Awkwafina
Awkwafina, John Cena, Simu Liu to take part in Amazon’s Grand Death Lotto
March 5, 2023 | David FarnorJohn Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu will all take part in Amazon’s Grand Death Lotto.
The film, directed by Paul Feig from a script by Rob Yescombe (Outside the Wire), is an action comedy set in the very near future, where … Read More
VOD film review: Swan Song
December 18, 2021 | David FarnorMahershala Ali is superb in this thoughtful, moving, understated sci-fi.Read More
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review: Entertaining and heartfelt
November 14, 2021 | David FarnorThis entertaining, heartfelt superhero blockbuster deftly balances character, comedy and thrilling choreograph.Read More
VOD film review: Raya and the Last Dragon
March 5, 2021 | David FarnorDisney’s visually stunning fantasy is a moving tale of trust and teamwork.Read More
Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to star in Netflix comedy
October 30, 2020 | David FarnorAwkwafina and Sandra Oh are teaming up for a new Netflix comedy.
The untitled film follows a lonely recluse whose life is upended when her train wreck of a sister vows to help her fulfil her lifelong ambition: be a … Read More
Why you should be watching Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
September 19, 2020 | Helen ArcherSeason 3 premieres on 9th July 2024. This mini review is based on Season 1 and was originally published as part of a BBC Three reviews column.
Rising star Awkwafina (real name Nora Lum) plays Nora Lin, a fictionalised … Read More
VOD film review: Jumanji: The Next Level
April 11, 2020 | Mark HarrisonThe superb ensemble cast level up in this fun but familiar sequel.
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VOD film review: The Farewell
February 10, 2020 | David FarnorLulu Wang’s beautifully observed family drama is a hilarious, heartfelt tale of honesty and family identity.Read More
Crazy Rich Asians review: Utter joy from start to finish
January 23, 2019 | Charlotte HarrisonUtter joy from start to finish, Crazy Rich Asians is the film the world needs right now. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dude
January 18, 2019 | Georgina SmithThis well-acted coming-of-age stoner comedy manages to focus on both everything and nothing at once.Read More