Why Jackie Chan ‘didn’t like’ Hong Kong-set Rush Hour 2 and why, with it’s racism, sexism and Chris Tucker’s bad Cantonese, he was justified

Why Jackie Chan ‘didn’t like’ Hong Kong-set Rush Hour 2 and why, with it’s racism, sexism and Chris Tucker’s bad Cantonese, he was justified

“I didn’t like the movie. I still don’t like the movie,” Chan told the Los Angeles Times. “I don’t like the way I speak English, and I don’t know what Chris Tucker is saying.” Confusing or not, the movie’s success meant that Rush Hour 2 (2001), also directed by Ratner, was a no-brainer. “I make …

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Gadar 2, Blue Beetle, Gran Turismo, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and Streaming in August 2023

Gadar 2, Blue Beetle, Gran Turismo, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and Streaming in August 2023

After the monumental success of the ‘Barbenheimer’ event in July, it’s understandable that upcoming films in the year may appear less enticing. However, the month of August is not without its highlights. Bollywood is set to release two highly-anticipated sequels — OMG 2 and Gadar 2. In OMG 2, Akshay Kumar returns as a godlike …

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