questions.
Normalizing people of different ethnic backgrounds to be leads in popular films is a great thing that this movie is doing! I never saw myself represented on the big screen and was never aware until now watching all these interviews! I'm under 20, half Chinese, and grew up not surrounded by a lot of asians and disconnected in a way. I feel like this movie has opened up a flood gate of a part of me that I get to explore for the first time and it has made me proud to be asian. Before I was trying to be a part of that "normalization" and I think that was good but I unintentionally pushed away more or so half of my cultural background to "fit in." It's amazing and I'm excited to see this conversation reach all ethnicities in the future. LOVE this movie! It's glamorous, funny, and devious!
Nicole. Hi, ..There are Groups, Ethnicities, and clearly defined categories, etc.. But I've never fully understood the word "race".. What is it, anyway?.. There's no 'race' of dogs or plants (as dumb as that might sound).. Who coined the retarded term in the first pkace? And why are we still using such a vague word.. just my personal thought.
Nicole. Hi again. There's no such thing as "race".. only "groups," ethnicities, clearly defined categories, etc.. Once again-- Who coined the retarded term, anyway? And, why are we still using such a vague word.. Haha.
Nicole ... Sorry, I had to post this.. so the 'Reply' shows.. haha. And, sorry for the several comments; I'll stop.
Based on what you wrote - I now must see this movie... Thanks for sharing
Ahh haha so cool! Yes do it!! :)
Can hardly wait to see this film -as soon as the DVD reaches Walmart, I'm buying it! Love everything Asian, especially the people...the food, the cultures, their histories & the kind, helpful people of Asia !
Vote Henry Golding for the next 007!
This is amazing watching this - I grew up in Los Altos and of course we went to Chef Chu's and enjoyed all the delicious food as well as the friendliness of the family. I feel pleased that people are also hearing about this restaurant and I encourage everyone to go eat there! Great movie - more, more!
Having been a broadcast presenter, Henry speaks so well, very eloquent, and sent messages across effectively. The PR handlers must be so relieved...
very good interview with in-depth discussion about the positions of Asians, which was way better than any other interviews about this movie that I watched on RUclips. Great interviewer, and also very good questions from the audience.
Listening to Jon Chu is very inspirational, hearing Henry's accent is simply a delight.
Henry is so charming
Best of interview I’ve seen of CRA. This has less superficial questions and questions were engaging. Other interviews I’ve seen had too many rhetorical and predictable ones. Wish more of the cast could have been part of it.
Great conversation! I hope there is a sequel in the box office!!!!!
Great discussion!! So much respect for everything that both men had to say, especially Jon M. Chu. Loved the movie and already saw it twice in one weekend. I hope more movies like this will be made! Moving and totally relatable. Amazing directing and casting!
The Sarawak/Sabah Dayak (Iban/Kadazan) communities should be proud of Henry Golding's success in the big screen. Definitely he had elevated and inspired the many local indigenous talents but were not given opportunity because they belong to the wrong religion. Kiii..Yah!
@Jon Chu, you did a wonderful job making the decisions you did - you should be so proud of yourself! The casting and actors, script, locations, and investors you chose were astute choices that made this film so dynamic and wonderful. Thank you!
LOL, Constance's advice that you don't have to listen to your parents is so American and new generation. I love the movie and the dialogue about the cast and significance of its debut.
Best interview I’ve seen w/ “CRA” cast (& I’ve watched many of them the past few days)! Very thought-provoking discussion on different aspects of being Asian. Interviewer was much more articulate than the BUILD interviewer, but her long hair was distracting (even to her). White background was also blinding to the viewer (take note, Google). But, loved the shot of the one Caucasian woman sitting in the audience surrounded by all Asians...for once, a White was the MINORITY! Lol!
BUILD interviewer was half-smitten with the cast.
Great talk from both guys. I especially liked how Henry elaborated that Asia isn't just "East Asia". He is equally proud of his Southeast Asian heritage. What is a 'full' Asian anyway, a lot of Southeast Asians has a mix of little from here & there. Henry's looks isn't so foreign to me, save for the accent of course (which was specified in the novel).
