ADELE LIM: Dropping CRAZY RICH ASIANS, Directing JOYRIDE, Overcoming Hollywood & staying TRUE 🎬

Adele Lim, Director, Writer and Producer gained widespread recognition for co-writing the screenplay for the blockbuster film "Crazy Rich Asians" - her work on this movie was lauded for its portrayal of contemporary Asian culture and its success in breaking barriers for representation in Hollywood. Lim is also recognized for her advocacy for inclusivity and representation in the entertainment industry. Her work and outspokenness have made her a prominent figure in discussions surrounding diversity in Hollywood.

Her creative vision, commitment to authentic storytelling, and efforts toward inclusivity continue to make Adele Lim a respected figure in the world of film and television. Welcome to the Pod Adele!

0:00 Welcome to the Durian Pod
0:06 Intro
1:29 Welcoming Adele to the Pod!
3:36 Amuse Bouche: Iberico Pork Fat Fired Kumiai Oysters
5:57 Trademarking "The Adele"
6:42 Adele's Origin - from Malaysia, Culinary discovery by Anthony Bourdain and then the move to Boston
9:33 How young love brought Adele to Los Angeles
10:23 Studying Beverly Hills 90210, adapting to a Southern Californian Accent and overcoming being the only Asian person in the writer's room
13:00 Being in TV and then failing, every other Wednesday
15:03 Developing a thicker skin, representation in the TV & Film Industry
16:47 David on unlearning what culturally you grow up with
17:20 How common stories, like being forced to be a doctor a lawyer, are common - but not something you should define yourself as
18:27 Jasper on the similarities between the Culinary World & the TV & Film Worlds
20:20 The Favorite Dish: Jumbo Thai Water Prawns with Pickled Peach Nam Jim reduction, smoked ocean trout row
22:06 Adele's reaction to the Favorite Dish. JUICY
22:51 Crazy Rich Asians, the impact of the movie, the fallout on the sequel, pay inequity and leaving the project
28:20 Adele's personal story about Mahjong and making dumplings
33:39 Jasper's Grandmother and Bracket Mahjong
36:13 Sign up for DraftKings (we're just messing) but hey we're looking for sponsors
36:43 Raya the Dragon, Disney and Animation
39:30 The meshing of cultures, deep cultural exploration and the meaning of Raya
42:40 Joyride, on Directing, and the biggest comedic rollercoaster of 2023
46:52 About John M. Chu, his influence and friendship
48:55 Jasper on culinary and finding balance
50:23 Hedy's Journey with her Co-Founder Ashley from Rooted Fare
51:43 The entertainment space as a whole and putting in the work for those 10,000 hours
54:42 The Final Bite: Astrea Oscietra Hybrid Caviar with Hokkaido Scallop with Yuzu Garlic Crema
56:46 Thank you to Astrea Caviar & Charlie!
58:24 Adele's future in TV and Movies
59:33 Ending the Pod

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