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Asian ERA |OT| We don't AGE
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Weird. Oh, but the similar threads function easily reminds me of which threads contain really awful takes about Asians made by "I've studied Asian culture and prefer to date Asians" Era members.
Of course Rivers Cuomo is playing the Game Awards, because who else better than to sing to the bruised boys hearts of weebs?
Just make a bunch of new threads about random stuff and put 'Asian' in brackets at the end so they get filtered in
BCT's is just full of past BCT threads because we go through threads there like an office through printer ink
I hate you too.
Seriously though, there are problems, but I do like some of the new features and the new look. I am one of the few people affected by the new glitches, but I think it'll be pretty cool once everything settles down.
It's a movie about an Asian guy who's good at Kung Fu. I'm sorry, but I do think this is cliche as fuck and really not helping with the stereotype. I do want more Asians to get their chance to shine, but... a Kung Fu movie? Really?
I just finished watching Pacific Rim Uprising and up until the Chinese corporation showed up, the movie felt very organic with its diverse cast. Once they showed up, you really feel the China pandering. A lot of movies fail to draw that fine line. For me, pandering specifically pertains to using it to bring in more ticket sales for a movie. The first Pacific Rim never felt pandering. People come together for a very good reason. Hong Kong was a good location for a big city by the pacific ocean. That said, at least the Chinese faction does contribute to the plot and does things unlike Independence Day 2. I only saw ID2 cause I was on a 16 hour flight.
I wouldn't have seen this as the first choice for a major MCU Asian superhero
Even though I was defending it one page ago I'm over Subtle Asian Traits now. Urban Dictionary copy-pasta got to me I guess, I just don't find those funny cause I'm not 10 years old anymore.
Do you think the China pandering was worse than Independence Day 2: The Independencing?
Nah, ID2 was so much worse. I don't even know why what's her name's character serves in the overarching plot. At least the Chinese faction in Uprising served the plot and the characters did contribute to the story. I do have a hard time buying Liwen Shao as a Jaeger pilot. That was out of nowhere.
I have this argument with a friend about China pandering in the Martian. I say it isn't because it's more feasible that China has a space program capable of launching the resupply to the long term Mars vessel. He says, it could have been the Russians. The book makes it the Chinese. I'm semi-upset about Venkat Kapoor, but can't because Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mindy Park should have been Asian.
Eh, it's also an opportunity for them to subvert expectations and not be stereotypical. If they play it like some mentioned in the thread as a spy/secret agent movie who happens to be a god of kung fu that could be pretty fun.
We'll see.
That seems like one of the most common plots for a kung fu movie. "Character is a cop/FBI agent/spy trying to solve the murder/kidnapping and every questioning becomes a huge fight."
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They'd give the spy movie to Black Widow.
Also that's more or less what Agents of SHIELD is at this point.
You'll just end up with people going into them and posting "Fuck China" and making slit eyes or small dick jokes.
TV stuff basically doesn't exist in the movie universe though.They'd give the spy movie to Black Widow.
Also that's more or less what Agents of SHIELD is at this point.
Even though that doesn't seem to be the case post-A4 with all the changes they're making.
The movie is produced by a Chinese-owned company. The Chinese presence can feel like a bit out of place, but that wasn't the reason it wasn't as enjoyable as the first one for me.
How is The Martian China pandering unless you argue that the book was also China pandering. Yeah it could be the Russians but realistically, China has the most promising space program.
A James Bond style movie with some fighting set pieces could be fun.
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The first one set out to capture the look and feel of giant robots fighting, and tried to make it look as stylistic as possible through set design and weather effects. The 2nd one seems like it looked at media featuring giant robots and just opted to do that. All of the Jaegers are faster and have weird Gundam-style weapons, at least one is an EVA unit, and there are moments that reek of Michael Bay Transformers, namely that tiny Jaeger. And the Jaegers look more like toys because their designs were made less bulky and 90% of it takes place during the day in clear visibility when giant CGI robots would look their worst.
The way China was introduced in that movie felt very awkward and out of the left field. It wasn't handled well. When I saw it, I thought it was added in to pander to the Chinese market as well until I found out it was based on the book. China could have been introduced better.
For the record, I have no problem with Asian representation in movies. I just feel like they're not handled well. It feels cheap and insulting and sticks out like a sore thumb.
Good on him. That whole Hawaii 5-O ordeal was an embarrassment.
I went to this Hubei restaurant (province in the central region of China) and it was really good.
Wuhan (city in the eastern part of Hubei) style noodles
Cumin steak
Eggplant pine nuts fish
Hanyang (district in Wuhan) pearl balls (basically steamed beef balls covered in rice)
Wuhan (city in the eastern part of Hubei) style noodles
Cumin steak
Eggplant pine nuts fish
Hanyang (district in Wuhan) pearl balls (basically steamed beef balls covered in rice)
I have some hope in Marvel after Black Panther that they'll do as right by us as they can. Yeah, on the surface, Shang-Chi is questionable, and so also was the elements of Dr. Strange that were problematic, but I don't think they want to take a step back from where they are now after how Black Panther was handled and how much of a success that was.
