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: 15th June, 2010
Award-winning 10-year-old film critic Perry Chen attended Pixar’s Toy Story 3 press screening Monday night, June 14, 2010 at San Diego’s Edwards Mira Mesa cinema with his mom Dr. Zhu Shen. Perry saw preview clips of Toy Story 3 and attended a panel discussion with director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla Anderson at Disney’s D23 [...]
Published on: 15th June, 2010
On June 12, 2010, Perry Chen attended the 37th Student Academy Awards at the Academy of Motion Pictures at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Hollywood with his mom Zhu Shen, his official photographer Brian Bostrom, and filmmaker friend Sandra Payne (from LA). The award-winning films were “Perrific!” Event highlights:
http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/events/2010/saa.html
Check out the winner list & trailers [...]
Published on: 10th June, 2010
(3.5 out of 5 Starfish)
10-year-old award-winning entertainment critic Perry Chen will attend the press screening of “The Karate Kid” on Thursday, June 10, 2010, with his mom Zhu Shen, executive producer of Perry’s animation film and radio talk show.
“The Karate Kid” stars Jaden Smith (Will Smith’s son) and Chinese kung-fu superstar Jackie Chan. It opens [...]
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 [...]
Published on: 4th June, 2010
June 4, 2010
Sanil Ganhdi, a 9-year-old 4th grader from San Diego, won the “6 Impossible Things Before Breakfast” essay contest organized by award-winning child film critic Perry Chen and wsRadio executive producer Zhu Shen (Dr. Mom), in partnership with Walt Disney Home Entertainment.
Sanil’s essay has vivid imagination, humor, and childhood wonder.
Perry and Zhu congratulate Sanil [...]