Comments on: ATR 30 – July 5, 2006 – Voicemail 206-203-3983 – addictedtorace@gmail.com

By: Mixed Media Watch - tracking media representations of mixed people

Mixed Media Watch - tracking media representations of mixed people — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:35:23 +0000

[...] As background info, the movie has been somewhat controversial in the Asian-American community. Some people have criticized the film for not featuring any Asian men as romantic interests in the film, leading Mike Kang, director of The Motel, to write this really great, impassioned post on his blog. Here’s an excerpt: Most people want film to be purely about escapism and wishfulfillment. I have nothing against that. That’s why Snakes On A Plane exists. But what baffles me is when people don’t realize that not all films are about that. If you want to see a film that is a deeply personal story about characters that are three-dimensional and maybe reflect some universal truths about the human condition, then you should watch a movie like Red Doors. If you are only interested in seeing Asian Americans as superheros, hotties and only winning in the end, then you have to wait for the next installment of Jackie Chan Adventures (or go out and make our own damn movie). Don’t hold a movie like Red Doors to an unrealistic standard. That is like getting made at Woody Allen for not having enough car chasses in his movies. [...]

By: lizbet

lizbet — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:02:54 +0000

I think that the actors were interview very nice and a good intresting way were both the interviewers and the guest hade a good time
i did agree with some of what sung said about the table supporting asian americans and how they were represented with another race…. i also agree with mike when he said that sung is a handsome ,tall,sexy guy because he is…..i have a good time and i hope they keep it up…

By: real men are not » Blog Archive » Blurbs

real men are not » Blog Archive » Blurbs — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 06:55:43 +0000

[...] >>The Motel is a small film that looks awesome and is getting some of that indy buzz. Carmen and Jen at Addicted To Race have a great interview with some of the folks behind The Motel. Listen to the interview here. And you can see a trailer of the film here. [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:13:20 +0000

Awesome interview, great questions and answers. Everything they said was on point and I agree that we need to see some major changes in the way we’re portrayed. The indie route seems the way to go. I hope to see a lot more great work from your guests. Good luck to them, you, and I wish you all continued success.