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Tag: Lisa Lu

Movie Review ~ Crazy Rich Asians

The Facts: Synopsis: This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. Stars: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Lisa Lu, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Remi Hii, Nico Santos, Jing Lusi, Ken Jeong Director:…
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August 17, 2018
Mid-Day Mini ~ The Joy Luck Club

The Facts: Synopsis: The life histories of four Asian women and their daughters reflect and guide each other. Stars: Tamlyn Tomita, Rosalind Chao, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen, Lisa Lu, Ming-Na, Lauren Tom Director: Wayne Wang Rated: R Running Length: 139 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: This adaptation of Amy Tan’s celebrated 1989 novel had the…
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March 27, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Dangerous Liaisons (2012)

Synopsis: In Shanghai, an aging socialite’s infatuation with her ex-boyfriend manifests itself as a risky game, where her former lover agrees to seduce, then abandon a naive young woman. Release Date: November 9, 2012 Thoughts: The French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses has certainly had a staying power since being released in 1782. That’s partly because its…
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November 12, 2012