Constance Wu

Constance Wu was amazing in the Crazy Rich Asians movie and I also hear she's equally amazing on the Fresh Off the Boat TV series. I've never watch the TV series, I think I'm going to give it a watch since it's on Hulu.

Photography: Brinson + Banks (Kendrick Brinson and David Walter Banks) for Variety magazine (October 2016)

Why Didn't Crazy Rich Asians Get Nominated For An Oscar?

I'm still disappointed that Crazy Rich Asians didn't get an Oscar nomination. I don't understand how the movie, actors, director, costumes, cinematography, etc. were overlooked. This movie has a great story that's filled with drama, comedy, romance and fabulous fashion. It's actually a wonderful adaption of the book by Kevin Kwan.

I know being nominated or winning an award doesn't prove that something is good but it's unbelievable that this fantastic movie has been completely snubbed.

(Photo Source: Entertainment Weekly)

Art of the Day: Rachel Chu (Crazy Rich Asians)

Artwork: Rachel Chu by Jacqueline (jacqln-li)

DVD Tuesday: Crazy Rich Asians and The Domestics

I try to go to the threatre whenever there's a movie I want to see but that's not always possible. Which is why I also love when movies are released on DVD so I can enjoy watching them at home while I'm cozy on the sofa.

Which brings me to today's DVD Tuesday, after I had read Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan I was too busy to make it to the theatre to see the movie. And since then I have been waiting to see it. I also want to see The Domestics, it's an the independent film that was first available digitally back in late June but I decided to wait for the DVD to see it.

So, what are you picking up for DVD Tuesday?


Crazy Rich Asians

Description:

The story follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. Not only is he the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim.

It soon becomes clear that the only thing crazier than love is family, in this funny and romantic story sure to ring true for audiences everywhere.

Art of the Day: Nick Young and Rachel Chu (Crazy Rich Asians)

Artwork: Nick Young and Rachel Chu by Mimi Chao

Book Review: Crazy Rich Asians

Book: Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians book #1) by Kevin Kwan

Edition: Paperback

Description:

When New Yorker Rachel Chu agrees on a summer in Singapore to visit her boyfriend's "traditional" Chinese family, she expects the trip to be relaxing, if a little dull. She has no idea....

Nick's childhood home is a palace. He grew up riding in more private planes than cars. He and Rachel will be attending the wedding of the year. Oh, and Nick just happens to be one of Asia's most eligible bachelors -- and his formidable mother isn't so sure Rachel is the right one for him.



Rating: 5 stars

Review:

I loved reading this story, it's fast paced and full of family drama, romance, humor, gossip, extravagance, greed and so much more.

Rachel Chu had no idea what she would be in store for when her boyfriend Nicholas "Nick" Young invited her to spend the summer with him in Singapore and attend his best friend Colin Khoo's wedding. She figured she would have fun seeing the sights, meeting Nick's family and friends and hanging out with her old college friend Peik Lin.

Gossip travels fast because as soon as Nick asked Rachel to travel back home with him for the summer, the news had already presided them. And once Nick's mother Eleanor learned of the news, she knew she had to end this romance between Nick and Rachel because to her and everyone else they believed a proposal was imminent.

Since Nick was a Professor at NYU like she was, Rachel sort of had the idea that he perhaps had a modest background such as her. But once they arrived in Singapore and she got a clear picture of Nick's world, it was more than she could have ever imagined.

In what should have been a fun summer vacation for Rachel quickly started to turn into a nightmare as she had to deal with jealous women who consider Nick to be the ultimate catch or more like the ultimate jackpot (due to his family's immense wealth) and the behind the scenes of Eleanor's planning.

This was a fascinating read with some delightfully interesting characters along with several odious ones as you delve into this story. Although this mainly focused on Rachel and Nick, there were other characters and their issues shown throughout the story such as Nick's cousin Astrid Leong who believed her husband Michael Teo was cheating on her.

