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A 13-year-old girl crashed her parents' Tesla into a utility pole in Santa Rosa after taking it for a joy ride without permission. Three minors were found at the scene with minor injuries. The police are investigating the incident and have not determined if alcohol or drugs were involved.
This weekend, several new movies are available for streaming, including Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" featuring Halle Bailey as Ariel, and the raunchy comedy "Joy Ride" with a focus on female friendship. Other titles like "Susie Searches" and "Knights of the Zodiac" are also available on various streaming platforms.
Insidious: The Red Door surpasses Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the domestic box office, earning an estimated $32.7 million in its opening weekend. The horror film, despite weak reviews, achieved the second-best opening in the Insidious series. Meanwhile, Dial of Destiny experienced a significant drop in ticket sales, reaching a total of $248 million worldwide. Joy Ride, a raunchy comedy, had a disappointing opening with $5.9 million.
The film "Joy Ride," directed by Adele Lim, is facing criticism from white male critics who compare it to "Bridesmaids" and judge it based on white sensibilities. The film, about four young Asian Americans on a journey across China and Korea, is being unfairly reduced to a Bridesmaids lookalike, ignoring its unique perspective and focus on Asian American experiences. The drama in the film, centered around Audrey's struggles as an adopted child of white parents, is crucial to its narrative. The film challenges the notion that Asian American stories should be judged by white standards and highlights the need for diverse perspectives in cinema.
Lionsgate's R-rated comedy film "Joy Ride," directed by Adele Lim, fell short of earlier projections with a domestic opening weekend of $6 million, putting it on track for sixth place. With a budget estimated around $32 million, the film's box office performance suggests it may struggle to break even and could rely on VOD rentals and sales for profitability. The challenges faced by R-rated comedies in the post-pandemic era, where direct-to-streaming releases have become the norm, make it difficult for such films to attract audiences to theaters. Despite positive reviews and a strong ensemble cast, "Joy Ride" may have lost marketing momentum, and competition from other raunchy comedies like "No Hard Feelings" adds to the challenge.
"Insidious: The Red Door" surpasses box office projections and takes the No. 1 spot, earning $15 million on its opening day and is estimated to earn $31 million for the weekend, setting a new high for the horror franchise. "Indiana Jones 5" is expected to add $26 million, while "Joy Ride" opens to around $5.7 million.
The cast of "Joy Ride" discusses potential sequel ideas, including a bachelorette party and a high school setting. They also joke about a crossover with "Saturday Night Live" and suggest recasting with Bowen Yang. The film, which features Asian leads in a genre typically dominated by white actors, delivers a powerful message about self-acceptance and representation. The cast expresses their enthusiasm for the project and the importance of telling diverse stories. "Joy Ride" is currently in theaters.
The cast of Joy Ride, including Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, and Stephanie Hsu, played a hilarious game of truth or dare with a spin-the-bottle twist to celebrate the movie's release. The cast's chaotic and funny antics, from celebrity crush confessions to tortilla slapping, made for an entertaining behind-the-scenes experience.
"Insidious: The Red Door" earns $5 million in box office previews, while "Joy Ride" earns $1.1 million. "Insidious: The Red Door" is expected to make $25 million or more in its domestic debut, while "Joy Ride" is projected to have a more modest opening in the $7 million to $9 million range.
Director Adele Lim, of the AAPI-led comedy film "Joy Ride," has responded to racist criticisms of the movie, which follows a group of friends on a wild trip through China. Lim retweeted a film critic's negative review, sarcastically embracing the claims of objectifying men and targeting white people. She emphasized the importance of depicting underrepresented groups authentically and criticized the pressure to disavow sexuality. Despite mixed reviews, the film has been praised for its comedic tone and social commentary on racial judgment and labeling.
"Joy Ride," a raunchy comedy directed by Adele Lim, follows four Asian American friends on a wild journey across China to find the birth mother of one of them. The film, originally titled "The Joy F*** Club," pays homage to "The Joy Luck Club" but had to change its name to avoid legal issues. Despite its explicit content, the raunchiness was never contested during production. "Joy Ride" is being praised for its representation of Asian faces in Hollywood and its ability to showcase messy, vulnerable, and hilarious moments among friends.
"Joy Ride," directed by Adele Lim, is a hilarious comedy that follows four friends on a trip to China that quickly spirals out of control. The film offers a familiar yet entertaining mix of raunchy humor, epic set pieces, and sharp commentary on identity and assimilation. While it may not reinvent the genre, the talented cast, led by Ashley Park and Sherry Cola, deliver flawless performances and impeccable timing. Despite a slight slowdown towards the end, "Joy Ride" is a wild and enjoyable ride that marks the arrival of summer cinema.
Jennifer Lawrence's latest film, No Hard Feelings, is marketed as a raunchy sex comedy but is actually tame and inoffensive, playing into the "Wholesome Escort" trope. The film reflects Hollywood's cautiousness about sex in today's politically divided climate. While the movie hints at the idea of a sexually conservative Generation Z, it ultimately portrays the main character as an anomaly. The article suggests that the success of No Hard Feelings may be due to Lawrence's comedic performance, while highlighting the upcoming film Joy Ride as a more authentic and raunchy sex comedy. If Joy Ride succeeds, it could pave the way for more comedies that embrace sexuality, while No Hard Feelings' success would be attributed to Lawrence's star power.
Adele Lim, the screenwriter and director of the new film Joy Ride, discusses her love for raunch comedy, the challenges of being an Asian woman in Hollywood, and her decision to turn down the lowball offer for the Crazy Rich Asians sequel. She also talks about the importance of representation and creating opportunities for new talent in the industry. Despite the ongoing strike, Lim plans to attend the premiere of her film, which features four Asian American leads.
Adele Lim's debut film, Joy Ride, is a raunchy comedy about four friends on a global adventure of self-discovery, but also a deeply introspective story about identity and belonging. The film blends comedy, drama, and commentary in a cohesive way, with a sensational cast and dynamic direction. Although some parts of the ending felt rushed, the script is self-assured and the film is a joy to watch.