In the vast landscape of Hollywood’s recent offerings, a plethora of (finally well-made) films and tv shows targeting Asian-Americans has emerged. They span across all genres: romantic comedies (Crazy Rich Asians), coming-of-age stories (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Marvel films (Shang-Chi), and action comedies (The Brother’s Sun). But there was one show that was a cinematic anomaly in 2023: Beef. I have an affinity for films / tv shows that are unpredictable and offer something that has never been seen before. I have an even deeper appreciation for those that intricately weave narratives around the unique challenges of the Asian-American experience. Created by Lee Sung Jin, Beef accomplishes both of these feats.
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I am an ABC — Australian Born Chinese. The term highlights my cultural dissonance from my Chinese heritage due to growing up in Australia.…