Over-thinker. Easily distracted by shiny things. Oooh. Shiny.
My general knowledge of mahjong from my childhood (thanks Dad!) meant I had a basic idea of the meaning of the tiles in that scene, but I love this blog post that goes so much more in-depth by explaining how powerful it really was.
What was really happening in Crazy Rich Asians’ pivotal mahjong scene
I just saw Crazy Rich Asians and I loved it. Not just because I have a girl crush on Constance Wu (and her dimples), but it was so satisfying to have a proper rom-com on the big screen for once, where I actually could understand why the main couple are in love and their affection for each other made sense.
Plus it was delightfully filmed – I laughed, I cried, I know exactly what kind of over-the-top wedding I want, and I lost count of the chocoabs scenes.
I need Constace Wu to become the new Julia Roberts and the queen of rom-coms (or anything she wants, tbh – I just need her to star in all the things from now on). I wanna be Awkwafina’s BFF and I definitely wish I could give my mum a hug right now.
One of these days, too, I’ll make my way to Singapore where I’ll spend half my time on Satay Street. (Hey, I have my priorities!)
The Obsessive Dilettante 