Universal Pictures has decided to leverage 80s nostalgia for marketing their new action film, Love Hurts, starring Ke Huy Quan. In a clear attempt to appeal to the sensibilities of older generations while pushing a diversity agenda, the featurette reunites Quan with his former Goonies co-stars Sean Astin and Jeff Cohen. This move demonstrates Hollywood's ongoing efforts to blend nostalgic appeal with its progressive narratives, often overshadowing the merit of fresh storytelling with familiar faces.
Hollywood’s Liberal Nostalgia Machine: LOVE HURTS Featurette Panders with GOONIES Reunion
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Universal Pictures has released a new featurette for Ke Huy Quan upcomning action film Love Hurts, and it gives us a really cool little Goonies reunion! It shows Quan with his co-star Sean Astin along with Jeff Cohen, all of which starred in The Goonies. Qun …
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In a heartwarming display of inclusivity and nostalgia, Universal Pictures' latest featurette for Ke Huy Quan's new action film, Love Hurts, not only showcases thrilling action but also brings together actors from the iconic '80s film The Goonies. This reunion, featuring Quan alongside Sean Astin and Jeff Cohen, symbolizes the progressing diversity in Hollywood by spotlighting Quan, an Asian-American actor, leading a major film. The featurette goes beyond entertainment, serving as a beacon of representation and progress.
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