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The Frame® FOR December 15, 2016

Mike Mills' '20th Century Women'; the legacy of 'The Joy Luck Club'

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'20th Century Women' reflects how filmmaker Mike Mills was raised in a matriarchy

The writer-director tapped a lifetime of experience with strong, inspirational women, from his mother and sisters to his wife, Miranda July.
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Why 'The Joy Luck Club's success has never been repeated

The 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan's novel was supposed to usher in a new era for Asian-American storytelling in Hollywood. That hasn't been the case.
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