219: The Way of the Dragon

Hey film buds,every month here on the show is an opportunity for us. We can reexamine old favorites, find hidden gems, and learn from perspectives outside of our own, all in the world of film. This month, we decided to expand our horizons and learns more about American cinematic history by joining the nation in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.Introduction - 00:00Opening ChatAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage - 09:54Defining AAPISome AAPI HistoryThe History of AAPI Heritage MonthSome AAPI People of NoteTo begin our journey, we looked backward to the first major Asian movie star (technically born in San Francisco), Bruce Lee. This week, we looked at Bruce Lee's history, reviewed his movie The Way of the Dragon, and discussed Stunt-Performer/Actors.The Way of the Dragon - 28:52Bruce Lee HistoryProduction History and BackgroundReview and DiscussionFor the end of the show we got into some more recent topics. We discussed the Don't Worry Darling and Weird trailers, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man at 20, and more. If you haven't already, be sure to check out last week's episode.End of Show - 01:06:40What We’re WatchingNew TrailersSam Raimi’s Spider-Man at 20Star Wars DayTotal Runtime - 01:28:48Thanks y'all,The BudsBe a Friend to the Film Buds:thefilmbuds.comThe Buds on PatreonThe Buds on bandcamp@filmbuds on Twitter@thefilmbudspodcast on InstagramPaul’s Letterboxd