The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America

The critical and financial success of Crazy Rich Asians in 2018 ignited new fires in Hollywood to create and back Asian-centric stories. The Golden Screen is an in-depth look at those films and the factors that played into their success, featuring commentary and conversations from Hollywood's most visible faces. It includes beautiful, original artwork from nine esteemed Asian illustrators and is perfect for movie and history fans alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

The success of Crazy Rich Asians in 2018 ignited a renewed interest in Hollywood to create and support Asian-centric stories. Since then, the number of movies featuring Asian Americans, both in front of and behind the camera, has surged, ushering in a new era of filmmaking. While many films, such as The Joy Luck Club in 1993, paved the way for Asian American-led films before Crazy Rich Asians, it is important to recognize that the film's success has opened up opportunities for a broader range of Asian actors and filmmakers to gain recognition and success in the industry.

The Golden Screen is a comprehensive exploration of these films and the factors that contributed to their success. The book features commentary and conversations from prominent figures in Hollywood, including Simu Liu, Lulu Wang, Daniel Dae Kim, Janet Yang, Ronny Chieng, Alice Wu, and Ken Jeong. It provides insight into the movies that inspired today's modern stars to enter the world of moviemaking and how they are paying it forward to the next generation of creators.

Featuring beautiful, original artwork from nine esteemed Asian illustrators, including Toma Nguyen, barbarian flower, Jun Cen, Cryssy Cheung, Cliff Chiang, Yu-Ming Huang, JiYeun Kang, Ashraf Omar, and Zi Xu, The Golden Screen is a stunning keepsake and collection of over 100 photographs and original art. It is perfect for movie and history fans alike, reaffirming the importance of the Asian American film canon and the diverse range of people involved in its creation.

In conclusion, the success of Crazy Rich Asians has been a game-changer for Hollywood, opening up opportunities for a broader range of Asian actors and filmmakers to gain recognition and success. The Golden Screen is a valuable contribution to the understanding and appreciation of the Asian American film canon and its impact on the industry.

Dimension: 241 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780762482221