What a dynamic team! Loved this interview. The film was all "that" and more. Such great casting!
I can listen to henry golding talking all day long......
Lovvvvvvvve this interview...so intelligent and generous. Kudos to panel and audience. Great questions.
3 years later this interview this sounds so so good!!
A really excellent interview. Thank you!
This discussion was such a raw look into what this movie represents . I am from India considered an Asian saw the movie opening day & loved it because our culture is very similar . Johns a hoot and Henry is most def. my first Asian/Brit crush . He has such an awesome perspective on life and who is & wants to depict . I nominate him for the next Bond for sure . He exudes Bondish looks & personality 👌🏻🔥🔥
I've been watching interviews from the Crazy Rich Asian cast. I never felt such heartfelt responses from a cast. I am happy for this film and for them :)
wow! Such a great Q&A! Such an eye-opening discussion with Jon M. Chu and Henry Golding!
all the perfect questions
Despite some questionable issues related to this film, I'm looking forward to seeing it, as it sounds great!
What a great discussion !
Henry's voice is soothing, sexy and calm! Many women will be crushing on him, for sure.
I hope wish desire PLEAD for Akwafina's cut scenes in the bluray! Done deal , I'm buying the bluray for the historic significance.......after I see it in the theater!
Well of course Henry Golding doesn’t look Asian if you think Asian only means chinese. He definitely looks Asian from the Borneo. He looks Iban just like his mom.
Rain Rainbow you're right, indeed...
i don't know why but as i read that i was thinking of the British Malaysian comedian in UK called Phil Wang.
The Joy Luck Club is a complicated subject, because while I really enjoyed the movie as a work of art, the message in it was incredibly offensive and damaging. Throughout the movie, the Asian men are only depicted as abusive, selfish, and generally negative. All the women only were only happy when they were with a white partner. That is completely inaccurate and insulting to all the asian men and fathers out there who are strong, intelligent, modern, and cosmopolitan. Amy Tan is one of those typical Asian American women who go out of their way to bash and demean Asian men. It's a despicable display of the self loathing so many Asians feel in western society.
that's the social engineering brainwashing they're using to divide-and-conquer. primarily the AF voices are used as proxy in social engineering to give legitimacy to social agendas by the ruling class.
Sounds like Color Purple.
I agree. I’ve read some of Amy Tan’s books. She tends to represent all this negative thingy about Asians.
That's wrong the lead character in the movie the lead male is charming kind and respectable so all the men are not abusive, that's completely wrong, the movie was nice and it was Charming but even as the Director has said in other interviews the city's didn't really look how they made them look in the movie they embellished everywhere they could so the two countries it was filmed in are not as beautiful as they made it up to be..... maybe they should have concentrated more on the reality of the countries....... as far as the scenes of 'wealth" are concerned
Wow, great interview.
Good interview, and insightful, deep-diving answers to thoughtful audience questions. Is it "so Asian" of me that i love Chu's statement about his parents insisting on showing off his childhood awards?
Saw the movie opening weekend...honestly had mixed feelings about it. LOVED Henry Golding!!! 😍. Re the whole discussion about “being Asian enuf”...Hollywood used to hire Whites to portray Asian characters (look up Charlie Chan), so we’ve come a long way. But, I like what Henry said about how the ultimate goal is to cast actors of different ethnicities in ANY role & the acceptance of this. I am looking forward to seeing his next movie...and perhaps him as the new James Bond in the future...🤗
It's amazing how time has changed cinema. With Parasite and Train to Busan. The Asian perspective seems to be moving even past English language. We have Eternals with Gemma Chan. Akwafina in Shang Chi. And Henry Golding in Snake Eyes as well as A Simple Favor.
Okay......., so, the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians' is completed, n it is an ENORMOUS!!! success with the Worldwide audience.
