Asian Oscar Bait

In episode seventeen (and bonus episode one!), Matthew and Melissa review Justin Chon's Gook, catch up on the summer's Asian-media-related-news, and hear producer Caroline pitch a film about her own great-great-uncle. 

In episode sixteen, Matthew and Melissa talk about this year's Oscars. Then, Matthew pitches a film about artist and Disney animator Tyrus Wong.

In episode fifteen, Matthew and Melissa talk about Islamophobia in Hollywood. Then, Melissa pitches a film about Vietnam War spy and journalist Pham Xuan An.

In episode fourteen, Matthew and Melissa talk about whitewashing in animated films. Then, Matthew pitches film ideas about Korean-American involvement in the LA Riots.

In episode thirteen, Matthew and Melissa talk the upcoming Academy Awards. Then, Melissa pitches a film about the genius Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad.

In episode twelve, Matthew and Melissa talk Rogue One. Then, Matthew pitches a film about Chinese workers on the Transcontinental Railroad.

In episode eleven, Matthew and Melissa talk the Women's March (with a surprise cameo from artist Shing Yin Khor!) and Steve Harvey's trash comments about Asian men. Then, Melissa pitches a film about disgraced journalist Mazher Mahmood.

In episode ten, Matthew and Melissa discuss Hollywood's "Ghost in the Shell" adaptation. Then, Matthew pitches a film about labor advocate Larry Itliong.

In episode nine, Matthew and Melissa discuss #OscarsSoWhite. Is it back in 2017? Then, Melissa pitches a horror-comedy about magic in Indonesia.

In episode eight, Matthew and Melissa discuss the portrayal of "model minorities". Then, Matthew pitches a film about murderer Andrew Cunanan.

In episode seven, Matthew and Melissa discuss post-election representation of Asians. Then, Melissa pitches a film about Dr. Chia Thye Poh.

In episode six, Matthew and Melissa discuss the unbearable whiteness two upcoming Mulan adaptations. Then, Matthew pitches a film about Imelda Marcos.

In episode five, Matthew and Melissa talk Marvel's terrible rep with Asian representation. Then, Melissa pitches you a film about Bun Tek "Ted" Ngoy - The Donut King of California.

In episode four, Matthew and Melissa discuss the Academy's treatment of POCs. Then, Matthew pitches you a film about Chinese revolutionary Qiu Jin.

In episode three, Matthew and Melissa discuss how Mark Wahlberg can make up for his past hate crimes against Asians. Then, Melissa pitches you a film about Supreme Court case Fred Korematsu v. United States.

In episode two, Matthew and Melissa discuss the landmark casting of two whole Asians in the new Ocean's Eleven movie. Then, Matthew pitches you a film about Old Hollywood star, Merle Oberon.

In episode one, Matthew and Melissa discuss this year's Olympics and yellow fever. Then, Melissa pitches a civil war movie about Chinese soldiers.

In this introductory episode, Matthew, Melissa, and Caroline let you know where they’re coming from with all this Asian stuff.