BING CHEN'S BLOG

@NYBongiovi’s words say it all. Beyond thrilled to share that @AumGroupHQ’s latest film, #PassingMovie, is heading to @Netflix! Can’t wait for the world to witness this indelible work of art that, despite taking place decades ago, eerily mirrors our own systemic prejudices--both imposed and projected--today. I'm still thinking about the Oscar-winning performances from its leads, Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson and its shocking—and controversial—ending (no spoilers). What a stunning debut from writer-director, Rebecca Hall. Kudos to powerhouse producer, Nina Yang Bongiovi, and dynamo @alwaysupintheair2.0 for letting us join them on this journey as Nina continues her reign as an unmatched tastemaker of talent who delivers socioculturally-essential stories that reshape our understanding of each other. Bravo to all! #representationmatters #representationmeansbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CK2fkwDpOZD/?igshid=1muuigs8ftq33

When I was a kid, like many, MLK Jr. was one of my three all-time heroes. When you’re 5, it’s tough to fully grasp the gravity of civil imbalance and the progressive steps it takes—over years—to even the world. So it goes to show how four little words (“I have a dream”) that moved a nation can move a child decades later. Thank you for changing things and for your legacy. This is my favorite MLK Jr. wisdom: life will fuck you then it will fuck you and the only thing to do is to just keep moving forward. #mlk #mlkday (at Washington Mall, Washington Dc) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMcvWHJhtN/?igshid=187kec0easoli

I only think about you all the time. 
📸 @taylorkahan #newyears #newyearseve #2021 (at Downtown LA)
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If I get on one knee, will you cross it? If I give you this rose, will it wilt when you touch it? It’s not him; it’s her. It’s just—she’s Not Ready. It’s just—Last Year he said This Year and now It’s Next Year Again. She moves back with her parents. It’s okay—it’s just for a week. She’ll call. She heard his fifth voicemail. She won’t be the only. It’s a big sea. But until then, he’ll rebound by picking fights over nothing with everyone in public then fighting everything he sees in the mirror alone. #htgth 📸 @taylorkahan https://www.instagram.com/p/CH1FIG_JES_/?igshid=1hmwyvtwdwr6t

Congratulations to this king, big brother @VinLin, on his last day at @Twitch, one of the most defining platforms/communities/fun places in history and now. See, children: you can still be a good person and do great things. Just wait till y’all see what he has next ✌🏼😇🙇🏻‍♂️ Read more at: https://vinlin.medium.com/to-the-twitch-community-70e8e43764a4 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyrJ2MJbuQ/?igshid=516lu6p2wngk

The @EmmaLBowenFdn has torn down doors for 1,300+ young multicultural change-agents to enter the world’s leading entertainment and technology firms for more than 3 decades. Honored to join these legends tomorrow at 3PM ET / 12PM PT on the future of streaming media. Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7769405758805197837 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtLMFGp8Zt/?igshid=1m9p1mbl37crn

Repost from @wongfuphil: that high school table of Gold guys hopes you #vote. But seriously: non-English speaking voters are more likely to physically show up at the polls. Wait with your elders, family members, and friends tomorrow! Don’t be deterred by the bull shitters. (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHG5LRLJjtS/?igshid=yxw6x2crxi53

4th grade throwback lolz (at Shanghai American School (SAS)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGWQqrNpmDV/?igshid=u6abq4thfp2j

Deedeyedoeetright (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQzHikp3kS/?igshid=1wt7iv0poh4s7

You’d better get your V card. #Vote at iwillvote.com (at The White House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJi6nbpB7l/?igshid=eg9s4jxhoxxo

#GoldOpen | Yellow Rose is—as far as we know—the first Filipino Hollywood studio-backed theatrical film in history. I may get in trouble for saying that but you know what—we have to celebrate the indomitable writer-director, @paragasdiane, and her sobering story of a young undocumented Filipina (Broadway princess @livevamaria) who finds resistance, courage, and hope in the form of music with legends @msleasalonga, and @realprincesspunzalan. Hooray for Asians from the South who love country music! The Filipinx community has been grossly omitted from American canon—which is made all-the-more-odd given the first Asians to descend upon North American were the Luzonians (a group of Filipinos) and today, are the second largest Asian ethnicity in the country. This Filipino History Month, join @GoldHouseCo and @CAPEUSA with our #GoldOpen Nation as we help us make history by supporting Yellow Rose this opening weekend to #1. Buy tickets at: https://bit.ly/YellowRoseFilm and learn how you can celebrate Filipinx businesses and more with #GoldOpen Premiere Pass linktr.ee/GoldOpen #YellowRoseChallenge #GoldOpen #FilipinoHistoryMonth (at Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF_J2M5psDz/?igshid=nllbwvly1z52

