The Rise Of Comic Malaysia

Kam Raslan | Sharmila Ganesan | Vernon Adrian Emuang

26-Apr-19 21:00

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This week our three culture vultures discuss the Avengers' final saga and the rise of Malaysian comedy. First off Bigger Picture's Sharmila Ganesan anticipates Avengers: Endgame and reflects on her personal milestones tied to each Avengers movie that has come out in the past. Kam Raslan then splinters off discussing foreign movies and its impact on a viewer. Last but not least, Vernon Adrian Emuang shares his recent experiences with local stand up comedy and anticipates the rise of "Comic Malaysia".

Produced by: Ali Johan

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Categories: Business Analysis, Film, History, People and Places

Tags: Avengers: Endgame, tropes, comedy, foreign movies, Marvel, Avengers, Hollywood, Comedy Crackhouse, Malaysian cinema, New Naratif,

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