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In this week's Saturday School, we revisit the 2015 film Seoul Searching, which follows a group of teenagers sent by their parents to a government-sponsored summer camp in Korea for them to reconnect with their roots. However, according to the film's prologue, this real-life program in the 1980s (which director Benson Lee himself attended as a young man) was canceled after a few years cause the kids were too much to handle. Seoul Searching is a nod to John Hughes movies, with the Korean American characters all embodying a certain stereotype -- whether it's the punk-rock Sid Vicious wannabe, the Madonna vixen, the Korean Mexican lover, the uptight Korean German, the Korean American adoptee -- before the film really dives into deep-seeded cultural struggles that exist behind the teen angst. In that sense, the characters in Seoul Searching, including the authority figures, carry much more weight than is allowed in the world of a typical John Hughes movie (incidentally a fictional world where the only notable Asian American character is Long Duk Dong). So go back and watch it, cause it's on Netflix, and it's fun. 80s music. Soju. Fiery romances. Stud muffins. Teary-eyed reunions. Makes us Taiwanese Americans look forward to Valerie Soe's upcoming documentary on The Love Boat, the Taiwanese American equivalent of teenagers getting sent to the homeland for cultural learning with sometimes scandalous results.
Yin & Young Episode 28: Actor, Writer Teo Yoo (유태오)Yin & Young meet with actor, writer Teo Yoo in Seoul and delve deep into his journey as an actor from Germany, to America, to the U.K. and eventually settling in Korea. Teo's path gives insight into the parent-child relationship, the artistic process, and finding one's place in the world.* James met Teo at Sundance in 2015. * Teo starred in the film “Seoul Searching” directed by Benson LEE (not Kim).* Born and raised in Germany, Teo left at age 20.* Wasn't great at school, but excelled in the arts and athletics. Played a lot of street basketball.* Made a deal with his parents to finish high school if he could travel for a year.* Took classes at the Lee Strasberg school in New York and decided that acting was for him. Also studied Meisner technique.* Maxed out his dad's credit card to pay for school over the course of two years.* Used all his resources to buy tons of DVDs and to watch plays. Watched two films every day before he went to sleep.* Sacrificed everything for acting: there were times he didn’t have enough money for food and or a place to sleep.* After getting on the wait list, called the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) everyday and until he got into the program.* Teo went back to Germany soon after London and started writing poetry.* Father's side is from North Korea. Mother's side is from North Korea and from a southern island of South Korea.* His father started off as a miner and his mother was a nurse in Germany.* After the mines closed down, the Yoo family started their own deli.* In Korea, Germany, or the U.S., doesn't feel accepted as one of their own.* Is a citizen of the world.* Writing is his therapy. * Teo’s a published children's author in Korea. Using Shakespearean rhythms, he wrote a story about a little monster that eats socks.* Teo plays Viktor Tsoi in an upcoming film by Kirill Serebrennikov called “Leto”. Said it was his hardest role to date.* Did research of Korean historical figures he would like to play such as Antonio Corea the “Korean Man”.* Wants to cultivate his acting and reserve directing for his 40s.* Has found spiritual help in the writings of Eckhart Tolle.—Language Corner: Where is the toilet?Mandarin - 廁所在哪裡? - cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ Taiwanese - pian-so ti toh-ui?Korean - 화장실이 어디예요 - hwajangsil-i eodiyeyoGerman - Wo ist die Toilette?Japanese - トイレはどこですか - toire wa dokodesu ka—Teo Yoo links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teoyoo/ @teoyooFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialteoyoo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teoyoo @teoyooSoundcloud: Florence Kamerad - https://soundcloud.com/fyodorkamerad The tracks “Coelln 1988” and “Hopa Minor” were used for the intro and outro respectively. Song in the 60 sec teaser is “autumn 31”.—Starring Teo:Seoul Searching (on Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80106230MV Noel(노을) - our last day (그날의 너에게): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs9Ch5KUocQRussian Director Serebrennikov finishes “Leto” under house arrest: http://www.calvertjournal.com/news/show/9620/russian-director-serebrennikov-finishes-viktor-tsoi-rock-film-house-arrest—Yin & Young links:* Main Website: http://www.jamesyshih.com/yin-young-podcast/* iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yin-young-podcast-jys/id1185421015?mt=2* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yinyoungpodcast/* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvtVW6pVPeKFn7H_6ai8lA?* Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/yin-young-podcast
Hey beautiful Jinjja Cha listeners, the time has now come for our Movie Talk aka When I saw the movie~ This time we reviewed the 2015 Benson Lee teen movie: Seoul Searching! If you haven't seen the film, as stated in the title, this episode is full of spoilers so please head over to Netflix right now to go watch the film! Ending song: Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams https://soundcloud.com/jinjjachapodcast Contact us: jinjjacha@gmail.com Find April @pinkfashioninja Find Girl Davis @thatgirldavis On twitter: @jinjjacha On instagram: Jinjjachapodcast
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we welcome back writer/director/producer SHERI SUSSMAN who delivers some exciting news about her deliciously dark comedy short, ONE NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD. Joining her this time is one of the stars of ONE NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD, IAN BUCHANAN. You know and loved him in "General Hospital" as Duke Lavery, but in ONE NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD, you get to see a more "decadent" side of Ian's acting ability. Take a listen as Ian steals the show with his Scottish charm and humor talking about ONE NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD, and giving us some "General Hospital" tidbits and food for thought. But before we get to Sheri and Ian, writer/director Benson Lee is talking about his new film, the frothy and fun, SEOUL SEARCHING. Think "Breakfast Club", "Sixteen Candles" and a little bit of "Ferris Bueller" but with a "seoul searching" Korean spin. Filmmakers will appreciate hearing what Benson has to say about music licensing and developing the film soundtrack. Plus, hear more of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with FINDING DORY producer Lindsey Collins, along with a few choice words from Ellen DeGeneres, Ed O'Neill and director Andrew Stanton. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
[Please note that there are some technical difficulties with audio.]Join us as Kevin chats it up with Benson Lee, the award winning director, producer, and screenwriter behind Seoul Searching. About BensonBenson Lee is an award-winning Korean-American filmmaker who has worked in drama, documentary, and commercial production for over 15 years. In 1998, with his first feature film Miss Monday, Lee became the first Korean-American filmmaker to be accepted to the Dramatic Competition of the Sundance Film Festival where his film was awarded a Special Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor. (continue reading)
[Please note that there are some technical difficulties with audio.]Join us as Kevin chats it up with Benson Lee, the award winning director, producer, and screenwriter behind Seoul Searching. About BensonBenson Lee is an award-winning Korean-American filmmaker who has worked in drama, documentary, and commercial production for over 15 years. In 1998, with his first feature film Miss Monday, Lee became the first Korean-American filmmaker to be accepted to the Dramatic Competition of the Sundance Film Festival where his film was awarded a Special Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor. (continue reading)