Alan Yang mentions Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Edward Yang, & Wong Kar-Wai…
Dialogue that tries to spell things out for the audience. Father-daughter, father=ex-wife,
Music & grainy cinematography try to mimic the greats but just does not evoke same emotions
Gimmicky dialogue in the laundromat - does comment about Koreans add authenticity? She didn’t have to explain Otis.
Why are they all of sudden speaking to each other in Taiwanese? Just because of the setting?
If you are an academic high achiever do you struggle to empathize with others?
How to be a cynic: An affluent well-educated Asian family in a garbage school district = Inflated GPA + Affirmative Action = Easier path
Alan & Lulu: Both born in 1983. Children of Doctor/Teacher & Diplomate. Private education: Harvard & Boston college. Asian American Dream: Rich remain rich poor remain poor same same.
Did you know? Lulu is dating Barry Jenkins! They are competing with Noah & Greata! Influence these two couples will have this decade is exciting!
Eat Drink Nam Woman vs Farewell/Tigertail
Importance of framework
https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/ang-lee/the-tension-of-tradition-in-ang-lees-father-knows/
Context