On-Screen Kimistry takes a closer look at how actors of Asian descent show up on screen — for better or for worse. Hosts Brian Kim and Roy Kim review everything from groundbreaking films to outright flops, mixing cultural insight with sharp critique and plenty of laughs. Not every movie we cover is good (some are truly awful), but each one says something about how Hollywood views us — and impacts how we see ourselves. Provocative, funny, and unafraid to call it like it is, On-Screen Kimistry is where film talk meets representation.
Brian and Roy discuss Sixteen Candles. It sucked. It's a wretched, racist, misogynist movie. John Hughes, not only do we have questions, we have pitchforks. Strap on your headgear, park your Porsche 944, and join us as we rip into the final movie of Season 1!
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17 Oct 2025
The Karate Kid (1&2)
Roy and Brian discuss The Karate Kid, parts 1 and 2! At long last we get to talk about two movies that we respect and enjoy so much. We witness humble handyman Mr. Miyagi become a beloved mentor who transforms his own quiet grief and wartime scars into wisdom that shapes a struggling boy’s character. Miyagi's calm strength and spiritual philosophy turn violence into discipline and fear into self-respect. When he returns to Okinawa, Miyagi must reconcile with his past and show that true honor lies not in winning fights, but in mastering one’s heart. (Thanks ChatGPT for the summary!)
By the way, did you know Pat Morita can do an excellent impersonation of Redd Foxx? (https://youtu.be/jFyW2siBymU?si=Huubqj8Fn7yiSoHl)
If you're ready, pull out those chopsticks and let your hair down, let's discuss The Karate Kid!
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6 Oct 2025
The Goonies
Roy and Brian discuss The Goonies, a 1985 Steven Spielberg film about a group of kids from Astoria, Oregon, who try to find the hidden treasure of One-Eyed Willy in order to save their neighborhood from capitalistic developers.
We talk about the movie's nostalgia and also its very problematic depictions of boys' treatment of girls, the exploitation of immigrants, fat shaming, and more. We also share our thoughts about the portrayal of Data, played by young Ke Huy Quan. (To give you a hint, ask yourself, what do you remember most about Data?) Lace up your slick shoes, pop in a Cyndi Lauper cassette, and let's discuss The Goonies!
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29 Sept 2025
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Roy and Brian discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, a 1984 film that Roger Ebert called "a roller-coaster ride, a visual extravaganza, a technical triumph, and a whole lot of fun." Well... it definitely was a visual spectacle, and it had an iconic soundtrack, but it sure wasn't a whole lot of fun for worldwide Asian viewers. Rewatching it as adults, we can see why (ugh).
We talk about the movie's depictions of Asians, the harmful tropes it reinforced, but also some of the redeeming qualities we found along the way. Suffice to say, Steven Spielberg we have questions! So grab onto a rope bridge and hang on tight, we're going for a ride!
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27 Sept 2025
Year of the Dragon
Brian and Roy discuss Year of the Dragon, a 1985 film that pretty much made us want to vomit. It's about a Vietnam veteran-turned-New York cop who wages war against the rising power of Chinese triads in Chinatown. The director Michael Cimino claimed that the movie was trying to depict racism, but we think it's just straight up racist. We wonder if you agree? Put on your favorite Cantonese record, pour some chrysanthemum tea, and join us in Stanley White hell!
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25 Sept 2025
KPop Demon Hunters (Synchronized Commentary)
Bonus episode! Join Brian for a synchronized commentary of Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters. He will react in real time to every culturally rich scene, giving insights, analysis, and personal stories. It will be like watching the movie with your very well informed roomie. Get it? Roomie? Rumi?
So yeah, crack open a soda pop, snuggle with your Golden retriever, and if you're constipated, take some MiraLax. Let's Takedown fascism - oops I mean - let's do this!
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15 Sept 2025
Big Trouble in Little China
To kick off our podcast, Brian and Roy talk about Big Trouble in Little China, a truly bizarre 1980's film that mixes attempts at kung fu, Asian mysticism, and gross orientalism. As we unpack its place in Asian American movie representation, one burning question remains for director John Carpenter: Who on earth is this movie for?? Put on your favorite Member's Only jacket and join us on our first episode!
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