ZacPensol t1_jearj8x wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:33 PM

I remember a short spell of liking the old Charlie Chan movies when I'd catch them on TV as a kid, and somewhat had my interest more recently reinvigorated after reading the graphic novel, 'The Good Asian', which I believe was inspired in-part by those Chan stories.

Obviously there are some problems with the character's portrayal in those older films, but at his heart I think the character is really unique and has some great potential. Would love to see a modern adaptation with the character, and with Yeoh's star burning brighter than ever hopefully she can get somewhere with her ideas.

polybiusbabe t1_jecd285 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:52 PM

did you enjoy the good asian? i've been thinking about picking it up, as i am interested in noir, especially with historical context & social commentary.

ZacPensol t1_jed10k3 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:57 AM

I'm only half-way through it so far (read the first volume and only recently picked up the second) but I have enjoyed it. Like you it appealed to me for its noir style, but also serving as kind of a slice of lesser-known real history.