https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2 Made with panache en-us 2017-04-25 04:38:03 UTC 2025-11-25 17:44:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Terminator.png https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/170097442 1. Yes, Can be seen in movies like Ghost in the shel l and The great wall. These movies are supposed to be an Asian movies but instead they mostly use Caucasians to portray  the character inside the movies. 
2. Caucasians are represented as a hero. They always be the one that save the day in the movies. Asians always portray characters which are nerdy, only a sidekick, and unsexy. ]]> 2017-05-05 04:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/170097442 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913556 1. Is it still applicable?
- Yes. In modern century, globalisation is also very much western influenced. (Expressing yourself [freedom of speech], equal rights etc.)

2. How are each represented?
- Asian are often depicted to be backward/traditional in Western films. Culture/values are often held back etc.
Can also be underestimated in terms of ideas, powers OR being overly smart, overachievers (for 21st century films)
- Westerns are often seen to be colonisers enforcing authority, condescending etc in Asian films

]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913556 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913565  1. Yes. Asian countries follow very closely to the western cultures.  (Westernised)

2. Westerns are usually the heroes.  Asians are often seen as the scholars and inferior to the westerners, as they are the minorities. Asians also experience racism much more than Caucasians. ]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913565 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913575 1. Yes. But it is heading towards a direction of more representation of races and cultures.

2. Caucasians in asian films are represented by having a superior role in the movie. 
Asians are represented as the minority in western films. Stereotypical jobs (Scientists, Doctors, Sidekicks)]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913575 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913581 1.  yes. there evident evil

2.   Caucasians are shown  as rich, cocky and with an accent and mighty. Movies like shanghai noon, birth of the dragon 

asians in western film: all of them are smart with skillful martials arts. Such as transformers: the age of extinction
 ]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913581 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913587 1. Cultural Imperialism is still prevalent but it's less pronounced now because of the growing prosperity of Asian countries. 

2. Caucasians are typically portrayed as authoritative figures in Asian films. However they are often shown to misuse their power and are often the antagonists in films.

Asians portrayed in Western films are often studious, bespectacled and meek. ]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913587 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913589 1. Jon doesnt think so la. People are aware of it and can see through it and it doesnt bother them. Even Netflix an American streaming platofrm has K-dramas

2. God-Complex for Westerners in Asians films
Or they are dicpected initally as "betters" but in the end get overthrown

Where Asians are depicted as weird eg. Pitch Perfect]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913589 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913594 1. 
This ideology isn't as rampant as in past decades; but it is still commonly used.

2. They are often portrayed as strong and powerful in Asian movies; for example in IP Man 2, the main antagonists was this White boxer who literally destroyed every Asian fighter he faced off; aside from IP Man. 
Asians are often play supporting roles in Western films; either as the tech geek or the martial arts expert. ]]> 2018-05-04 05:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913594 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913613 1) Yes. Example the Marvel Movies, the characters are mainly American and they have all the advanced technology. The movies also reinforce how America is the big brother to the world and are responsible to protect the world. 

2. In Modern Asian Movies, the Caucasians generally have a minor role. However, they are shown to be authoritative and of some power. 

In Western Movies, Asians are depicted to be of a lower class and are less educated compared to the Americans. However, in some movies they are depicted to be the smart one. ]]> 2018-05-04 05:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913613 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913635 1. Yes, it is still evident in various modern films like Ip Man 2. Westerners are casted in asian roles as seen in Aloha and Ghost in the Shell. 

2. Westerners are represented as dominant and arrogant villains in Asian films who are only concerned with their own agendas at the expense of the asian community. 

Asians are depicted as characters who are skilled, intelligent or wise. As seen in G.I Joe or The Karate Kid. They play pivotal roles that help the protagonist achieve their mission. ]]> 2018-05-04 05:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913635 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913682 1) Yes.

2) Westerners in the Asian film will always be dominant and play the bad guy role. While the Asians in a Western film will always be portrayed as the skill fighter or very intelligent people]]> 2018-05-04 05:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913682 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913685 1. Yes.
2. Caucasians - represented in a role with higher power/superiority.
e.g. Ip Man
Asians - sidekicks, stereotype of all asians knows martial art.
e.g. Green Hornet, The Hangover]]> 2018-05-04 05:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913685 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913771 1. Yes.
2. E.g. CZ12 (Jackie Chan Movie)/ IP Man. Caucasians are portrayed as the bad guy in Asian movies. Or more superior/holding a higher management position in workplace.
Asians are represented as e.g. the genius/professor in western films. Someone who's smart but still not as superior compared to the westerners.]]> 2018-05-04 05:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913771 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913915
2) Caucasian are often depicted as the ill mannered, cocky, bullies in Asian films. On the other hand, Asians are depicted to be the weak, poor, or pushovers in Western Films.  ]]> 2018-05-04 05:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257913915 s3683954 https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257914138 1) Yes it is still prominent.

2) Caucasians are portrayed as more superior and powerful in Western films.]]> 2018-05-04 05:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jesslynism/p608q0g3f8o2/wish/257914138