Shortcomings
Pop Culture Happy Hour
English - August 10, 2023 04:10 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 10K ratingsFilm Reviews TV & Film After Shows culture health politics comedy news business interview science funny interviews Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The tart comedy Shortcomings is about a cynical cinephile with a lot of hang-ups. Ben (Justin H. Min) hates his job and is emotionally checked out of his relationship with his longtime girlfriend (Ally Maki). When the couple goes on a hiatus, he's forced to confront unresolved insecurities tied to his Asian-American identity. Directed by Randall Park, the film has a lot to say about interracial dating and intraracial conflict.
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