Asian Oscar Bait
Telling true stories of Asians throughout history - and pitching them to Hollywood.
Society & Culture 18 rész No more excuses, Hollywood.
BONUS EPISODE: Caroline's Great-Great-Uncle
41 perc
18. rész
In episode seventeen (and bonus episode one!), Matthew and Melissa review Justin Chon's Gook, catch up on the summer's Asian-media-related-news, and hear producer Caroline pitch a film about her own great-great-uncle.
Tyrus Wong
40 perc
17. rész
In episode sixteen, Matthew and Melissa talk about this year's Oscars. Then, Matthew pitches a film about artist and Disney animator Tyrus Wong.
Vietnam War Spy Pham Xuan An
45 perc
16. rész
In episode fifteen, Matthew and Melissa talk about Islamophobia in Hollywood. Then, Melissa pitches a film about Vietnam War spy and journalist Pham Xuan An.
The LA Riots
42 perc
15. rész
In episode fourteen, Matthew and Melissa talk about whitewashing in animated films. Then, Matthew pitches film ideas about Korean-American involvement in the LA Riots.
Forugh Farrokhzad
31 perc
14. rész
In episode thirteen, Matthew and Melissa talk the upcoming Academy Awards. Then, Melissa pitches a film about the genius Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad.
The Transcontinental Railroad
31 perc
13. rész
In episode twelve, Matthew and Melissa talk Rogue One. Then, Matthew pitches a film about Chinese workers on the Transcontinental Railroad.
Mazher Mahmood
29 perc
12. rész
In episode eleven, Matthew and Melissa talk the Women's March (with a surprise cameo from artist Shing Yin Khor!) and Steve Harvey's trash comments about Asian men. Then, Melissa pitches a film about disgraced journalist Mazher Mahmood.
Larry Itliong
32 perc
11. rész
In episode ten, Matthew and Melissa discuss Hollywood's "Ghost in the Shell" adaptation. Then, Matthew pitches a film about labor advocate Larry Itliong.
Indonesia's Exorcists
29 perc
10. rész
In episode nine, Matthew and Melissa discuss #OscarsSoWhite. Is it back in 2017? Then, Melissa pitches a horror-comedy about magic in Indonesia.
Andrew Cunanan
29 perc
9. rész
In episode eight, Matthew and Melissa discuss the portrayal of "model minorities". Then, Matthew pitches a film about murderer Andrew Cunanan.
Chia Thye Poh
28 perc
8. rész
In episode seven, Matthew and Melissa discuss post-election representation of Asians. Then, Melissa pitches a film about Dr. Chia Thye Poh.
Imelda Marcos
29 perc
7. rész
In episode six, Matthew and Melissa discuss the unbearable whiteness two upcoming Mulan adaptations. Then, Matthew pitches a film about Imelda Marcos.
The Donut King
29 perc
6. rész
In episode five, Matthew and Melissa talk Marvel's terrible rep with Asian representation. Then, Melissa pitches you a film about Bun Tek "Ted" Ngoy - The Donut King of California.
Qiu Jin
29 perc
5. rész
In episode four, Matthew and Melissa discuss the Academy's treatment of POCs. Then, Matthew pitches you a film about Chinese revolutionary Qiu Jin.
Fred Korematsu v. United States
27 perc
4. rész
In episode three, Matthew and Melissa discuss how Mark Wahlberg can make up for his past hate crimes against Asians. Then, Melissa pitches you a film about Supreme Court case Fred Korematsu v. United States.
Merle Oberon
32 perc
3. rész
In episode two, Matthew and Melissa discuss the landmark casting of two whole Asians in the new Ocean's Eleven movie. Then, Matthew pitches you a film about Old Hollywood star, Merle Oberon.
The American Civil War
22 perc
2. rész
In episode one, Matthew and Melissa discuss this year's Olympics and yellow fever. Then, Melissa pitches a civil war movie about Chinese soldiers.
Introductions
4 perc
1. rész
In this introductory episode, Matthew, Melissa, and Caroline let you know where they’re coming from with all this Asian stuff.
