ISSUE 56: Michael Sun Lee
And his favorite music/movies.
THE YELLOW PAGES is a newsletter recommending Asian and AAPI films, music, writing, and other inspiration — all the artsy things I wished for growing up!
There are so many actors who have been in my orbit for years who feel familiar to me because we have many friends and colleagues in common — but we don’t actually know one another. That’s why I’m so grateful for this platform, because it gives me the excuse to reach out and connect — just like I did with actor Michael Sun Lee.
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to/watch our interview, here it is again.
Today, Michael is back and is sharing with us his list of favorite movies, plus a playlist of songs! Below the paywall are this month’s recs.
Name/Pronouns:
Michael Sun Lee (He/Him)
Where are you?
Los Angeles or Hawaii.
What do you do?
Unemployed Actor.
How do you identify?
I identify as Beige — I am an Asian born and raised on Oahu so I am “PolynAsian” methinks.
Anything coming up you’d like to promote?
I’m in this video game: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (“BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTION”).
🎬 MOVIES
Seven Samurai — a beautiful, must-see film.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon — a masterpiece with the masters, Chow Yun-Fat and Michelle Yeoh.
Everything Everywhere All At Once — groundbreaking and thought-provoking.
Crazy Rich Asians — a fun and entertaining rom-com.
The Joy Luck Club — timeless classic.
Big Trouble in Little China - cult classic.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story — Oscar-worthy performance by Jason Scott Lee.
Enter the Dragon — a must-see movie.
🎶 MUSIC
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