Brian Tyree Henry's road to and from 'Atlanta'

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Brian Tyree Henry's road to and from 'Atlanta'

The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the rapper Paper Boi on Donald Glover's offbeat series; film critic Justin Chang on the "flawed but vital milestone" that is "Crazy Rich Asians"; a look back at a landmark movie with an all-Asian cast: "The Joy Luck Club."

Brian Tyree Henry plays Alfred Miles, aka Paper Boi, on the FX series "Atlanta."

Here's today's lineup:

Brian Tyree Henry is the world-weary rapper on 'Atlanta'

The actor talks about his Emmy-nominated role as Paper Boi, the rapper who struggles with minor fame on Donald Glover's off-beat series. He also discusses his recent performance in the Broadway production of "Lobby Hero." (In full episode interview starts at 8:18)

A "flawed but vital milestone"

(Starts at 1:18)

Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang talks about his take on "Crazy Rich Asians," the much-anticipated movie that features an all Asian cast.

Before 'Crazy Rich Asians,' there was 'The Joy Luck Club'

(Starts at 20:16)

Twenty-five years ago, the film adaptation of Amy Tan's novel broke new ground as a Hollywood movie with a mostly Asian cast. KPCC podcast producer James Kim takes a look back at the landmark film.