ALL the actors AND actresses were EXCELLENT!! in their respective roles. 👏👏👏
There was also GREAT!! humour oozed out seemingly NATURAL, relaxed, casual, in the Asian Way - NOT!! tensed, or in pretense, or CONDITIONED SPECIFICALLY TO PLEASE Western taste; humour standard; acceptance; etc.
After the completion of this movie ALL these superb actors n actresses r expected to move on, spread out in their own way, n go on to forge ur own future, destiny, act in more movies; t.v. shows; n maybe start ur own businesses; etc. But, u hv ALL made urself VERY well-known now WORLDWIDE!! via the silver-screen, n u hv ALL left a VERY impressionable footprint on history; on our mind; in the movie AND t.v. industry (Asians CAN!! DO!!) n we, the public hope to see MORE of u, wherever u are.
Congratulations! 👍👏👏👏👏
this is a great Q&A
And we are loving it!
i'm gonna watch that 3rd movie!!!
Henry is so suave n charming, that Hollywood should write a Bond like character just for him, super spy with the suave British accent that he effortlessly makes sound so sexy for ladies everywhere. That he can charm the whole frekng world.particularly his real life ancestry,a culture fascinating n mysterious n raw. If Fleming is still around, he can easily craft another Bond like persona using Henry as template.
Great
nobody talks about Keanu Reeves. He's mixed and a leading man for decades in Hollywood ;)
Trieu Huynh he doesnt look asian at the slightest. Yeah its true that he looks very exotic with certain asian features in him but he’s only quarter asian so it doesnt stand out that much
뽀낑둑이
He’s Native American (Asian )
Henry Golding is hottt❤️ so is Jon Chu, the director of this hilarious movie!
FYI---FULL ASIAN CAST after Joy Luck Club is "Kundun" 1997 epic biographical film written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Martin Scorsese
I am so proud of Asians! This movie is amazingly beautiful! I want a DVD, ya! Malaysians r beautiful!
proud? proud is when the 'asiatics' design and build jet fighter aircraft together (the E.U. for example has the Harrier vertical lift off jet, really old btw, the Eurofighter, the Typhoon, and the Tornado; throw in the A380/A350/A340/A330/A320/A310/A300, and the Concorde, also a very old design from the 70's; plus the Rosetta Comet Lander, launched 10yrs in advance to settle a comet - now THAT is proud.) btw, i am not proud. none.
Great interview ! Taking my mother to see the movie tomorrow. We saw the Joy Luck Club together 25 years ago. We just moved to the US then.
Henry🥰❤️
good movie!
As a Malaysian, i dont understand why Henry Golding is considered not Asian enuff.. he typically looks like any Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai or even Filipino... maybe a lot expects the actor to potray Nick Young to look like typical East Asian...in the book, Nick Young is of mix heritage...
Henry Golding has said that, to American "Asian" is actually mean the East Asian (or in scientific way, the Mongoloid). They don't even know the diversity of Southeast Asia.
i could understand him as a halfie -- its not only the looks but the overall personality as well that people need when adapting to a community
Henry Golding will be very "normal" celebrity in the Philippines where majority are of mixed race. Rarely would you encounter a typical "Filipino looking" actors to be leading man/lady. Being Mixed race in this country is celebrated.
First time I went to Thailand 25 years ago I was shocked by all the advertising being half Thai models. But it’s what they deem more attractive ( and is )
It is what they find attractive. Like Henry
Hearing him trying to portend to be a victim and not Asian enough and out of place in the UK is so laughable.
The guy is a pussy magnet and a nice guy.
The UK and Singapore don’t operate the way America does with as much racism.
This is all just a sales plot to give the movie legs to flog to the market. The liberal media laps it up.
It amazes me how people confirm their me too moments. Age of the vocal victim
LOVE THEM
Curious about those 4+ movies Chu referred to, that are on the line waiting to be potentially greenlit depending on how CRA does at the box office. (Hm...Perhaps two of them are the two sequels? 🤓) Hopefully, what follows in years to come is that broad range of stories and voices, as Chu said, and not just continual rehash of a successful formula.