So far, the Panther playbook on the surface doesn't look like it's being deviated from: Asian writer, likely Asian director and cast.
Black Panther also introduced a strong ass cast of women who maybe overshadowed the main character, so the whole Kung Fu thing and even Shang-Chi himself might give a little way to something bigger than itself.
I know having too much faith in something like Disney et.al is risky, but I have doubts they'd risk bad optics and reactions at this point by giving us less than what they gave Panther. I think in some way, the TV division royally screwing up Iron Fist helps too, since I doubt the movie studio was too in to the direction the former took with many if not most of the tv shows and I could see Feige taking an opportunity to further distance the movies from the shows, especially in light of him getting involved with shows now for the Disney streaming platform.
Basically its wait and see before judge now if anything for me.
So far, the Panther playbook on the surface doesn't look like it's being deviated from: Asian writer, likely Asian director and cast.
Black Panther also introduced a strong ass cast of women who maybe overshadowed the main character, so the whole Kung Fu thing and even Shang-Chi himself might give a little way to something bigger than itself.
I know having too much faith in something like Disney et.al is risky, but I have doubts they'd risk bad optics and reactions at this point by giving us less than what they gave Panther. I think in some way, the TV division royally screwing up Iron Fist helps too, since I doubt the movie studio was too in to the direction the former took with many if not most of the tv shows and I could see Feige taking an opportunity to further distance the movies from the shows, especially in light of him getting involved with shows now for the Disney streaming platform.
Basically its wait and see before judge now if anything for me.
Akira Yoshida is nowhere near this project, so that's a good start for Shang Chi. And the TV and Movie divisions are different and allegedly don't like each other at all.
Vancouver foodpics time
Jinya Ramen Bar - https://jinya-ramenbar.com/locations/detail/vancouver-downtown
Karaage
Takoyaki
Salmon Poke Taco
Tonkotsu Spicy
Sura Korean Cuisine - http://www.surakoreancuisine.com/#robson
Bossam
Royal Ricecakes
Mackerel Combo (Mackerel + small Doenjang jigae)
Yue Restaurant - https://www.facebook.com/yuerestaurant/
Pork Knuckles and Ginger Stew (豬腳薑)
Taro Cakes
The one of the left is scallops IIRC
We ordered lots of cheong fun. They even came out to ask us to make sure we wanted all of that lol
Inside the lo mai gai
Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fishermans-Terrace-Seafood-Restaurant/107056229342358
back to front
Braised Fishbelly + Tofu
Stirfried Salted Pork with Chives
Tofu cakes with seafood
Empress Chicken
Pea Tips with Abalone
Sauteed Duck
Edible Canada - https://ediblecanada.com/
Duck Poutine
Shabusen Yakiniku House - https://www.shabusenyakiniku.com/
AYCE Yakiniku + Sushi
Jinya Ramen Bar - https://jinya-ramenbar.com/locations/detail/vancouver-downtown
Karaage
Takoyaki
Salmon Poke Taco
Tonkotsu Spicy
Sura Korean Cuisine - http://www.surakoreancuisine.com/#robson
Bossam
Royal Ricecakes
Mackerel Combo (Mackerel + small Doenjang jigae)
Yue Restaurant - https://www.facebook.com/yuerestaurant/
Pork Knuckles and Ginger Stew (豬腳薑)
Taro Cakes
The one of the left is scallops IIRC
We ordered lots of cheong fun. They even came out to ask us to make sure we wanted all of that lol
Inside the lo mai gai
Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fishermans-Terrace-Seafood-Restaurant/107056229342358
back to front
Braised Fishbelly + Tofu
Stirfried Salted Pork with Chives
Tofu cakes with seafood
Empress Chicken
Pea Tips with Abalone
Sauteed Duck
Edible Canada - https://ediblecanada.com/
Duck Poutine
Shabusen Yakiniku House - https://www.shabusenyakiniku.com/
AYCE Yakiniku + Sushi
I miss Vancouver.
It's probably a horrible place to live since it's so expensive, but the food is pretty good and mostly fairly cheap.
It's probably a horrible place to live since it's so expensive, but the food is pretty good and mostly fairly cheap.
I was able to better articulate my issue with Shang-Chi thread. I actually mixed up that thread with this one... Anyway, after people clarifying it, it might not turn out so bad after all. I'll keep an eye on it.
I'm kind of with you on that, but I still think it's a big step up from no representation at all.
Seems so. I feel like all it did realistically was just display anything with the word 'Asian' in the thread title anyway lol
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-titans-canucks-esports-team
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i care not for esports, but the racists got hella triggered. sports elitists too.
re: comments
i care not for esports, but the racists got hella triggered. sports elitists too.