this whole discussion about a Mulan life-action baffles me. Like… I love the fun with Mushu and all but? Why do we need a Disney remake of the movie when there is
a pretty much epic
beautiful
actually Chinese version
with great characters
and Mulan’s more accurate story
readily available???
Since 2009??
Well I know what I am watching now
UPDATE: I just watched this and I have so many emotions. Seriously, check this out
OOH! On my list!
i didnt know this existed!!! ok
I’ve failed all my followers for not letting them know about this immediately. I’m sorry you guys missed out.
Here is a link to watch it free online with English subtitles.
Just as a warning, it is a little violent, some horses are killed during the battles, and there is a scene where Wentai cuts open his wrist. It is a very good movie, I just finished watching it and would recommend everyone watch it.
I’m sorry, but if you think you can only make a sexy Hollywood movie by infringing on a woman’s safety and well-being, then you are 900% doing it wrong.
Is the queer-coding in Joint Security Area intentional because I’m liking this movie but I’m not sure if it’s for the intended reason
In class discussion today one of my classmates described it as “like Romeo and Juliet but with friends” and I’m dying. “Like this famous romance but yknow not romantic or anything because they’re all guys”
Straight people interpreting light queer coding is wild
I’m curious, who was queer coded in JSA? I didn’t notice at the time, but it was a while ago and things may have slipped my notice.
It’s directed beautifully, they subtly show feminism without exclusively bad mouthing men, and without hesitating they show the issue of how girls are viewed in India. I can safely say that the level of misogyny is in a lot of Asian countries, households and community, it really hits close to home.
They even mentioned the reality of underage marriage and why it’s a problem.
Believe me, it’s an empowering movie and whoever stands with women’s rights will understand what I mean.
since the movie wasn’t mentioned i took the liberty of looking for it! It looks amazing and is the second highest-grossing film at the worldwide box office (x)
It’s called Dangal and you can watch the trailer here
I have watched it and another tidbit is that it is actually based on a true story! Geeta and Babita Phogat won medals for their country in the Commonwealth Games and they come from a state in India (Haryana) that is generally known to be not that progressive.
This is Geeta:
This is Babita
and this is their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat,
The story is inspiring, amazing and every single one of you should watch it by hook or by crook.
Amir Khan (the actor playing the father) has a history of staring and directing films that are very socially aware and most films he takes part in are beautiful in their message.
Highly recommend this movie!!
Listen, I live in India and I witness firsthand the amount of sexism there is here every day. THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING. watch it, please.
Speaking as the the child of Indian immigrants, this is a 10/10 story and film. And I say this as someone who really dislikes Bollywood cinema
Everybody needs to watch this movie because it’s awesome. And it has a killer soundtrack too. Thanks for the rec!
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