These 2 men are now my new love interests 💕😅
its not just about america its about Asians
about the book
people of the world
Asia is so big, there is north, east, middle east, west, southeast, south Asia....and stereotyping that Asians has an eye feature like Chinese/Koreans is a big NO. Asia is diverse, whether you have a big or small eyes.
Come to SG or MY to experience our melting pot...
they are both literally so charming and good looking and charismatic and just wow my heart is like,,, in my mouth at this point asdasdsfdfghjhlkj
I'll tell you why there are not more Asian or for that matters minority movies in Hollywood. The big studios are afraid to lose profits. Before it becomes a movie the question is will the mass go see it and be profitable? There will be some more base on this movie but in the long run it will still be marginal. Only when it is successful that the writer/producer/director of the said successful movie will maybe be able to follow up on another one.
Jon Chu is my spirit animal. I so understand the Chinese food thing...and I totally get his brother's reaction to seeing an Asian "hunk" or having someone with my face be considered "beautiful." Kudos to you all...I cannot WAIT to see this movie on Friday!!!
i get such a henry cavill vibe from mr. golding
Kryptonite you are damn right bruh!
God, I hope not. Henry Cavill is gorgeous, but a bonafide idiot lol.
In other words, future generations and the rest of the world will never be able to watch the film on Netflix 🙄😞
INDONESIA! (:
I loved Joy Luck Club and even own it on dvd but it wasn’t exactly an all Asian cast - 2 of the main characters had Caucasian husbands.
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I heard Jon said sex and violence. Oh. Sax and violins.
Years ago this movie would have been made with white stars in "Asian" makeup
Congrats! Thanks for interviewing this. And if you ever need an ugly asian actor holler! www.imdb.me/ricklee
It makes no difference if Henry is half white and half Asian or full Asian. He is Asian and represents all Asians. Casting only full Asians or full blacks, etc is ridiculous. I am literally half Asian (25 percent white, 25 percent Hispanic, 50 percent Asian) but I just see myself as Asian even though most people can tell I am mixed with something other than asian-lol
Crazy Rich Asians was a great movie, but why is everyone acting like it’s the first all-asian cast movie to be released by an American studio?
Slumdog Millionaire, Memoirs of a Geisha, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Lust, Caution, The Last Emperor, Better Luck Tomorrow, The Joy Luck Club, The Wedding Banquet, Eat Drink Man Woman
There are a lot of amazing Asian-centric films out there, people!!! And if you want more, NETFLIX is home to more Asian films than any other streaming services right now!
The Man From Nowhere, Oldboy, Mother, OKJA, I Saw The Devil, and more!!!!!
Netflix just released "To All the Boys I loved Before" and "The Outsider" and several other whitewashed/racebending travesties. Better off watching RUclips instead
I'm not a movie aficionado, but I took a cursory look at those movies you've listed. Some of those are foreign films, some of those are really old. Crazy Rich Asians is usually introduced as the first all-Asian movie since The Joy Luck Club, which was made 25 years ago. Of course, the important context here is Hollywood, which controls popular representation of culture, and which Asian actors depend on for employment. This movie opens the way for more movies like this to be made. Jon Chu himself has promised he will be able to make more if his movie is successful.
Albert Wen Memoirs Of a Geisha was in 2005.
I don't think anyone's counting that movie. No one was particularly happy with it, least of all Asian communities. It certainly didn't encourage anyone to make more Asian-centric movies. You are aware of what Crazy Rich Asians' success means, right? Jon Chu is depending on the movie's success to get sponsoring for more like it, and Hollywood goes wherever the money is.
grab that China money!
Just my opinion, Constance Wu didn’t fit the role for CRA. She is better suited for FOB. And unsure why they made her act childish, pouty at times in the movie...
i guess, i will no w be seeing a simple favor. Which didn't seem that interesting to me initiallly!
