CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
Journey and Destination! Audio Review of ‘Joy Ride’
Rating: 2.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the new “hard-R-rated” comedy “Joy Ride,” featuring Stephanie Park (“Emily in Paris”) and the recently Oscar nominated Stephanie Hsu of Best Picture “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” In theaters on Friday July 7th.
Audrey (Ashley Park) is the adopted daughter of American parents, whose best friend growing up is Lolo (Sherry Cola). Audrey is a big time lawyer, and has to close a deal in Beijing, China, with party guy client Mr. Chao (Ronny Chieng). Lolo comes with her, but she adds to the trip her cousin nicknamed Dead Eye (Sabrina Wu). Once in China they meet up with Audrey’s college bestie Kat (Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu), and the gang starts their in-country misadventures.
Joy Ride
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Audio Film Review of “Joy Ride” by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com …
By PATRICK McDONALD |