To All the Boys I've Loved Before on Netflix

[Anonymous]

No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

Just want to add I went on this little rant because the author is trying to portray her book/movie as a positive for Asian Americans, but based on reviews and what I've heard I don't see that (no interest in watching it). I'm sure its a fun rom-com though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

Just want to add I went on this little rant because the author is trying to portray her book/movie as a positive for Asian Americans, but based on reviews and what I've heard I don't see that (no interest in watching it). I'm sure its a fun rom-com though.

Not arguing with any of your points. However, at one point in the movie, the main character does point out how racist the Long Duck Dong character is.

[Anonymous]

Netflix is enticing Gen X to watch these shows by pulling in 80’s references. They do the same on 13 Reasons Why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

Just want to add I went on this little rant because the author is trying to portray her book/movie as a positive for Asian Americans, but based on reviews and what I've heard I don't see that (no interest in watching it). I'm sure its a fun rom-com though.

Not arguing with any of your points. However, at one point in the movie, the main character does point out how racist the Long Duck Dong character is.

Not PP. Yes, at the very least they did this. Movies are a different medium than books. They often need to or can summarize emotions/relevant information quicker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

Just want to add I went on this little rant because the author is trying to portray her book/movie as a positive for Asian Americans, but based on reviews and what I've heard I don't see that (no interest in watching it). I'm sure its a fun rom-com though.

Not arguing with any of your points. However, at one point in the movie, the main character does point out how racist the Long Duck Dong character is.

Yes, one review I read did point out that they acknowledge it’s racist, but that it’s still their favorite because of the white male heart throb. It really seems almost like satire!. Let’s ingore the racism against my own race, because of the super cute white guy.

I’ll get off my soapbox now...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

Just want to add I went on this little rant because the author is trying to portray her book/movie as a positive for Asian Americans, but based on reviews and what I've heard I don't see that (no interest in watching it). I'm sure its a fun rom-com though.

Not arguing with any of your points. However, at one point in the movie, the main character does point out how racist the Long Duck Dong character is.

Yes, one review I read did point out that they acknowledge it’s racist, but that it’s still their favorite because of the white male heart throb. It really seems almost like satire!. Let’s ingore the racism against my own race, because of the super cute white guy.

I’ll get off my soapbox now...

Her dad was white though.

One of the hottest Asian guys in a romantic movie lead that I remember growing up was in the wedding banquet and the character was gay. Twice removed from social norms.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Asian men as love interests in the book, and not surprising that this is the kind of story that Hollywood chooses to make into a movie.

Very disappointed, as Asian women are often seen as ok to be represented in media AS LONG AS they serve as love interests for non Asian men, and more often than not, white men.

The author did not include any minority love interests in her book. For the movie they decided change one love interest to African American, but I guess Asian men didn't warrant a change.

In the movie, the protaganists favorite movie is "Sixteen Candles". This is not in the book. Sixteen Candles is an particularly odd choice because this movie is very unpopular with Asian Americans because of its racist portrayal of Asian men (Long Duck Dong).

Just want to add I went on this little rant because the author is trying to portray her book/movie as a positive for Asian Americans, but based on reviews and what I've heard I don't see that (no interest in watching it). I'm sure its a fun rom-com though.

Not arguing with any of your points. However, at one point in the movie, the main character does point out how racist the Long Duck Dong character is.

Yes, one review I read did point out that they acknowledge it’s racist, but that it’s still their favorite because of the white male heart throb. It really seems almost like satire!. Let’s ingore the racism against my own race, because of the super cute white guy.

I’ll get off my soapbox now...

Her dad was white though.

One of the hottest Asian guys in a romantic movie lead that I remember growing up was in the wedding banquet and the character was gay. Twice removed from social norms.

True. Did the movie show the Asian mom at all?

[Anonymous]

The dad is a widower, which actually underscores yet another stereotype. In popular culture men are over represented as the single parent when in reality women were and are more often single parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By the way where does it take place - Seattle?
I’ve never been wherever it is but looks cool

My guess is Vancouver, and I'm embarrassed to say it looks like the same school as in "She's the Man".

definitely the same school in Vancouver (Point Grey Secondary).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The dad is a widower, which actually underscores yet another stereotype. In popular culture men are over represented as the single parent when in reality women were and are more often single parents.

Peter's mom is a single mom as his dad left them and has a new family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just watched this. My teenagers think it’s funny that Netflix recommends these teen rom coms for me.

Loved the movie. Way better than Kissing Booth.

I loved it too and my teens also make fun of my life of rom-cons. Agree that Kissing Booth was dreadful. I loved Set it Up though.

It was a great weekend with To All the Boys and Crazy Rich Asians premiering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:By the way where does it take place - Seattle?
I’ve never been wherever it is but looks cool

I think it's Portland! All the skylines in the movie show Mount Hood and the two bridges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The dad is a widower, which actually underscores yet another stereotype. In popular culture men are over represented as the single parent when in reality women were and are more often single parents.

Peter's mom is a single mom as his dad left them and has a new family.

BFD, nerdlinger.

Saving Hope
Full House
My Three Sons
Family Affair
Two and a half men
Castle
Andy Griffith
The courtship of Eddie’s father

10 things I hate about you
Three men and a baby
Pursuit of happiness
Love actually
Sleepless in Seattle
Jersey girl
I am Sam
To kill a mockingbird
We bought a zoo
Overboard
The pacifier
Kramer vs Kramer
—every f’in movie Disney ever did b/c the mother is always dead

Most single fathers are divorced. According to US Census numbers, the majority of children living with their fathers only are living with divorced dads, although the share who are living with never-married fathers has risen in recent years. By comparison, most single moms (49%) have never been married.

Also by Census figures, children living with a single father has increased from about 1% of all children in the 1960s to 4.35% in 2017.

Single dads in movies is well over 5%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The dad is a widower, which actually underscores yet another stereotype. In popular culture men are over represented as the single parent when in reality women were and are more often single parents.

So the only Asian people that exist in this movie are Asian girls who list after white guys?

No Asian dad. No Asian mom. No Asian brother. No Asian love interest?? How convenient. What a pivotal and proud moment for Asian Americans!