Crazy Rich Asians

I took my family’s financial condition and my parents’ generosity toward me for granted and rarely recognized being given the money to do the things I want to as a privilege of mine.

While the Academy Awards’ red carpet is typically known for conventional elegance and safe fashion choices, this year’s Oscars was laden with show-stopping risks that certainly paid off. Stars from across the film industry joined to honor this year’s top productions, and they ended awards season with a bang.

But I wonder why former fans are so quick to criticize and even “cancel” Rodriguez instead of using these instances to create a much needed constructive dialogue surrounding race, ethnicity and representation in Hollywood.

As an actress, Sandra Oh has paved the way for Asian-American artists, becoming the first Asian-American person to win Best Actress in a Television Drama. As host, she highlighted her community and called out examples of whitewashing.

Dolce and Gabbana’s series of Chinese advertisement videos sought to promote its Shanghai runway launch, “The Great Show,” but these ads evoked offense and outrage with its Chinese audience.

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I wondered if Chu had what it takes to make a film that would be able to prove that Asians in leading roles don’t mean box office failure.

I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for UC Berkeley classes to start back up this Wednesday. But first, there are two days left of summer break, and I plan to make the most of them.

“Crazy Rich Asians” has the burden of proving that a story told completely through Asian actors can again achieve box office success.

The role that lightning-struck Brown was that of Maria in a production of “West Side Story” her senior year of high school.