We don't see that many Indians on American TV, Netflix, and Hollywood... Its basically like Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari, and Kal Penn. You don't see many Indians at all...
SAYURI - AKA Memoirs of a Geisha - the lead actress and another supporting actress were Chinese actresses playing Japanese Geisha - And it was a big issue. Ghost in the shell is based on a Japanese animation - the lead role was cast to a westerner. Again it was a big issue.
But what we ignore is that all of the surrounding roles were a variety of brilliant actors - who were appropriately cast. Henry Golding is a representation of a leading man - tall and handsome. And Asia is not just Han Chinese faces... it is a mix of different faces. And I love an actor that is half Filipina and Japanese - and another actor that is half Chinese and Japanese... And why should we continue to discriminate against people for being half of something and not full of something?
My children are half Japanese and half of my mixed race. So should they accept that they are less just because they are not full Japanese? So is it not better to evaluate a person on their abilities rather than seeing them as less just because they are not a full blooded something?
My point is - There are many different kinds of Asian faces. And a half Filipina and half Chinese face is no less asian than a half westerner and Malaysian face. And these faces are no less asian than a full blooded Han Chinese person.
But maybe I am wrong? Maybe only full blooded people are real asians? And only Han Chinese actors should be the lead actors in an all Asian film... because Han Chinese is the most well known Asian face? I say no... because that is discriminatory and giving into stereotypes. I see Henry Golding as Asian and a very good leading man. And for someone to say he doesn't represent the typical asian experience - I can say they are right - because he doesn't represent the Han Chinese perspective (the majority) - but at the same time they are wrong - because the Asian face is much more diverse. And if you cannot see that - then it says more about your mindset.
The point is: why aren't these hapas considered "white enough" to you? The one blood drop rule and nobody of mixed heritage (Obama) can claim to be white is white supremacy as white supremacy does.
Look up and the eugenics done to native populations all over the world by white supremacists.
The discussion in the video was about a Half Asian person - not representing the Asian face - and I present an idea that there are many Asian faces - whether that person is half western or half Japanese Chinese or half Japanese Filipina or 1/4 European 3/4 Chinese... there are many Asian faces. And for a lead actor to be half English and half Malaysian - doesn't make him less Asian - he is just another representation of an Asian face.
That is my point. But you turned my argument into something it is not about. The discussion in the video isn't about why white people don't see half European and half Asian people as white enough. But since you want to make that a part of your discussion - then I can only agree with you. Henry himself spoke of this - that he fought all his life against discrimination - In Asia he is not seen as being Asian enough and in London he is seen as not being white enough... He is not full accepted in either world.
And I have done a lot of research on these matters too. "Rabbit Proof Fence" is a movie that talks about the mistreatment of Australian Aboriginals... and being an Australian I am sickened by that history. And in many ways I am ashamed to be a white Australian.
Growing up in Australia - I went to University - 90% of my friends in University were Asian - I had many lunches and dinners at their homes and learnt how to use chopsticks and eat chicken feet, pig's stomach and ox testicles. And my first girlfriend at University was Hong Kong Chinese.
After University I got a job working for a large company - and I had few friends from work - because many of them hated Asians. I left Australia and came to live in Asia - because I didn't want to live in a racist, small minded, backward thinking, environment. I came to live in Japan and my first girlfriend was half Japanese and half Tanzanian. She referred to herself as a bumble bee. At first I didn't understand what she meant - but then she explained - half black and half yellow. I never saw her as black - I saw her as Japanese - with darker skin and curly hair. Then she asked me if I like black women... Then it dawned on me, that all her life she was treated by Japanese, as being black and not Japanese. She was more exotic for being black.
