Tag: Asian Representation
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Looking Back at ‘Mulan’, One of Disney’s Best Animated Features
The character of Mulan is one of Disney’s best heroines. She’s brave, kicks butt, and has a kill count. What other Disney character has killed hundreds of Huns by crushing them with an avalanche? No one.
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Extinct (2021): Fresh Donuts, Half Baked Morals
The plot lags, the moral lessons are misguided, but are those fluffy little donut creatures adorable? Yes. Yes, they are.
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‘Shang-Chi’ Delivers Epic Superhero Action and Positive Asian Representation
Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, ‘Shang-Chi’, deserves praise for balancing epic superhero action, a heartfelt family plot, and positive Asian representation.
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‘Mulan’ and ‘Whale Rider’: Director Niki Caro’s take on Gender Inequality
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for ‘Whale Rider’) directs the live-action ‘Mulan’ and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.
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10 TV Shows With Diversity to Watch in 2021
With so many binge-worthy TV shows floating around and new ones constantly being released, I have compiled a list of some more recent TV shows that rank high on the diversity scale for both the cast and crew.
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‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2 Gets Messier, and It’s Great
In season 2 of “Never Have I Ever,” Devi make many mistakes in a messier season that explores the complex lives of its diverse cast more in-depth than before.
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Shadow and Bone | Powerful Centering of Culture
Shadow & Bone excels in natural story representation with powerful centering of culture. Jessie Mei Li stars as Alina Starkov, the feisty cartographer with kindness, innocence, and integrity, who comes to be revealed as the legendary summoner of light.
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What Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” Gets Right and Wrong with the Books’ Diversity
Netflix’s Shadow and Bone has a complicated relationship with race. It has a diverse cast, but not without its problems. Based on Leigh Bardugo’s two book series, the show features characters from the Shadow and Bone trilogy, which is very straight and white, and the Six of Crows duology, which is much more diverse. When bringing…
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“Abominable” is not Abominable at all
“Abominable” is an exciting story for children and a great step forward for positive Asian representation.
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‘Raya and the Last Dragon is a Disney Masterpiece
The story is a moving sentiment of letting go of the past and putting trust and faith into others. Though you come into this world alone, surrounding yourself with others that support you and want to help is the greatest gift life could ever give.