List of Asians spotted in the Sex and the City movie, which opened number one at the box office this weekend (yes, I watched it, and I ain't ashamed to admit it):
1. Charlotte's cute adopted daughter from China, Lily, played by Alexandra and Parker Fong (twins). The gals teach her to say "sex." I guess it had to happen sooner or later.
2. Carrie and Mr. Big's realtor. An older lady wearing lots of makeup.
3. Woman having wild sex with Samantha's neighbor. Very, very naked.
4. Man with an extremely impressive resume interviewing for the job of Carrie's assistant... wearing bright pink heels. Goes from overqualified to emasculated in about nine seconds.
5. Dude with a ponytail, serving Samantha a drink. Seen at a distance. No lines.
Okay, I know I'm being nitpicky about a piece of pop culture fluff, but this is what I do. I can't help it. So what does it mean when a movie rakes in $56 million its opening weekend, is considered something of a cultural phenomenon, and a reflection of our society... and this is the best we can in terms of Asian American representation? I know, it's really the same old story.
UPDATE: Okay, I totally forgot about the Sikh man driving the cab. Also, there were a handful of scattered Asians roaming around the scene in Chinatown. Of course! Gentrification of the lower east side and all. And that's it. Those are all the Asians in "the City." Just like real life, right?
