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Award-winning child entertainment critic Perry Chen interviewed John Crowley, inspiration for major motion picture “Extraordinary Measures” at TiE event July 29, 2010

Published on: 30th July, 2010

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Extraordinary Measures starring Brendon Fraser and Harrison Ford  | read this item

On July 29, 2010, 10-year-old award-winning film & entertainment critic Perry Chen interviewed John Crowley, whose real-life story inspired a major motion picture “Extraordinary Measures,” starring Brendon Fraser (who played John Crowley) and Harrison Ford, produced by CBS Films.  Crowley was invited to speak in San Diego, organized by the San Diego TiE group.
Perry asked [...]

San Diego Entertainer Magazine Review – Comics Extravaganza! by Perry Chen

Published on: 28th July, 2010

7-25-10 Perry@ Comic-Con with bag
Perry Chen@ Comic-Con 2010 with enormous Comic-Con bag! (photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

Comic-Con Review – Comics Extravaganza!
(4.5 out of 5 starfish)
By Perry S. Chen
To read my full review on San Diego Entertainer Magazine, visit:
http://www.sdentertainer.com/event/comic-con-review-2010-comic-extravaganza-perry-chen/
Excerpt & photos:
You enter a packed convention center full of people dressed in elaborate and snazzy costumes like Marvel heroes and cartoon characters (Perry the Platypus),  Welcome to Comic-Con, the largest [...]

Movie Review: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Magic and Mayhem

Published on: 21st July, 2010

7-10-10 Perry Chen with Sorcerer's Apprentice poster
Perry Chen & the Sorcerers (photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

(4 out of 5 starfish)
By Perry S. Chen
Do you ever wish you were a sorcerer with amazing magical powers?  Even though sorcerers have incredible powers, they live a life full of risks and mayhem, as you see in the intertwined lives of Dave, a 20-year-old modern day physics nerd, and Balthazar, a [...]

Perry Chen’s San Diego County Fair Review- A “Perrific” Family-Friendly Affair!

Published on: 4th July, 2010

7-3-10 Perry@ SD fair
Perry Chen @ 2010 SD County Fair (photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

San Diego County Fair Review-A “Perrific” Family-Friendly Affair!
July 4, 2010
(4 out of 5 starfish)
By Perry S. Chen
Are you looking for excitement, fun, and prizes?  The San Diego County Fair is where you want to be!  The fair is filled with fun games and rides, like fishing and bungee jumping, but it is also a historical [...]

LA Film Festival: Movie Review & Red Carpet Interviews – Cyrus

Published on: 2nd July, 2010

Perryand Cyrus crew Q&A
John C. Riley, Jonah Hill, Perry Chen, Marisa Tomei on stage during Cyrus post-premiere Q&A (photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

Movie Review – Cyrus                                                                                                              July 2, 2010
(4 out of 5 starfish)
By Perry S. Chen
One of the most fun moments at the Los Angeles Film Festival (June 17-27, 2010) was when I was called on stage to join the directors and stars during the lively Q&A after the red carpet West Coast premiere of Fox [...]

Los Angeles Film Festival: Movie Review & Director Interview – Waiting For Superman

Published on: 26th June, 2010

Perry & director Davis Guggenheim
Perry Chen & Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim after panel discussion@ LAFF (Photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

(4.5 out of 5 starfish)
by Perry S. Chen
http://www.youtube.com/perryspreviews#p/u/14/vT_URqQnqsQ
(Video of my interview of Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim and educator/activist Geoffrey Canada@ LA Film Festival)
Do you think high quality private school is too expensive?  Apparently not as expensive as prison!  Do you know that if the same amount of taxpayer’s money we’re spending to send criminals (many [...]

Los Angeles Film Festival- Movie Review: One Lucky Elephant

Published on: 26th June, 2010

Perry & One Lucky Elephant filmmakers & panelist
Perry Chen with One Lucky Elephant filmmakers and panelists@ LAFF premiere, June 19, 2010 (photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

(4 out of 5 starfish)
by Perry S. Chen
Have you ever seen circus elephants doing tricks like standing on their hind legs or even a tiny ball?  They perform and entertain vast audiences, but can’t perform forever.  What happens to them when they retire?
After a long history of being adored by fans in the circus, Flora, [...]

Movie Review – Toy Story 3 & LA Film Festival

Published on: 18th June, 2010

Perry Chen climbing Toy Story 3 May 2010
Perry Chen climbing Toy Story 3 Display  | read this item

Movie Review: Toy Story 3
(4.5 out of 5 starfish)
by Perry S. Chen                                                                                                                                     June 18, 2010
Many teens may look forward to college.  Without their parents caring for them, they have total freedom finally!  But what about things that need their tender loving care (TLC)?  What about the toys they leave behind?
In the most anticipated summer movie [...]

Movie Review & Red Carpet Interviews – MARMADUKE

Published on: 4th June, 2010

5-14-10 Perry thumb up Marmaduke
Thumb up for Marmaduke (photo by Zhu Shen)  | read this item

(out of 5 starfish)
By Perry S. Chen
Have you ever felt awkward and that you don’t belong?  Many teenagers sometimes feel like they don’t belong.  But what if you are a teenage DOG with the same problem?  Do you think you would feel worse or better about being a dog or a human?
After his comic fame, [...]

Movie & DVD Review – Alice in Wonderland

Published on: 4th June, 2010

Alice-in-Wonderland triple DVD
Alice in Wonderland Triple DVD set  | read this item

(4.5 out of 5 Starfish)
By Perry S. Chen
What would the young Alice from “Alice in Wonderland” be like… 13 years later?  Faced with the challenges and issues of adult life, will she have time to retreat into the fantasy world of Wonderland?
Tim Burton’s new film adds a unique twist to the classic story.  It is [...]

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