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do go sideways in Adele Lim’s laugh-out-loud hilarious directorial debut “Joy Ride,” a sweet mix of a buddy comedy and a girl’s trip film that will have you laughing so much you’ll cry — and then crying for real, and laughing some more. This is such a bold and genuine movie, one that highlights the concepts of found family, maternal connections and doing what makes you happy alongside all of its unrestrained and risque fun.  The boisterous comedy follows Ashley Park’s Audrey, a Chinese girl adopted by white parents in a mostly-white suburban town.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic In 1993, “The Joy Luck Club” made Hollywood history, proving to a skeptical — and let’s face it, racist — industry that there was mainstream demand for a culturally sensitive Chinese American ensemble drama. Three decades later, along comes “Joy Ride,” throwing sensitivity to the wind en route to obliterating any remaining barriers. Like “Girls Trip” with an all-Asian-American cast, the Seth Rogen-produced, hard-R road movie follows small-town besties Audrey (Ashley Park) and Lolo (Sherry Cola) to Beijing, where they tackle everything from taboo tattoos to a devil’s threesome with all the gusto you’d hope or expect from “Crazy Rich Asians” co-writer Adele Lim’s directorial debut.

Naman Ramachandran A poster has been unveiled for “Barzakh,” starring top Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed. The only South Asian selection at Series Mania this year, the series will debut in the showcase’s International Panorama, a 12-title competitive section where it will be eligible for the best series, director, actress, actor, student jury and audience awards. “Barzakh” (6 x 58′) is produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal for Zindagi, the Indian subcontinent focused programming block on streamer ZEE5 Global. It is helmed by critically acclaimed director Asim Abbasi who also directed Zindagi’s first Pakistani original “Churails” and the feature film “Cake.”

How could a trip to the motherland go so hilariously, disastrously wrong? The quartet at the heart of Adele Lim’s “Joy Ride” – Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu – have no idea what they’re in for at the top of the trailer, which Lionsgate released Friday ahead of the film’s premiere at SXSW.The trailer begins with the origin story of Audrey (Park) and Lolo’s (Cola) friendship, when they meet at a park as young kids. Lolo punches a white boy in the throat after he calls Audrey a racist slur, sealing the deal on their lifelong friendship.

Thanks to the recent spate of cold weather, we aren’t quite ready to hang up our winter boots just yet – and Boohoo may have just given us the perfect shoes to stay cosy in.The online retailer has released a pair of platform mules that look just like a pair of UGGs but for a fraction of the price.The Embroidered Detailing Platform Slip On Cosy Mules, £28 here, look incredibly similar to the UGG Tazz style, which cost £105 here.The platform slip on mules have an embroidered trim and a cosy synthetic shearling material inside to help your feet stay warm, with a faux suede outer that gives them the exact same look as UGGs. Shoppers have already been snapping them up as an affordable alternative to the pricier pair, and raving about them online.

“How I Met Your Father” is what dreams are made of! The Hulu series dropped a major Easter egg in the latest episode – a tongue-and-cheek reference to one of Hilary Duff‘s most memorable TV roles, “Lizzie McGuire“.

is what dreams are made of! The Hulu series dropped a major Easter egg in the latest episode — a tongue-and-cheek reference to one of Hilary Duff's most memorable TV roles, Lizzie McGuire.In the episode, titled «A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine's Day,» which saw the gang revisiting their worst Valentine's Day experiences, Sophie (Duff) reflects on a memory from when she was 13 years old ().The scene then cuts to a very familiar-looking one from , which happens to be the season 2 episode, «First Kiss,» where a teenage Lizzie (a younger Duff) goes through all the stages of a relationship in mere days. In the callback, Lizzie is too busy doing the whole «No, you hang up first» exchange over the phone with a boy to notice her friend, Miranda (Lalaine), getting increasingly annoyed by the second.While the scene then cuts back to present-day  as Sophie's friends lose interest in her bad Valentine's Day experience, fans will know that that romance didn't end well as the boy on the other end of the phone call later admits to Lizzie he's interested in at his own high school. Teenage heartbreak hurts.«I'm really excited for that!» Duff exclaimed to ET's Denny Directo in February on the set when asked about the Lizzie McGuire throwback.The 35-year-old actress revealed that it was the producers' idea to include the nod to her past role.«Isaac [Aptaker] and Elizabeth [Berger] reached out to me and they're like, 'What do you think for the Valentine's episode to throw in a clip from since we have footage of that?'» Duff recalled, adding she was «110 percent» down with the cheeky reference. «And I was like, 'Of course.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Georgia lawmakers will take a close look at all of the state’s tax incentives — including its TV and film production program — with an eye toward reforming the ones that don’t work. Gov. Brian Kemp joined Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns on Thursday to announce that a “thorough review” of tax credits will take place after the current legislative session. The announcement specifically included the $1.3 billion film credit, the state’s largest tax incentive, which has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan support. Jones, who was elected in November, campaigned eliminating the state income tax, which would require either eliminating tax credits entirely or turning them into cash grants. Other lawmakers have also sought to reduce income taxes for all taxpayers by eliminating business tax credits.

Steve Howey is leaving the door open for a reboot!The star told ET's Nischelle Turner that he'd be open to revisiting his character, Van Montgomery, in a new series if Reba McEntire was down to do it.«Yeah, I mean, I don't even know because when I played Van on that show, I was in my early 20s,» Howey said. «And to see where Van is now and where the family is, I mean I would do anything. Reba says, 'Jump,' and I'll say, 'How high?'»The actor's relationship with McEntire has remained strong ever since the sitcom ended in 2007 after six seasons.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor When Ray Nutt took the reins of Fathom Events as CEO in 2017, the first thing he decided to change was the nomenclature used to describe the titles that the company distributes to hundreds of theaters around the U.S. “Alternative content” was the short-hand description used for the projects handled by the Denver-based distributor that is owned by the nation’s three largest exhibition chains: AMC Entertainment, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark. Nutt, a veteran exhibition and cable TV executive, explains in the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast that the wording was too vague, in his view. “We started to transition into what we’re calling now ‘event cinema,’ ” Nutt says.

Kelly Ripa has such talented children - who are all showing signs of following in their parents' footsteps.The Live star's youngest son Joaquin is part of the Michigan Blue wrestling team, but it's not just sports that he's thriving in.On the official Michigan Blue website, it's revealed that the 20-year-old has what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry too. It states that Joaquin "enrolled in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, majoring in theatre performance".VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' incredible love storyJoaquin could well pursue this path after graduating from college, just like his older siblings.Michael, 25, is an up-and-coming actor, who since graduating in 2020, has landed a number of roles, including playing a younger Hiram Lodge in Riverdale alongside his father, Mark Consuelos.MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Michael Consuelos debuts new hairstyle - and wowPOPULAR: What is Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola's plan after college?His IMDb page shows that he is also going to be starring in a new drama series, titled Dissocia, and will be playing the role of Mr Derek Cross alongside Orange is the New Black actress Maria Dizzia.

Sam Smith is continuing to spend time with rumored boyfriend, fashion designer Christian Cowan!

Love Island's Anna-May Robey has admitted that her time in the famous South African villa was "overwhelming" at times due to the intense nature of the show.The star found herself leaving the programme on day nine after being dumped from the villa after Australian bombshells Aaron Waters and Jessie Wynter arrived and were forced to pick to Islanders to send home. Anna has now admitted that she felt as though she "couldn't get away" from the drama surrounding the couples.

Guy Lodge Film Critic If any writer has ever retreated to a remote, idyllic rural pad with the intention of getting some work done, and proceeded to have a productive and creatively fulfilling time, it has certainly never happened in the movies. Leon, the callow young novelist at the center of Christian Petzold’s canny, many-layered new film “Afire,” is the latest in a long line of onscreen scribes to learn that lesson. But over the course of a hot, rainless summer by the Baltic coastline, the elusiveness of his imagined masterwork turns out to be far from his greatest problem: Writer’s block spills over into bitter social paralysis, exposing every facet of life he doesn’t yet know how to live, let alone write about. All the while, the surrounding woodsy landscape wilts and scorches, the threat of natural disaster lending an urgent pull to this dry, elegant comedy of manners — so dry, in fact, it’s just a breath of wind away from tragedy.

Emmerdale spoilers reveal that after being put back in the care of Amy Wyatt, (Natalie Ann Jamieson) she is considering going for full custody which doesn't sit well with Cain. Brooklyn Beckham flips pancakes on Shrove TuesdayStacey Solomon reveals she hasn't washed her hair since giving birthYou've Been Framed - Cilla BlackEmmerdale: Cathy and Bob have a huge rowNCIS Hawaii: CBS teases episode 'Good Samaritan'The One Show: Nick Knowles on his fear of heightsDavid Beckham tosses pancakes in front of VictoriaDIY SOS: Guest Lindsey on partner Shaun's death from cancerStrictly: Janette Manrara on pregnancy and house moveAntiques Road Trip: Poker set auctions for triple priceLove Island: Tensions rise between Martin and Tanya in First LookRichard E.

Ryan Seacrest has some adjusting to do as he prepares for his departure from Live! With Kelly & Ryan after six years on the show, but luckily he has a great support system to be there for him through all of the changes.Not only does he have the full support of his soon-to-be former co-host Kelly Ripa – and his replacement Mark Consuelos – but through it all, he has had his girlfriend Aubrey Paige Petcosky right by his side.The 25 and 48-year-old have been dating for nearly two years, and they made their official red carpet debut at the premiere of Jennifer Lopez' documentary, Halftime, at the TriBeCa Film Festival in June of 2022.WATCH: Ryan Seacrest confirms exit from Live! With Kelly and RyanMORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly RipaThey met in 2021, and their union was the highlight of Aubrey's year, she revealed in a celebratory New Year's post ahead of 2022, when she wrote: "Safe to say the best part of 2021 was meeting the most incredible man," alongside a loved up photo of the two together.The 25-year-old is a model, and per her Instagram, she is currently signed with Genetics Model Management, plus her bio details that some of her passions include screenwriting, travel, fashion and fitness.MORE: GMA's Amy Robach's former stepson shares glimpse inside incredible homeAccording to her LinkedIn page, she grew up in upstate New York, before moving to Texas.

Kelly Ripa has faced a lot of changes this year - and it's only February!MOST READ: Inside Kelly Ripa's public fallout with Michael StrahanLast Thursday, it was announced that her Live co-star of six years, Ryan Seacrest, would be departing the ABC daytime show at the end of this season.Kelly will instead be joined by her husband, Mark Consuelos, and the pair made sure to mark the big change in style this weekend.VIDEO: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' unique love storyThe doting parents took a trip out of New York City to Michigan, where their youngest son Joaquin, 19, is studying.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals surprise injury while visiting son Joaquin live on showMORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola moves back home - and it has a surprise impact on her famous parentsThe pair posed for photos with the Michigan Stromtrooper - The Michigan Wolverines' mascot - which is the team that talented wrestler Joaquin plays for.Visiting Joaquin is something that Kelly and Mark enjoy doing on a regular basis, and had just come back from seeing him last month, when Mark made a surprise appearance on Live to cover for Ryan last minute. Kelly Ripa was all smiles as she returned to Michigan - where son Joaquin livesThe famous couple are also parents to son Michael, 25, and daughter Lola, 21, who both live in NYC.

Sam Smith and Christian Cowan continue to fuel romance rumors!

Kelly Ripa has ensconced herself behind the desk at — from auditioning for four months and ultimately becoming Regis Philbin's permanent co-host, to later joining forces with the likes of Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest.Following Philbin's departure in November 2011, there was a revolving door of guest co-hosts — from Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael Bublé to Seth Meyers, Mary J. Blige and Andy Cohen — before producers landed on Strahan as Ripa's next permanent co-host.

Christian Siriano wants everyone to dress up more. The fashion designer is “bringing back glamour.”