Wealth (and the perception of it) played a big part in the lives of many of these characters. I feel like with most of these characters they don't really see people instead they only see how much someone is worth coupled with someone's family name or lineage (or lack thereof) then they factor that in how they act towards others.

This is very much a dramedy because there was a good balance of drama and humor as the story featured plenty of emotional and heart-wrenching moments to go along with the funny ones. With the way this ended, I have to get the second and third books to continue the story.

"Crazy Rich Asians" Book Sequel to be Turned into a Movie

Even though I'm currently reading Crazy Rich Asians (I should have the review posted soon), the movie has done amazing at the box office. It's such a huge success that the sequel China Rich Girlfriend written Kevin Kwan will now be turned into a movie.

I don't have the sequel but I will try to get it along with the third book, Rich People Problems.

Book: China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians book #2) by Kevin Kwan

Description:

It’s the eve of Rachel Chu’s wedding, and she should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut diamond, a wedding dress she loves, and a fiancé willing to thwart his meddling relatives and give up one of the biggest fortunes in Asia in order to marry her. Still, Rachel mourns the fact that her birthfather, a man she never knew, won’t be there to walk her down the aisle. 

Then a chance accident reveals his identity. Suddenly, Rachel is drawn into a dizzying world of Shanghai splendor, a world where people attend church in a penthouse, where exotic cars race down the boulevard, and where people aren’t just crazy rich … they’re China rich.

Weekend Film: Crazy Rich Asians

It's not the weekend but Crazy Rich Asians is out today and it looks like this movie is going to have plenty of glitz and glam to go along with all the romance and comedy. Crazy Rich Asians is based on the book by Kevin Kwan (which I plan to read as soon as I finish reading Big Nate).


Crazy Rich Asians

Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Harry Shum Jr., Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang and more

Director: Jon M. Chu

Description:

The story follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. Not only is he the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim.

It soon becomes clear that the only thing crazier than love is family, in this funny and romantic story sure to ring true for audiences everywhere.

365 Days of Books of Interest: Day #215: China Rich Girlfriend

Even though the first book Crazy Rich Asians is at the top of my To Read List, I still would like to pick up the sequel. That way I already have it. Buying sequel before I've read the first book is a bit of a bad habit to have in regards to buying books but it something I've always done.

However, I did hear that both the first and this second book were good. So that's something to think about as I add another book to my wishlist.

Book: China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians book #2) by Kevin Kwan

Description:

It’s the eve of Rachel Chu’s wedding, and she should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut diamond, a wedding dress she loves, and a fiancé willing to thwart his meddling relatives and give up one of the biggest fortunes in Asia in order to marry her. Still, Rachel mourns the fact that her birthfather, a man she never knew, won’t be there to walk her down the aisle. 

Then a chance accident reveals his identity. Suddenly, Rachel is drawn into a dizzying world of Shanghai splendor, a world where people attend church in a penthouse, where exotic cars race down the boulevard, and where people aren’t just crazy rich … they’re China rich.

Wish List Wednesday: Crazy Rich Asians and a Lois Lane Statue

My cousin recommended this book to me, she said she couldn't stop laughing at this story. Which is great, since I'm always looking for a funny book to read.


Book: Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians book #1) by Kevin Kwan

Description:

When New Yorker Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home and quality time with the man she hopes to marry. But Nick has failed to give his girlfriend a few key details. One, that his childhood home looks like a palace; two, that he grew up riding in more private planes than cars; and three, that he just happens to be the country’s most eligible bachelor.

On Nick’s arm, Rachel may as well have a target on her back the second she steps off the plane, and soon, her relaxed vacation turns into an obstacle course of old money, new money, nosy relatives, and scheming social climbers.

Okay, how could I not want this statue, it's Lois Lane. I can just see this sitting on my desk or bookcase, yeah I so totally want this. I enlarged the picture so you can see all the little details, look at how awesome this little statue is. I'm definitely going to save up to get this because at some point I do plan on buying this.


DC Comics Bombshells: Lois Lane Statue

Available: September 25, 2015    Price: $124.99