15.5 Crazy Talented Asians

In this week’s bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the (not-so-great) history of east Asian representation in Hollywood film and TV shows, as well as recent examples of great things to watch!Books, etc. discussed in this episode:Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff YangKayla’s sources for this week’s discussion:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrayal_of_East_Asians_in_American_film_and_theaterhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/the-complex-history-of-asian-americans-in-movies-from-the-silent-era-to-crazy-rich-asians/2018/08/08/77bc4176-9666-11e8-810c-5fa705927d54_story.htmlhttps://variety.com/lists/asian-movie-roles-best-worst-breakfast-at-tiffanys/emily-in-paris/ Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next week as we discuss The Price of Salt (or, Carol) by Patricia HighsmithHere is the cocktail recipe for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!Sloe Gin Fizz via liquor.comINGREDIENTS1 ½ oz sloe gin1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed¾ oz simple syrupClub soda, to topGarnish: lemon wedge, cherryINSTRUCTIONSAdd the sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilledFill a highball or Collins glass with ice and strain the contents of the shaker into the glassTop with club sodaGarnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry