Episode 236: ‘After Yang’ Is Existential Solar Punk
Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen is back to help the crew take a good look at Kogonada’s quiet, futuristic new drama.
Maximum Film! · ify nwadiwe, drea clark, alonso duralde, nancy wang yuen, marissa flaxbart
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Show Notes
>_Reveal Memory Info: Sociologist and pop culture expert, Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, is our guest today, as we unspool the many philosophical threads of AFTER YANG.
Plus, a free-for-all movie quiz about One-Named Filmmakers (other than Kogonada)!
What's Good :
Alonso: a good, cold nap
Drea: Milanote
Nancy: an uptick in Asian American film
Ify: new office!
ITIDIC:
Zoe Kravitz was told not to audition for The Dark Knight because she was too “urban”
Disney Not Putting Money Where Its Mouth Is re: Florida’s anti-gay legislation
Renee Zelwegger Studied Law at UCLA During Her Hiatus From Movie stardom
Staff Picks:
Drea: NEVER LET ME GO
Alonso: HESTER STREET
Ify: THE BATMAN
Nancy: DRIVE MY CAR
Read Nancy's piece about AFTER YANG in ELLE
Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies
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With:
Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher
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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher