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Dazzling ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ a Little Too Cliché to be Revolutionary

Film Reviews Reviews By Heather Turk|August 15, 2018 |0

By HEATHER TURK Front Row Features Film Critic While cultures may be different the world over, the concept of love is truly universal. Most everyone loves a good love story—no pun intended—regardless of one’s nationality or skin color. Warner Bros.’ new romantic-comedy, “Crazy Rich Asians,” remin [...]

Photos: Author, Filmmakers Talk Bringing ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ to Big Screen

Film Features Photos Photo Gallery By Angela Dawson|August 11, 2018 |0

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Author, Filmmakers Talk Bringing ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ to Big Screen

Features Film Features By Angela Dawson|August 11, 2018 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD— “Crazy Rich Asians” is a romantic comedy based on the wildly popular bestseller by Singapore-born author Kevin Kwan (who has published two more equally successful books in the series). The film, arriving in theaters Wednesday Aug. 15, is being hailed [...]

Photos: EXCLUSIVE: Jon M. Chu Reveals ‘Now You See Me 2’ on Home Entertainment

DVD Features Photos News Photos Photo Gallery By Angela Dawson|September 4, 2016 |0

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EXCLUSIVE: Jon M. Chu Reveals ‘Now You See Me 2’ on Home Entertainment

DVD Features Features News By Angela Dawson|September 4, 2016 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—Jon M. Chu is best known for directing the dance-filled “Step Up” films along with the “Justin Bieber Believe” rise-to-fame documentary. The Palo Alto, Calif.-born filmmaker now changes his focus to something a little more magical in the globetrotting [...]

From ‘Nashville’ to Hollywood, Aubrey Peeples Takes Iconic Role

Features Film Features By Angela Dawson|October 21, 2015 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—Talk about synergy. Back in the ‘80s, Hasbro hired an advertising agency to create an animated TV series centering on its line of rock star dolls, aimed at tween girls. The plot revolved around a young music company owner named Jerrica Benton who, thr [...]