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Iridescence

Jeremy Hsing & Raylene Factora

Iridescence is defined as “showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.” Film and TV allow you to experience stories from different perspectives than your own, which can expand your worldview and allow you to live your life in a much more fulfilling and profound way. They transcend cultural/social barriers and finds a universality in the personal, thus expressing an iridescence. Iridescence is a Film & TV review podcast hosted by Ray and Jeremy, two UCLA undergrads passionate about storytelling. Follow our instagram @iridescencepodcast

Iridescence: Vanni Le on Disability

Topics covered include: how disability is defined, intersectionality in disability representation, when you should seek professional help for ADHD, and why there is stigma on disabilities in media and society

Nov 6, 2021

48 min

Iridescence: "Growing up as a Minority in America"

Topics covered include: If we felt American growing up, our hope for the future of America, and the importance of ethnic studies classes in disrupting the white-centric lens of history  Interviewers: Madeline Goore + Jeremy Hsing // Interviewee: Raylene Factora

Aug 7, 2021

31 min

Iridescence: "Mental Health Allyship"

Topics covered include: Why mental health statistics are increasing, the importance of overcoming shame, and how to be mental health ally Interviewer: Jeremy Hsing // Interviewees: Jenna Signorelli, Grace Fang

Aug 4, 2021

26 min

Iridescence: "Pursuing a Creative Career as an AAPI"

Topics covered include: Why it's important to have AAPI representation in media, examples of authentically inclusive AAPI content, what the Japanese saying "Shikata ga Aru" means to Christina, and the type of stories that Tiffany wants to tell Interviewer: Jeremy Hsing // Interviewees: Christina Campbell, Tiffany Hue

Aug 3, 2021

28 min

Iridescence: "Storytelling as a Mechanism for Change"

Topics covered include: If stories need to have mainstream appeal to evoke change, examples of storytelling that had a profound impact on society, if stories can stand the test of time, and how our perception of storytelling has change as we get older Interviewer: Jeremy Hsing Interviewee: Patrick Zhang, April Peng

Aug 1, 2021

33 min

Iridescence: "Understanding the Love Language and Cultural Differences of our Parents"

Topics covered include: Our relationships with our parents, how the rise of Asian hate crimes and rhetoric has affected us, and what Iridescence means to us Interviewer: Madeline Goore Interviewees: Jessika Wang, Angelina Hue, Rachel Kho

Jul 30, 2021

34 min

Iridescence: "Why and How I Made a Short Film"

Topics covered include: where the idea came from, what the story means to Jeremy, the process of filmmaking, as well as the goal of the project Interviewer: Madeline Goore // Interviewee: Jeremy Hsing

Jul 29, 2021

16 min

Iridescence: "Luca"

Topic's covered include: Luca’s mainstream appeal, the film’s experimental animation style, and how it ranks in the Pixar lexicon. This episode also features a bonus mini-rant from Jeremy about the plot holes in the film.

Jul 16, 2021

25 min

Iridescence: "Bo Burnham: Inside"

Topics covered include: Jeremy's obsession with Bo Burnham, how Bo's comedy special deviates from conventional stand-up, and more of why Jeremy is obsessed with Bo Burnham.

Jun 25, 2021

40 min

Iridescence: "Invincible"

Topics covered include: How the show contrasts the rest of the superhero lexicon, Jeremy and Raylene having random enthusiastic bursts of passion for the show's usage of intentional violence, and a reflection on the quietude of the show's diverse cast of characters. This episode also features a bonus mini-rant from Jeremy about Bo Burnham in anticipation for our next podcast on his new comedy special.

Jun 4, 2021

30 min