May 20 2017 28 mins
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story made a point to have a diverse cast, to speak to the unifying effect of a common enemy. Lucasfilm additionally made an effort to include international talent, casting overseas stars Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen in key roles.
Join John and Mike as they discuss Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly. A box office success in China, they look at how well it translates to a foreign audience, what it reveals about how native language allows more nuance in actors' performances, and historical influences on Star Wars from Asian cinema.
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Join John and Mike as they discuss Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly. A box office success in China, they look at how well it translates to a foreign audience, what it reveals about how native language allows more nuance in actors' performances, and historical influences on Star Wars from Asian cinema.
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