It didn't matter that she carried a Japanese passport, was born in Japan, spoke Japanese, had Japanese citizenship. It didn't matter that all her cousins, on her mother's side were Japanese, that she grew up with all the cultural traditions of Japan... In her past she was always treated as being black and not Japanese. But to me - I just saw her as Japanese - because she was culturally Japanese. And to answer her question - do I like black women. My answer to her was, yes. I do find black women attractive. And I find Asian women attractive... But it doesn't mean I love all Asian people and all black people... Because you do find good people and bad people - no matter what the race or culture is. I love people for who they are - so if you are a good person with empathy and compassion - then I will like you - no matter what you look like on the surface.
Then she confessed to me that she didn't love me - we broke up and went our separate ways. A few years later I met another Japanese lady - got married and had two kids. Now I have two beautiful children - who are called "Half" by all the Japanese they meet. They also refer to themselves as "half".
Now you suggest that someone like me - doesn't accept Obama as being - white enough - or Henry as being - white enough. Obama was the first African American president of the US - and for me to say - no - he was also white - more white than black - would be denying the importance of his African heritage. And some people say that he was not really the first black president - because he was half white. He was not black enough.
And I would say that both attitudes are problematic. In my opinion - to go as far as to say - that I cannot accept Obama's whiteness - that he can never be white enough - is unenlightened. Because to say he is more of one and less of another denies the importance of both his heritages. He is not half - he is double - he is twice the person. He is African and White. And I think we benefit a great deal if we love both sides of him. To diminish either side, would mean losing out on the beauty of both sides of his being.
The question is - can we stop cutting people down and reducing people into separate parts just based on race - and can we start building people up and seeing their fullness based on their rich cultural makeup?
And I have watched the "Rabbit Proof Fence" movie... but I really need to read the book too and I have added it to my wish list on Amazon.
And I do see your point - white people have discriminated against the indigenous people of the world. The Dutch in Indonesia - The British in China and India - The British and French in North America - The Spanish and Portuguese in Central and South America -The British in Australia - All of these European - white power structures - have committed terrible crimes against native people. And just from my birth and family history - I am linked to this discrimination/racism. But it doesn't mean I hold those racists ideas in my heart now, or in the way I live my life now.
I have an adopted sister - she is my older sister - and she is an Australian Aboriginal. When we meet - I call her "Sis" and she calls me her "little bro". We embrace each other with love and compassion and acceptance. We embrace each other as family. And I have seen her go through all kinds of discrimination - just because she is aboriginal.
So I agree with you on many things - but I don't appreciate you suggesting that my thinking is a part of white supremacy thinking. To see a half asian person as asian - is not me denying their whiteness. All I was trying to say - is to say a half asian person is not a true representation of an asian - is discriminatory - you are denying them of their asian heritage.
I agree that a white supremacist would say - You can never be seen as white because you have one drop of blood that is not white. But that is not what I said. I am saying we need to see that the Asian face is a diverse thing - and I admire and love many Asian actors and signers and business people that have mixed heritage and see them as being a part of the richness of Asia. Now would a white supremacist write about loving and admiring Asian people? In no part of my thinking or writing have I suggested that half asians cannot be white. But I know that white racists do think this. My writing and thinking is - we can embrace a half asian person as being a part of the diverse beauty that Asia is.
I grew up loving Bruce Lee - not because he was 1/4 European - not because he was 3/4 Chinese - but because his philosophy on martial arts and life was beautiful and enlightening. And never did I think he was not White enough or Asian enough... He was Bruce Lee - he was above all that - he was a genius and someone who could transcend all barriers. And it was through my love of Bruce Lee, that I wanted to know more about the world and specifically Asia.
And you look at me - and say "white guy"... so let's attack him. Well the one drop of blood theory - I would fail that test too. Because in my family tree I have Irish, English, Dutch, Maori and Chinese. So I am a mongrel. And I don't refer to myself as white - I am a pink person... not white skinned - pink skinned.
