#adelle jeong

[aliengirl]

LILY ROSE IS NOW A TEEEEEEEENN

#golden #golden gen 1 #the sims 4 #sims 4 #sims 4 screenshots #sims #sims 4 gameplay #lily rose golden-howell #adelle jeong #golden gen 2

[adamwatchesmovies]

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

While it would be nice for every story to be wholly new and completely unpredictable, there’s something satisfying about a film that uses genre tropes this well. Crazy Rich Asians is the best romantic comedy we’ve seen in a long time. It’s glamorous, romantic, gorgeous, hilarious, smart and expertly directed.

Economics professor Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is travelling to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding) for his best friend Colin’s wedding. There, she learns that Nick's family is among the richest in the country. Dismissed by many because they don’t believe she will fit in, Rachel becomes determined to prove them wrong.

I watched Crazy Rich Asians on a double-bill with Monster-in-Law because of the two pictures’ similarities. Basically, they share a plot but the execution makes them so different it’s like they have nothing in common. You can probably guess the story’s beats but there’s a twist to them that makes Crazy Rich Asians so much more. When you see Nick and Rachel together, they’re perfect. She’s got a good head on her shoulders. He’s wealthy but isn't insensitive to the problems of the common person and doesn't flaunt his riches. The performers have excellent chemistry. They’re both beautiful people. The camera doesn’t shy away from showing you Henry Golding without a shirt on and Constance Wu appears in several glamorous outfits that make her look like a princess. You like them as individuals. You like them even better as a couple. There’s no reason for Nick's mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) to disapprove of them but she does. In her eyes, Rachel's upbringing means she will never fit in.

It’s not that Rachel grew up “poor” and that Nick didn’t. This film is deeper than that. Eleanor doesn’t approve because of the way Rachel was raised. Her parents were Chinese but she grew up in America. In Eleanor's eyes, Rachel could never understand the values the Young family hold so dearly. The opening scene shows Eleanor being discrimated against for being a foreigner. It generates sympathy for her. Seeing her judge Rachel later shows how much of a hypocrite she is.

You could dig deep into the film’s themes of old money vs. new money, of tradition and need to move away from them as well, the significance of the relationship between Astrid (Gemma Chan) and her husband, Michael (Pierre Png), or what it means to see a major theatrical release with an all-Asian cast, but ultimately, all of these are gravy. What you came for are some laughs and scenes of tenderness that will make your date want to hold your hand. That's what you get. The wedding Nick and Rachel attend is so beautiful and so glamorous. It radiates love so brightly it’ll bring tears to your eyes. It’s as romantic as attending a real-life wedding between two people you know are perfect for each other. You love seeing Nick and Rachel together. Seeing them having a great time with every luxury money can buy at their fingertips is rewarding.

There's so much going on with the cinematography, sets and costume designs you could watch the movie on mute and have a great time but then you’d be missing out on the comedy. Awkwafina (an actress who continues to impress with each film) delivers one big laugh after another. So does Ken Jeong - the funniest he’s been in years. Many of the side characters are quirky and memorable for their comedic values. The “serious” characterization is left to the main cast, with Eleanor coming off as particularly multi-faceted. She can afford to be. As in any fantasy, the leads have to be “perfect” to reinforce that anyone who doesn’t cheer for them is a villain.

Crazy Rich Asians is so enormously pleasing only those with a bone to pick against romantic comedies could dislike it. That said, I would agree with criticisms directed towards the conclusion. It’s a bit too long and does indulge a bit in some rom-com clichés. I'm mentioning this to show I'm not biased. The visuals, humor, drama and romance make Crazy Rich Asians a film you’ll be glad to return to over and over. It’s a terrific pick for date night. (August 7, 2020)

#Crazy Rich Asians #movies #films #movie reviews #film reviews #jon m. chu #peter chiarelli #adele lim #constance wu #henry golding #gemma chan #lisa lu #kevin kwan #awkwafina #ken jeong #michelle yeoh #2018 movies #2018 films

[tinyreviews]

I think the allure of the movie is multifold. It hits the sweet-spot of intersectional, foreign, privileged, strong women, and formulaic rom-com. I like that the main female characters all have mini arcs and nuances.

Rachel learns to accept that high society life isn’t for her and she has to let go for everyone to be happy.

Astrid learns to accept that she is from high society.

Elanor accepts that just because she sacrificed herself for her family, doesn’t mean she should expect the same from her son or daughter-in-law.

Kerry learned long ago not to accept abuse, and started all over in a new place.

Amanda still cannot get over her old love and suffers for it.

Grandma Young still tries hard to maintain the status quo and will probably suffer disappointment.

Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Jon M. Chu, from a screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, based on the 2013 novel of the same title by Kevin Kwan. The film stars Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and a debut film for Jasmine Gee.

#crazy rich asians #constance wu #michelle yeoh #henry golding #gemma chan #lisa lu #awkwafina #ken jeong #jasmine gee #singapore #strong woman #romcom #romantic comedy #drama #movie review #2018 #must watch

[bronzeshadows]

Location

Panaema is a (boarding) school for the children and descendants of the divine, hidden beyond a veil of mist, of magic. Named so because the school was built upon a blood soaked field. To get there, one needs to find a patch of nature. In this day and age, a park will do (provided that there aren't any prying mortal eyes, even though the existence of mythological monsters, deities and creatures is kind of an open secret at this point). Once there, one only needs to sing the song that Orpheus sang when he attempted to free his wife from the Underworld. If sung correctly, the Earth weeps, and the entrance to Panaema will reveal itself.

Monsters

All the monsters are real - from the Aeternae to the Ketea Indikoi - but the one who causes the most trouble is Cacia, a daemon with ties to Hercules. In Panaema canon, she is not just a daughter of the night but also a daughter of magic.

Major Characters

Khalida Samay: adoptive granddaughter of Geras Senectus, descendant of Pandaie, daughter of Hercules. (FC: Iman Vellani)

Chthonia "Thonia" Argyris: an amazon in training and the daughter of a giant that Hercules killed, who has nightmares about Amphritrite turning her and her siblings into birds after they pitch themselves off a cliff. (FC: Ally Ioannides)

Alcides "Al" Hasapi: a gargarean in training, who has yet to prove himself and strongly prefers peace over bloodshed despite the fact that his name essentially translates to strong butcher. Gargareans are pretty much the male equivalent of Amazons. (FC: Odiseas Georgiadis)

Eryx Bellini: the son of Aphrodite, who shares his first name with an ancient son of Poseidon. Not a huge fan of boxing, despite what others might say. Khalida's love interest. (FC: Gavin Casalegno)

Kassiani Jeong-Demopoulos: descendant of the oracle Xenoclea. (FC: Lola Tung)

Ione: descendant of Asclepius, has healing powers. Is also Thonia's ex. (FC: Elena Kampouris)

Agreus and Nomios Katsaros: twin sons of Pan.

Descendants of Macaria, Eucleia and Manto (all of them are daughters of Heracles in Panaema canon): they form a group of three.

Other important characters

Linus: son of Apollo, teacher at the school. Fears dogs. Loves astrology. Always wears gloves. Ione is his favorite pupil and she swears up and down that he's actually not that bad of a guy, just the human equivalent of a grumpy cat. Turns out that he can make people sick with just a single touch.

Hercules: The man, the myth, the legend.

Notes of importance

All the myths are real. All the lore is real. The focus in this story will be on how Indian and Greek lore intersects. And also on Hercules.

The government(s) know(s) about everything being real and they struck a deal: their help against monsters and in turn, they are granted a safe space to train the heroes of tomorrow. Think Motherland Fort Salem x Percy Jackson x Legacies.

In regards to fancasting the characters: I'll try my best to go for Greek actors and actresses where I can but seeing as this is my big brain baby, I'm also just going to fancast my favorite actors and actresses.

Some of the characters mentioned have died in their myths. How are they alive again? They resurrected people through the Adonis programme: souls were snatched from Elysium and Asclepius made them new bodies. Hercules being one of the first.

The mathematics probably doesn't add up timeline wise but I have dyscalculia.

More kids / descendants of Hercules will pop up at some point.

Tracy Spiridakos, Marie Avgeropoulos, Adele Exarchopoilos, Athena Karkanis and Melina Kanakaredes will also be fancasted into this project as teachers at some point.

#headcanons; metas; world building. #//also if anyone wants in on this: by all means let me know

[byneddiedingo]

Constance Wu and Awkwafina in Crazy Rich Asians (Jon M. Chu, 2018) Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang. Screenplay: Peter Chiarelli, Adele Lim, based on a novel by Kevin Kwan. Cinematography: Vanja Cernjul. Production design: Nelson Coates. Film editing: Myron Kerstein. Music: Brian Tyler. Bright performances and a sumptuous production enhance Crazy Rich Asians, but it's really the novelty of an almost all-Asian cast that brought this otherwise likable but conventionally plotted romantic comedy to widespread notice.

#Crazy Rich Asians #Jon M. Chu #Constance Wu #Awkwafina

[caroldanversenthusiast]

the female superiority at this Golden Globes

#PERIODDD #golden globes 2020 #golden globes #gg #margot robbie #ana de armas #adele haenel #noemie merlant #cho yeo jeong #phoebe waller bridge #kate mckinnon #fleabag #parasite #portrait of a lady on fire #saoirse ronan

[crazyrichxplainr]

I am so proud of Adele Lim for knowing her worth and walking away!

#crazy rich asians #adele lim #rebecca ford #china rich girlfriend #warner brothers #Peter Chiarelli #pay disparity #jon m chu #color force #nina jacobson #brad simpson #constance wu #henry golding #gemma chan #awkwafina #nora lum #harry shum jr #ken jeong #michelle yeoh

[aliengirl]

meeting the grandparents and autie adelle <3

#golden #golden gen 1 #the sims 4 #sims 4 #sims 4 screenshots #sims #sims 4 gameplay #melody golden #layla elle golden-howell #adelle jeong #georgia golden #willian golden

[cinemafanatic]

"It was never my job to make you feel like a man. I can't make you something you're not."

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

#crazy rich asians #jon m. chu #kevin kwan #adele lim #peter chiarelli #gemma chan #michelle yeoh #henry golding #constance wu #lisa lu #awkwafina #harry shum jr. #ken jeong #sonoya mizuno #chris pang #nico santos #jimmy o. yang

[tvmusiclife]

'Crazy Rich Asians': Why the historic Hollywood rom-com matters

#crazy rich asians #la times #watch/read :) #constance wu #henry golding #Gemma Chan #Awkwafina #Chris Pang #john m chu #kevin kwan #Adele Lim #Michelle Yeoh #Ken Jeong #Nico Santos #Sonoya Mizuno #Jimmy O Yang #Ronny Chieng #c

[genevieveetguy]

I'm so Chinese, I'm an Economics professor who's lactose intolerant.

Crazy Rich Asians, Jon M. Chu (2018)

#Jon M. Chu #Peter Chiarelli #Adele Lim #Constance Wu #Henry Golding #Michelle Yeoh #Gemma Chan #Lisa Lu #Awkwafina #Harry Shum Jr. #Ken Jeong #Sonoya Mizuno #Chris Pang #Jimmy O. Yang #Ronny Chieng #Vanja Cernjul #Brian Tyler #Myron I. Kerstein #2018

[lifejustgotawkward]

365 Day Movie Challenge (2018) - #157: Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - dir. Jon M. Chu

A quarter of a century after the last mainstream Hollywood film to feature a cast entirely of Asian descent, The Joy Luck Club, director Jon M. Chu and screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim have adapted Kevin Kwan’s novel Crazy Rich Asians into one of the most heartwarming and crowd-pleasing romantic comedies to hit theaters in a long time. The film’s observations of the similarities and differences between those with wealth and those without it, as well as between Asian and Asian-American cultures, are simultaneously specific experiences for those communities and also universally relatable. Love is love, no matter where we’re from or how difficult the relationships with our families can be.

The “rich” aspect of the story is initially unknown to NYU economics professor Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) when her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), asks her to accompany him on a trip to meet his family in Singapore. Tickets for first class on the plane clue Rachel in pretty quickly; it turns out that Nick comes from a family so ridiculously well-to-do that they’re treated essentially like royalty back home. Rachel quickly bonds with Colin (Chris Pang) and Araminta (Sonoya Mizuno), childhood friends of Nick’s whose wedding is the main reason for the visit, things do not go as smoothly with Nick’s mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh). One of the film’s finest strengths is how it slowly reveals Eleanor’s reasons for wanting to protect Nick from what she deems an inferior relationship. She sees herself as far removed from Rachel and her mother, Kerry (Tan Kheng Hua), who worked hard to get everything they have achieved in life, but in reality, the women are not so different from one another. They all fight for what they believe in and for the people they love.

The supporting cast of Crazy Rich Asians adds further enjoyment to the proceedings. The performances by Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Pierre Png, Fiona Xie and Koh Chieng Mun are captivating threads in the story’s tapestry. The structure and subplot hit most, if not all, of the expected beats for a rom-com with touches of soap opera melodrama, but the end result is mostly pretty wonderful and a guaranteed good time at the movies.

#365 day movie challenge 2018 #crazy rich asians #2018 #2010s #jon m. chu #jon m chu #peter chiarelli #adele lim #constance wu #henry golding #chris pang #sonoya mizuno #michelle yeoh #tan kheng hua #gemma chan #lisa lu #awkwafina #ken jeong #jimmy o. yang #ronny chieng #pierre png #fiona xie #koh chieng mun #kevin kwan

[adamwatchesmovies]

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

We could talk about how Crazy Rich Asians is significant because of its all-Asian cast but that kind of thing doesn't inherently make it good and some have complained about the choice of actors anyway… No, better to discuss the excellent cast, lavish scenery and gorgeous cinematography, big laughs, heartfelt romance, and genuine drama.

Economics professor Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) accepts to go to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend Colin’s wedding. There, she is shocked to discover that Nick's family is among the richest in the country.

