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Jackpot movie review: Crass John Cena comedy doesn't deliver on its premise, abandons Awkwafina in pit of mediocrity

August 17, 2024 8:05 am

Jackpot! movie review: Starring John Cena and Awkwafina, the action-comedy is loud, crass, and consistently dissatisfying. None of this would be a problem had it been even slightly funny.

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What is 'blaccent', and why is Awkwafina being criticised for it?

February 09, 2022 2:55 pm

The Crazy Rich Asians star explained her use of 'blaccent', writing, "My immigrant background allowed me to carve an American identity off the movies and TV shows I watched"

Swan Song movie review: Twice the Mahershala Ali, twice the sorrow in Apple's new sci-fi film

December 16, 2021 8:19 am

Swan Song movie review: Mahershala Ali has never played the lead role in a movie before. So, almost as if to make up for lost time, he plays two characters in Apple's new science-fiction film.

Shang-Chi first weekend box office collection: MCU film earns a dazzling $140 million worldwide

September 06, 2021 9:55 am

Shang-Chi has collected $83.5 million in the domestic (North American) box office. In India, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film's collections stand at Rs 6.30 crore until Saturday.

Awkwafina joins Mahershala Ali starrer Swan Song

November 19, 2020 4:10 pm

Awkwafina, who won a Golden Globe for her role in The Farewell, will essay the role of Kate, the close friend and confidant of Mahershala Ali's character in Swan Song.

Bong Joon Ho and Awkwafina Golden Globes

Asian talent shine at Golden Globes with Bong Joon Ho, Awkwafina winning top awards

January 06, 2020 5:16 pm

Joon Ho's Parasite became the first South Korean movie to win the Golden Globe for best foreign-language film, while Awkwafina, won the award for lead actress in a movie - musical or comedy for her role in The Farewell.

Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey honored at women's event

October 13, 2019 9:01 am

The 11th annual Variety Power of Women luncheon honoring Jennifer Aniston, Awkwafina, Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey, Brie Larson and Disney Television Studios chairman Dana Walden boasted a roster of A-list guests and presenters from DeGeneres, to Natalie Portman and Ryan Murphy who charmed and inspired the well-heeled crowd of entertainers.