And the Irish - well they have faced enslavement, repression and discrimination by the English for centuries. The Cotton's were half Irish and face discrimination. My ancestors were escaping Europe and on their way the US - when they face terrible storms and their ship was damaged. They had make land and the closest place was Australia. And that is how my family came to settle in Australia - escaping persecution by the British. It is in my family history and is a part of my being - to fight against racism and discrimination wherever I find it. So I am interested in your ID "racist medias" - are you about pointing out racist in the media? and are you part of a larger organization? Or do you have another agenda? Because you commented on all of my comments - like you were highlighting me as an ignorant white supremacist. Or maybe you were trying to educate me that my comments came across as racists?
sorry to got you triggered, but nonetheless you've not answered my "question": why hapas have to "represent" another Asian face and not the white face? one drop blood rule anyone?
having read all that, I have encountered arguments like that many times before and suffice to say: without you having a good study of sociology 101 and world history of colonialism, there's too little to start changing your post-colonial mindset:
1. Irish was once discriminated as non-white: go read the history of Irish discrimination and then immediate assimilation, along with Italians. then compare with actual people of color in the racist Anglosphere and I DARE you to repeat that Irish face discrimination to this day.
2. Anglosphere social engineering mind games to divide-and-conquer: accuse Asia Asians of racist against blacks in order to point fingers, when it's Anglosphere propaganda that started discrimination. And CONFLATING Asia Asians with Asian-AMERICANS as per the racist yellow peril history...
3. go read up on reddit on how white supremacists just "love" Asian women (Frank Chin's "racist love") and note the continuation of post-colonialism. again, you show me your purchase of Duras' books and movies to say otherwise. most racists would definitely start "I'm not racist because my wife is Asian..."
racist medias I agree with most of what you wrote and I have studied similar things. And I too am fighting against colonial and post colonial thinking. So you have no argument from me. I think we agree on more than we disagree... because everything you disagree with about the white colonial power structures - I also disagree. And I too understand how the Irish were sent as slaves to the US. And I have also studied about the opium wars and the empires.
And I concede that I cannot really understand the Asian American experience - because I am not Asian and I am not American.
I wish you all the best with your fight. Just understand I am not the person you need to fight with. All you see is a white guy and feel that you need to tell me all the bad things my race did. And I am not whitesplaing... I just shared my experiences having lived in Japan and Asia for 22 years. And my experience is different to the American experience.
If possible please try to see past my white skin. And if you cannot, then I wish you all the best with your journey in life.
Perspective of a Banana mindset. And I mean myself, Henry is not banana enuff. Kevin Kwan ought to snoop around this possibility for a book, mainlanders to HongKees to SE Asian bananas!
Just gather a bunch together, and it ll be very intriguing to hear perspectives from baby boomers, (like yours truly) to millennial bananas.
only asian in the audience
27:12 thats a pile of crap. gemma is full asian and stunning and lived that life and has a more british accent than most. he's making excuses.
noone talks about gemma
It's all about the AFs and them having proper representation. The Asian-American "community" and "representatives" picked out by the corporations are AFs for good reason.
The point is someone who might be the "perfect fit" for the role might not be able to do the acting role at its best. But I'm not worried too much about it. This movie has opened up door and opportunities for people, and Gemma will have hers too.
Culture is so nebulous. Just imagine an American in Seattle, an American in Houston, an American in Boca Raton...is one more or less American than the other? In the same way, asians are scattered all over the globe - how can one claim that one is less than the other?
Why doesn't Crouching Tiger or Memoirs of a Geisha count as an "all Asian cast"? Memoirs was even all English language.
Joy Luck had plenty of white people in it. Some as the husbands of the Asian women.
The interviewer is so boring. Replace her
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This session was so good and Jon and Henry were great!! But the interviewer.. oh my gosh.. she's worse than Hirevue or some robot.. she doesn't know how to nod or reply or clap or.. just ughhhh.. continuously shooting off questions
All the interviewers are not talented they all ask the same dumb questions and they all stay on the same boring subject...... just get into the topic of the movie stop smashing it in everybody's face that this is the first all Asian cast BFD get over it and move on and let's get going on the movie, and how it was to make the movie, and the different locations and any obstacles they met in each City and town talk about the movie.... Stop talking about Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian Asian ......get off of that