It’s hard to tell if it’s the cast, who play off each other wonderfully, the screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim (based on the novel by Kevin Kwan) or the direction by Jon M. Chu that makes Crazy Rich Asians. There are many characters to keep track of so don’t feel too bad if it takes you a while to remember who’s who between Astrid (Gemma Chan as Nick’s favourite cousin), Michael (Pierre Png, her husband), Colin (Chris Pang as the future groom), Araminta (Sonoya Mizuno as his future wife) and Alistair (Remy Hii, as a shallow groomsman); key players get the scenes necessary to stand out. Others shine immediately, such as Awkwafina as Rachel’s best friend, Goh Peik Lin –so funny- and Nick’s mother, played by Michelle Yeoh. From the moment you see the family matriarch, you know she’s this passive-aggressive thing masquerading as a woman whose veins are filled with venom. Seeing her makes you cheer for Rachel and Nick even more.

Some plot points are typical: the makeover montage, the “gay best friend”, the rich disapproving parent(s), the airport scene, etc. Would it have been nice for the film to be completely unpredictable and reinvent the romcom? Yes. Is it necessary for every movie to be this whole new thing? I don’t think so. Those tried-and-true beats are naturally woven into the story and feel genuine making them difficult to categorize as "flaws". When you see the gossip that follows Nick and Rachel, you understand why it strains their relationship. As much as the clichés are present, they generate the kind of emotion that makes you glad to be sitting in the theater next to a sweetheart – partially due to the terrific chemistry between the leads. Once at Colin and Araminta’s wedding, it’s so beautiful I teared up a little. The lavish shots of street vendors, dresses, and architecture make you want to hop on a plane. Everything this picture strives to do, it accomplishes.

Whether you're Asian or goblinoid (like me) there’s something for you in Crazy Rich Asians. You'll be swept up in the drama and romance. You’ll laugh heartily. It’s not one to miss, a great date film I foresee many calling an instant favorite. (Theatrical version on the big screen, August 24, 2018)

#crazy rich asians #crazy rich asians film review #crazy rich asians movie review #crazy rich asians review #jon m. chu #peter chiarelli #adele lim #kevin kwan #constance wu #henry golding #gemma chan #awkwafina #nico santos #lisa lu #ken jeong #michelle yeoh #2018 movies #2018 films #movies #films #reviews #movie reviews #film reviews #romantic comedies #romcoms #crazyrichasians #adamwatchesmovies

[bylaw]

An opulent, exquisite, fun, and incredibly romantic comedy for the ages... A triumph that is proudly rooted in Asian culture...

#Crazy Rich Asians #Jon M. Chu #Peter Chiarelli #Adele Lim #Kevin Kwan #Constance Wu #Henry Golding #Michelle Yeoh #Gemma Chan #Lisa Lu #Awkwafina #Harry Shum Jr. #Ken Jeong #Sonoya Mizuno #Chris Pang #Jimmy O. Yang #Ronny Chieng #Remy Hii #Nico Santos #Jing Lusi #Brian Tyler

[anarkhebringer]

are there ocs from other people that you draw a lot or want to draw?

Absolutely. Always. I could ramble on Forever about other people's OCs that I'm invested in and wanna draw all the time. And since I feel in a rambly mood, I'll list some. I'll be listing the OCs that belong to my buddies this time.

- There's Xeius, the Cursed Brothers Three (Princes Hathimir, Taegan, and Melchior), Prince Endre, Ulric, Jeong Hong, Koji, Roddy, Muse, and Rhelola who belong to @chupikaybruh (Xeius, the brothers, Endre, and Lola always live in my brain rent-free and there's a novel's list of honorable mentions on her Toyhouse)

- There's Samuel, Rekrito, Narina, Taletzi, Festus, Adel, Deus, and Miriko who belong to @floople-doople (We ALWAYS talk about and vibe with Rekrito, Festus, and Samuel the most to be honest)

- There's Crash who belongs to @pokebeans (big boyo that loves birds and deserves a nap)

- There's White Owl (AKA Owlie) and Grey Owl who belong to @ask-the-friendly-red-cyborg (I didn't know if you were comfy with me tagging your main Mor but yeah I love these two very much)

- There's Amadeu and Yakito who belong to @anytimeyouwantdemon (I'm a sucker for darker themes and tragic stories y'know)

- And last but not least in the slightest we have Qalli who belongs to @theo-oface (big beautiful botanist boyo that deserves to enjoy his flowers and braiding his husband's hair always)

There's so many more I could list, but like...that'd take forever. And this is long already. But yeah I Love other people's OCs Very Much.

#anonymous #asks #not to mention if I wasn't in art burnout right now I would've done so many more attacks during Art Fight