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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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).[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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...[/quote]

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.[/quote]

True. Did the movie show the Asian mom at all?  [/quote]

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