Friday Features, March 29, 2013
Wondering where all the Asian-American movie stars are hiding? So are we. While we hunt those Easter eggs of movie magic, take a gander at this week’s new release Hollywood films. In this segment, we grade movies based on their Asian-American presence, or lack thereof. So grab some butter corn kernels and enjoy the shows.
Studio: No. of AA: 4
Rating: A
Director Jon Chu returns for this latest G.I. Joe iteration, starring The Rock and Bruce Willis, along with returning star Channing Tatum. Expect plenty of exploding.
Studio: No. of AA: 1
Rating: D
When an alien presence starts taking over people’s bodies, Melanie sets out to protect her loved ones. But when she becomes a host to the lifeforms, will love win out? Don’t expect to see many Asian-Americans. Aliens apparently prefer white meat.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
A married woman is tempted by a billionaire in Tyler Perry’s latest film. Perry isn’t known for his Asian-American casting and maintains that precedent with Temptation. This isn’t Madea and includes Kim Kardashian. You’ve been warned.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
Ryan Gosling is a circus motorcycle stunt driver who quits his job in order to provide for a family he’s just realizing he has. When that provision leads to bank robbing, Bradley Cooper steps in to catch him, as a cop looking to move up his department’s corrupt ladder.
Paramount Pictures
Chockstone Pictures
Lionsgate
Focus Features
Overall rating this week: B-
Tags: Bradley Cooper, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Ryan Gosling, Temptation, The Host, The Place Beyond the Pines, The Rock, Tyler Perry
