3.5 out of 5 stars (Above Average) Crazy Rich Asians is a pretty big deal. Not only is it a mainstream film promoting positive representation of Asian culture, but it is also a funny, sweet, and sometimes thought-provoking look at the bonds of family. Anyone expecting this to be a turn-your-brain-off yuk fest will surely… Continue Reading
New “Kid” Kicks in the Right Direction
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) In 1984, there was a story of a teen that learned kung-fu from a maintenance man because the kid got beat up by bullies. That was the plot of “The Karate Kid” then, and now. This version, set in modern-day China, is better in pace and action. Great… Continue Reading
“Penelope”: Down and snout
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) Penelope (played by Christina Ricci) is a girl with a pig snout for a nose. Many years before she was born, a witch put a curse on her family: the next newborn girl would have the face of a pig. The curse… Continue Reading