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The Landmark Asian-American Musical That Never Got Its Oscar Due

The Landmark Asian-American Musical That Never Got Its Oscar Due

FromLittle Gold Men by Vanity Fair


The Landmark Asian-American Musical That Never Got Its Oscar Due

FromLittle Gold Men by Vanity Fair

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, a look back at 1961's Flower Drum Song, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was the first major Hollywood film to star an almost entirely Asian and Asian-American cast— and the last one for decades. Plus, updates on the status of the WGA strike and a look at promising series Yellowjackets and A Small Light.

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Released:
May 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory.