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AAST 355
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"The Cheat" 1915
This Silent film depicts the issues of a previously wealthy woman who spends far too much money causing a downwards spiral and a life of abuse from another man who had promised to provide her with money.
Shows a stereotype about gender roles and the power imbalance between romantic relationships at the time in Asian Communities
Many characters are shown in different ways and in different lights and outfits. This idea of "Mise en scene" emphasizes specific aspects of the characters and demonstrates the way we should feel about the characters or how they feel about themselves.
Asian Stereotypes
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Asian men shown in disturbing ways and with a need for power over others especially women. Demonstrates abuse
Hayakawa stars in the movie and goes on to be in many other films and do very well. Often cast through the lens of white transgressive and reinforcing Asian stereotypes
This silent film impressed me with how much we can pull from the characters even without any sound or communication. The film depicts many themes through the use of the characters and film strategies
Shows traditional wealthy white women attempting to game the system. The wealthy white women is depicted for the time of the film and shows the view of white people that Asian Americans were dangerous and abusive
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Daughter of the Dragon
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The characters who are Asian are shown as weak, inhumane and overall worse than those characters who are actually white actors. Shown by Ling Moy who is shown as very inhumane
Yellowface is prominent throughout the entire film and shows white characters acting as Asian characters and demonstrates the issues with Asian representation at the time. Both Fu Manchu and Lu Chung are both Asian characters, but played by white men
Asian Stereotypes are brought to life through stereotypes such as incents hitting a gong and traditional clothing even though some of these stereotypes represented have a more racial undertone
This film did not show true Asian culture and also made it a point to not have the Asian characters have good endings. We also see a portrayal of a strong Asian woman at first, but in the end, she is shown as weak
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Many of the women in this Film are shown as just partners to their husbands and overall shown as weaker. Similar to "Toll of the sea" that was watched previously.
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"Enter The Dragon" 1973
Throughout the entire film the theme of strength is shown. Bruce Lee is demonstrated to use his violence and strength for good and to try and help others.
Some stereotypes in this film of martial arts and also violence and masculinity in Asian Men, but I feel as though it is shown for good and does not portray it in a bad way.
Many Chinese symbols and symbols of Orientalism are shown throughout the film. The islamd itself is shown as exotic and super different from everywhere else.
Trying to defeat Han and his criminal activities is the goal of the film by Lee as well as others. I think this violence and want for power is seen for good where as it may not be in other films.
There is definitely some exaggeration of martial arts and potentially unnecessary use of Chinese symbols such as dragons caligraphy and some weapons. i think all of this is used as a dramatic effect for the audience.
Han demonstrates a lack of morality with the way he treats women and uses drugs. I also think that Lee has some personal trauma with Han due to Han killing his sister in the past.
There is certainly a lack of sexuality in the film. Bruce Lee is not sexualized at all in the film and almost plays into the role of Asian men not being sexualixed. This kind of relates to better luck tomorrow and how Ben is portrayed at time. The main difference is Ben has desires where as Bruce Lee is not portrayed like that.
"Saving Face" 2004
Will can be seen seemingly to struggle with a balance between her own individual desires while also considering the traditional values especially of her own mother
There is a clear clash in the film between the older and younger generation. Will's sexuality presents as an issue to this older generation as she is challenging normal cultural "family definitions". Great scene where "Children are a must to be considered a normal family".
Past Will we can see that with Simon wills cousin has to hide his own relationship for racial reasons. There is a clear theme of what a "traditional relationship" means to this family
Disowning your own family due to the dishonor they bring. Is this really dishonor or just how the family is seeing it through their own eyes and the way they believe the community may judge them?
Filial Piety is super Prominent in this film. Older vs younger..... Also Wills mother was kicked out of the house for not getting pregnant by her husband
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"My Geisha" 1962
This film depicts a white women attempting to be a Japanese women "I could do it better than any Japanese woman.
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Lucy Dell plays into the fetishizing of Asian Women at the time and potentially the want of white men. The "mystery" almost of the Asian women fetishizes it and Lucy in the movie (Yoko) plays into this by wanting to be Japanese. I think this is hurtful to the Asian community because it is replacing the natural culture with the white perspective and stereotypes
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"Crazy Rich Asians" 2018
Film portrays a constant theme of filial piety and the convergence of different generational norms. Eleanor attempts to preserve tradition while it is clear that Rachel is a threat to the traditional relationships and way of life.
Not only is Rachel poor in comparison, but she is also from a totally different class and culture
Nick does not see the issue with Rachel. However, Eleanor takes out her disapproval on Rachel rather than on her son who chose to be with her.
Interesting to learn that Eleanor was similar to Rachel and yet does not have much compassion for the situation that she is in.
Rachel has to prove herself time and time again. I think the two major scenes where this shows up is in the scene where they are making dumplings and then more than anything in the Mahjong scene. This proves Rachel to Eleanor and she becomes more accepting
I think Eleanor's disapproval really will hurt Nick more than anyone. Her eventual accepting of Rachel allows her to not lose her son and allow him to be happy. Where is the line between allowing children to be happy and following culture norms?
Interesting scene at the start of the film. The young family is experiencing racism checking into the hotel. Then it seems as though money solves all problems. Is this a good thing? What does this say about our society?
Tradition is shown throughout the film. Rachel not being a part of this tradition is treated differently by many members of the young family. How important is tradition? Does this depend on the specific family or culture?
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"Orientalism", "In Search of Asian American Cinema", and "Film" (8/31)
Theme of Asian American roles which just put a face on the screen and have no real role in the film. Sometimes not even speaking.
I think an Asian American film has to have some sort of relatedness to culture. I think just having an Asian American character or having the film in an Asian country is not enough. For example the hangover movies have nothing to do with Asian Culture.
Europe has a certain view on how Asian American culture exists. perhaps putting there own spin on it sometimes.
I think representation is important as discussed in the film reading. However, I think sometimes representation when portrayed in bad light can actually harm people. I think this will be shown in different films this semester
"Gran Torino" 2008
Themes of white privilege occur again. This is shown by Walt often using racial slurs. As well as his confidence in contacting the authorities. Other marginilized groups would not be so confident to trust law enforcement
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Overall, themes of racism and prejudice are mainly portrayed by walt. I find it interesting that Clint Eastwood directed this film and cast himself as a racist prejudice character
Walt does work on himself and is able to cope with his own trauma. There is definitely a character change in my opinion. We see this at the end when Walt protects Thao
Walt depicts themes of hypermasculinity with both his words and actions. I think he shows more of the negative sides of masculinity but also acts as a father figure to Sue and Thao showing the more positive aspect of masculinity
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"When Dragon Ladies Die, Do they come back as butterflys" 9/14
Anna May Wong was a famous actress who advocated very strongly for her communities. This explored her advocacy as well has her experience with sexualization and exoticsm.
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"Detroit Blues" 10/19
Impact on Detroit and overall Asian Americans following the murder of Vincent Chen and before his murder with the changing automobile industry and influx of foreign cars
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"The other Question, stereotype discrimination and the discourse in colonialism" (9/5)
Many stereotypes are cemented in time. Even some stereotypes which may not be negative in nature are still harmful. I think the common asian sterotypes are manifested throughout film.
Ambivalence and fixity were discussed in this reading and I think relate well to the movie we watched. I think these stereotypes were and still are shown in film and places characters into a binary rather than on a spectrum that is actually more accurate.
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