Published on: 30th July, 2010
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 [...]
Published on: 28th July, 2010
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 [...]
Published on: 21st July, 2010
(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 [...]
Published on: 4th July, 2010
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 [...]
Published on: 2nd July, 2010
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 [...]
Published on: 26th June, 2010
(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 [...]
Published on: 26th June, 2010
(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, [...]
Published on: 18th June, 2010
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 [...]
Published on: 4th June, 2010
(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, [...]
Published on: 4th June, 2010
(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 [...]