20 August
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CHEMICAL HEARTS Director: Richard TanneStarring: Austin Abrams, Lili Reinhart, Coral Peña, Kara Young, C.J. Hoff, Bruce Altman, Meg Gibson Chemical Hearts is one of two new films opening this weekend based on YA novels. Austin Abrams is best known for TV series like Euphoria and a guest stint on This is Us. He’s front and center in Chemical Hearts as Henry. It’s his senior year and he’s tasked with being the editor for the school newspaper. His life changes after being paired with Grace on editorial duties. She’s a transfer student new to the school and is played by Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart. Grace is shy,Read More →

20 August
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“CHEMICAL HEARTS” INTERVIEWS Chemical Hearts is the latest YA page to screen adaption. Richard Tanne directed and adapted the screenplay from Krystal Sutherland’s bestselling novel. I sat down with four of its stars: Lili Reinhart (Riverdale), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), Coral Peña, Kara Young, and director Richard Tanne. Chemical Harts also marks Reinhart’s first film as a producer. We talk about that experience, what’s coming up on Riverdale, inspirational music and more! Plus, Peña and Young have great advice for young queer teens. Here are the interviews. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my You Tube channel for more! LILI REINHART (Grace) AUSTIN ABRAMS (Henry) Coral PeñaRead More →

12 September
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HUSTLERS Director: Lorene ScafariaStarring: Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Cardi B, Lizzo, Trace Lysette, Mercedes Ruehl Strippers typically come with a negative stereotype. Hustlers asks us to look beyond that. For Destiny (Wu), it’s a way to make money for being a single mother in New York City. She starts working at a new club, but the money isn’t that great, and she doesn’t feel like she’s as good as the other dancers. Ramona (Lopez) is the queen of the club showcasing what it means to put on a routine for their clients. She takes Destiny under her wings remindingRead More →