Yin & Young EP39 - Filmmaker Darren Kwan and Post Oscars Talk

Highlights* Darren Kwan - originally from the Bay Area, worked at a tech company in Silicon Valley before deciding on a career change to filmmaking.* James and Darren met at the De Anza College film department. Reconnected with James when he recognized Darren on the street in downtown LA.* Darren’s latest film is about the cuddling industry.* Tangent into Robert Kraft getting busted going to a massage parlor that has happy endings.* James and Darren shot a short film in the tunnels under downtown LA.—* 25:44 Oscars Talk. Everyone breaks down the issues they had with the Green Book: story pacing, racism, and replay value.* Discussion on the films that should’ve won Best Picture.—* 57:13 Moving on to the Best Documentary category, the Oscar nominated film: Minding the Gap:* Darren expresses his connection to Kiere’s story and lack of connection to Zack’s story.* Dan was impressed by the narrative structure of the documentary.* James likes the film but gets heated about how it does not address racism against Asians.* 01:19:35 - Best Animated Film, Yin and Young both agree on “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” as a solid winner.—Language Corner* Japanese - 参った (まいった maitta）- a) I give up, b) I’m beaten, c) overwhelmed* Mandarin - 厭世臉 (yan4shi4lian3) - literally “hate world face”. A cool, smile-less, serious look that women have.* Cantonese - 身體健康 (san1tai2 gin6hong1) - lit. body healthy, wish you good health. Said during Lunar New Year.—Links:* Darren Kwan on Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user32586431* Oscar Nominations 2019: Full List – https://variety.com/2019/film/news/oscar-nominations-2019-list-1203112405/—Yin & Young links:* Main Website: http://www.jamesyshih.com/yin-young-podcast/* iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yin-young-podcast-jys/id1185421015?mt=2* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yinyoungpodcast/* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvtVW6pVPeKFn7H_6ai8lA?* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BF7YXqVAEk9EXVr45gWy4?si=3wrdb9VpSR-p3yQygvLtdw* Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/yin-young-podcast