Jon M. Chu: Hollywood storyteller and director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights

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4.6 • 667 Ratings

🗓️ 25 August 2021

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Hollywood Storyteller Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, is this week's guest on Remarkable People podcast. He shares how his passion for creating video started and his love for Macs, much to Guy's delight. Jon also talks about the cultural importance of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights. A must-listen for creatives, storytellers, and movie lovers! Tune into Remarkable People and enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:44.4	I'm Guy Kawasaki and this is Remarkable People.
0:52.7	This episode's remarkable guest is John M. Chu.
0:57.0	John is a film and television director, producer, and screenwriter.
1:01.0	He may be best known for directing Crazy Rich Asians and in the Heights.
1:06.0	In fact, if you wanted to get the most out of this episode, you should stop right here and go and watch
1:14.0	crazy rich Asians and in the Heights. Go ahead. We'll be waiting when you get back. Welcome back.
1:22.3	Not that John would keep score this way, but his films have grossed more than one billion dollars.
1:27.8	The other films that he directed include Step Up 2, The Streets, Step Up 2, 3D,
1:34.0	Gem and the Holograms, Justin Bieber, Never Say Never, I saw that, I love that movie,
1:39.6	Justin Bieber's Believe, Now You See Me Too, and G.II. Joe retaliation. John was born in Palo Alto and
1:47.2	raised in Los Altoes. Here's a small world story. When I lived in that area, I often ate at his
1:53.0	parents' restaurant. It's called Chef Chews. The restaurant is still operating in Los Altos.
1:58.5	If you go there, do not miss the Beijing Duck, which you must order in advance.
2:04.6	John is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he created a student short called When the Kids Are Away.
2:11.8	The great story is that John was, quote, unquote, discovered when Stephen Spielberg saw the film.
2:17.6	John is currently directing Wicked.
2:19.7	This episode of Remarkable People is brought you by Remarkable, the paper tablet company.
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