Director Adele Lim: Dropping Crazy Rich Asians, Directing Joyride, the power of Mahjong and Dumplings, Becoming a Force in Hollywood

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!

0:06 Intro

1:29 Intro

1:44 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

46:36 Adele's advice on writing and the impact of being in the moment

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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