Tag: Crazy Rich Asians
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The 14 Best Horror Movies to Stream for Valentine’s Day
Roses are red. Violets are blue. We hate Valentine’s Day. How about you?Ok, “hate” is an overstatement. At the very least, capitalism’s annual ode to the big L-o-v-e is an excellent excuse to revisit our favorite rom-coms and dramatic love stories. From “The Notebook” and “Moonlight” to “Notting Hill” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” the best…
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At Midnight Review: A Charming But Familiar Rom-Com Runs Out Of Time
During the mythical Golden Age of Hollywood, the romantic-comedy genre could be relied upon as a consistently entertaining, star-studded, and profitable performer at the box office, year in and year out. We’ve fallen quite a long way in the years since despite some recent breakthrough hits like “Crazy Rich Asians” or last year’s double-whammy of…
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Constance Wu: I Had to Take a ‘Break’ from Hollywood After Fellow Asian Actress Told Me I Was a ‘Disgrace’
Constance Wu returned to social media for the first time in three years to open up about her break from acting.Ahead of the release of her memoir “Making a Scene,” the “Crazy Rich Asians” actress addressed the backlash she received after tweeting about the renewal of “Fresh Off the Boat.” Wu wrote (via The Hollywood…
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Adds ‘Superstore’ Star Nico Santos – Film News in Brief
Nico Santos, from “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Superstore,” will star in Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” in an unspecified role.Stantos joins an already sprawling ensemble, including the returning cast Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sylvester Stallone and Elizabeth Debicki, as well…
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The west misses the point of Everything Everywhere All at Once – it gets the Asian psyche
Failure to understand the film’s message is just another example of the way Hollywood continues to dismiss Asian achievement and storiesIt isn’t every day the Chinese community – or Asians for that matter – see their stories writ large in Hollywood. You have The Joy Luck Club in 1993 and, more than 20 years later,…
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Spin-Off Will Show Gemma Chan and Harry Shum Jr.’s Love Story
The “Crazy Rich Asians” cinematic universe is expanding. A new spin-off film, centered on fan favorite characters played by Gemma Chan and Harry Shum Jr., is reportedly in the works.The yet-untitled Warner Bros. project will be written by Emmy-nominated “Barry” screenwriter and producer Jason Kim and will be in continuity with the upcoming “Crazy Rich…
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Crazy Rich Asians Spin-Off Movie Announced, Actual Sequel Still In The Works
Crowd-pleasing rom-com “Crazy Rich Asians” ends, like so many movies these days, with a mid-credits scene. The brief sequence shows Gemma Chan’s Astrid, who just ended an unhappy marriage, sharing a meaningful glance with her ex-fiance Charlie (Harry Shum Jr.) at a party. Now, it seems that hinted-at romance is getting its own full-length movie,…
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Ke Huy Quan Returned to Acting Because ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Gave Him ‘Serious Fomo’
One of the many highlights of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is the return of Ke Huy Quan, who gives a heartbreaking (and stunt-laden) performance as Waymond Wang in the Daniels’ hit multiverse film. Quan was best known as a 1980s child star, having famously played Short Round in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of…
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‘One Perfect Shot’: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Costume Designer Recalls Dressing Michelle Yeoh in a ‘Queenly Way’
HBO Max’s new series “One Perfect Shot” is a masterclass in filmmaking. Ava DuVernay hosts and executive produces the series, inspired by the Twitter account of the same name.Patty Jenkins, Aaron Sorkin, Kasi Lemmons, Jon M. Chu, Malcolm D. Lee and Michael Mann are among the featured filmmakers who share their obstacles, challenges, lessons and…
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The Suicide Squad Star Daniela Melchior (Aka Ratcatcher 2) In Talks To Join Fast & Furious 10
Following her breakout performance in James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” in 2021, fans have been clamoring to see what Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior would be doing next. While many were hoping for a “Peacemaker”-esque spinoff for Ratcatcher 2 and Sebastian, her next film will be “Assassin Club” featuring “Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding. But with…