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) youth are the least likely to register to vote and show up (in 2016, only 49% of us showed up to vote). This isn’t on our parents--this is on us. AAPIs are also the fastest-growing demographic of eligible voters. That’s 11 million eligible voters with a growth rate of 139%, compared to the 7% growth of caucasians. We have the unique ability to reimagine the America we were born into. We must realize that it’s not just a system that’s omitted us--it’s ourselves who haven’t even registered.  We are one of the most crucial swing voter groups. Register to Vote at VOTE.ORG and vote early if you can. Visit the link in bio for more information on voting in your state. #GoldVote #AAPI2020 #NationalVoterRegistrationDay and #VoteReady https://www.instagram.com/p/CFbPyaVpruz/?igshid=1n171iaa787r

Last week, I was spoiled by my friends at @wbpictures who know I’m the biggest Christopher Nolan fan ever: we got to see @TENETfilm early in our own theatre! Memento, Inception, and Beauty & the Beast (original, obviously) are my favorite movies of all time so when I first saw the parallel time travel—err….inversion—trailer for TENET, I instantly became very, very wet. TENET is visually stunning and MUST be seen on the biggest, loudest screen possible. My favorite factoid is it was apparently cheaper to crash a real 747 than CGI it (LOL). Structurally, it’s almost too technically impressive (you’ll see why midway). My only gripes are I wish there was more heart so I could root for someone (but that’s Nolan for ya) and I wish the practical stakes were clearer in the second act. But I’m just me so what do I know? My two questions that I’ll pose as part of good social media practice with no actual intention of discussing are: 1) what’s the deal with the painting and 2) SPOILER: Max is definitely Neil. On the latter: that, alone, makes an impressive movie into a great one. Here’s why I think so and I’m starting to waste time reading more fan theories to confirmation bias me: 1a) Nolan never has multiple parallel threads that don’t intersect; they always revolve around the protagonist. The child, Max, and his relationship to his mother feels too equally weighted to the Protagonist’s. So he must be more. 1b) Pattinson clearly says he’ll see the Protagonist “at the beginning” at the end (child, anyone?). It’s not like Nolan to have that kind of cliffhanger. 1c) This wouldn’t be the first time Nolan misdirected with names (JGL’s Robin in The Dark Knight Rises, anyone?). Also, Maximilien is French spelling. The last four letters LIEN are Neil backwards. I’m still grappling with this as Max’s mother is English and father is Russian. Thank you for coming to my @TED talk. OK bye. #TENET #TENETFilm #NotSponsored #RealStan (at The Whitby Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFYVDfPpRNO/?igshid=1tapq62qhpvel

I’ve spent over a thousand dollars on Garrett’s popcorn. I eroute flights through Chicago instead of Houston to cop an XL bag of cheese and butter and sometimes caramel but never in the same bag so it’s two. I know; I could just make my own but cheese, like us, doesn’t go down equally. And sometimes, healthy olive oil popcorn just doesn’t cut it like cheese. Getting a special Garrett’s discount would let me spend more money on causes I care it. Like tipping extra in virtual concerts and catching more Legendary Pokémon to be the very best. Now, I know what you’re thinking: This Is Tacky. But shut up, mother; I didn’t ask you! This is not sponsored because I am not sponsored. Until then, I’ll rely on the generosity of friends who feed my…belly. Because I’m just a boy. Standing in front of Garrett’s. Asking it to gift him. To me, you are perfect. I just want it to be you I want so badly for it to be you. You complete me. 2 become 1. Merry Christmas. (at Garrett Popcorn- Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 1) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCNMu_CppqW/?igshid=8j2gsqk3q5qc

@campaignzero has launched #8CantWait, a list of 8 policies that, when combined, have the power to reduce police violence that results in death by up to 72%. These policies can be changed immediately—and have all already been enacted in some cities like San Francisco. They are common sense and easy to understand ideas regarding use-of-force that will make our communities safer. This plan is simple but not small — the impact of these policies will save lives. We’re supporting #8CantWait, and urge you to join us. Your mayor has the power to change them immediately, but we have to make the demand. Go to 8cantwait.org to take action in your own city with us today! #8cantwait https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBRzkGp46g/?igshid=1ao4r7z2cn9w3

#BlackLivesMatter #BlackoutTuesday #BlackandGold 🌓 go donate to EJI.ORG @eji_org https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6_3JGJX26/?igshid=dxn7r2e6uo07

Proud of @GoldHouseCo Co-Founders, the legendary @FarEastMovement and @Transparentfeed, for #OURIDENTITY: Project Blue Marble in collaboration with @AmazonMusic, @pacificbridgearts, #XRMMedia, and dozens of Asian artists and leaders from around the world for the fight against COVID19 and the xenophobia affecting Asian communities.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the @UnitedWay Worldwide and their efforts to support those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Stream the 8-hour show live on Amazon Music’s Twitch Channel (Twitch.tv/AmazonMusic) on Saturday, May 30 at 2pm PST. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAV2GsVJUrn/?igshid=hz6pje6zgcdx