DUMPLING Magazine

Friday Features, Aug. 31, 2012

What a week! First, Dumpling changes locations from Cleveland to Lakewood, Ohio. Then, I get sick and miss a few updates. But fret not, dear readers, as Dumpling is mostly back on track, with this week’s Friday Features.
In this segment, we grade Hollywood’s top new release films for their Asian-American presence, or lack thereof. So grab the kettle corn because its time to get your movie on.

Studio:
The Weinstein
Company

No. of AA: 0

Rating:  F

Lawless

It’s the Depression era and you know what that means: An excuse not to include any people of color. Their bootlegging, gangs and shady cops in this take-it-or-leave-it action flick starring Shia LeBeouf and Tom Hardy.

Studio:
Lionsgate

No. of AA: 2

Rating:  C+

The Possession

Sam Raimi backed this film, in a turn for the director best known for drawing inspiration with the fantastical. Inspired however loosely on real events, The Possession has scares that critics are calling “better than most.”

Studio:
Magnolia
Pictures

No. of AA: 2

Rating:  C+

The Good Doctor

Orlando Bloom is a doctor obsessed with his patient and is willing to do anything to keep her in his presence, including tampering with her medications. This thriller got mixed reviews on the circuit last year, but does include Randall Park, the affable Asian commercial man.

Overall rating this week: C+

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