#SUNDANCE: “THE NIGHTINGALE”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
The Nightingale takes place in 1825 on the British colony of Van Diemenâs Land, which is now known as Tasmania, Australia. The Film follows the story of a young Irish convict, Clare (Aisling Franciosi), who is serving time in order to be given her ticket to go back home by British officer Hawkins (Sam Claflin). One night, Hawkins and fellow officers, under his directives, commit horrific acts of violence against Clare, her husband, and their ...
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#SUNDANCE: DAY 3 RECAP AND SIGHTINGS AT THE 2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
The 2019 Sundance Film Festival officially is at its peak point and the starpower has lit-up Park City. Stars continue to pour-in to present their Films at the Festival and drawing the most fandemonium today was Zac Efron who stars as serial killer Ted Bundy in EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE. Debuting new bleach-blonde hair, Efron had security flanking him tight as fans tried getting close to him. Amanda Gilmore, who is at Sundance on assignment for us, tells us the commotion was so ...
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#SUNDANCE: “AFTER THE WEDDING”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
After The Wedding follows Isabel (Michelle Williams), who runs an orphanage in India. When the orphanage is in need of money she receives a substantial donation, but it comes with a catch. Isabel will have to travel to New York City and meet a successful business woman (Julianne Moore) to convince her she deserves the money. However, when she arrives she is forced to examine her past.
The Film is the American remake of Susanne Bierâs ...
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#SUNDANCE: DAY 2 SIGHTINGS AT THE 2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
It was a star-studded second day at the 2019Â Sundance Film Festival and our Amanda Gilmore was out and about capturing all the excitement in between her screenings.
She tells us TROOP ZERO is the one to look out for next Awards Season as the feel-good Film produced by and starring Viola Davis premiered to rousing reception. Check out her Review here.
She also saw the Adaptation of popular Richard Wright Novel, NATIVE SON which sees Best Picture-winning Moonlight star Ashton Sanders back in ...
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#SUNDANCE: “TROOP ZERO”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Troop Zero follows young alien believing Christmas (Mckenna Grace) as she rallies a group of child outcasts to join her in becoming a Birdie. None of them wants to be apart of the group, including their troop mama (Viola Davis), yet they agree when they hear they might have the chance to make a recording for NASA. This recording will be sent into outer space so that other life forms, if they exist, can hear them. All they have to do is win enough ...
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#SUNDANCE: “NATIVE SON”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Native Son is based on the Novel of the same name written by Richard Wright. It follows Big (Ashton Sanders), who copes with racism on the daily in Chicago. His life begins to shift as he gets a job as a chauffeur for a wealthy white family.
The Film showcases a great Ensemble who get rich, complex characters to play. Two performances that stand out the most are from Kiki Layne (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Margaret Qualley (Novitiate). Each woman ...
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#SUNDANCE: ROBERT REDFORD KICKS-OFF THE 2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
The 2019 Sundance Film Festival kicked-off today with its opening day Press Conference.
Founder Robert Redford started the Press Conference thanking the Press who have come out for the past 34 years and revealing that he'd be taking more of a behind-the-scenes role going forward. "Having done this for...God, it's 34 years now since the Festival started. I think we are at a point where, I can move on to a different place. Because the thing I've missed over ...
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#SUNDANCE18: “CAMERON POST” WINS TOP PRIZE AND 2018 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
We hope you've had a blast following along on our Sundance adventures. We couldn't have done it without Amanda Gilmore who did a super job screening over 40+ titles, there every step of the Festival in Park City. As the Festival comes to a wrap, we've noticed a major theme of female empowerment over and over in some of this year's most-buzzed Films and this couldn't be timelier with #TimesUp and #MeToo being at the forefront of discussion right now. You'll notice that this year's top-priced ...
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#SUNDANCE18: “ASSASINATION NATION” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Assassination Nation follows four female high school best friends in Salem. When a hacker releases personal web and phone data of Salemâs citizens, the girls have to protect themselves at all costs.
Writer-Director Sam Levinson creates a Film unlike any made before it. He follows his lead characters, four females, and depicts the violence and misogyny they face in their daily life. But he doesn't make his characters passive and weak. Instead, they ...
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#SUNDANCE18: “EIGHTH GRADE” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Eighth Grade is a coming-of-age story that follows Kayla (Elsie Fisher) in her last week of her disastrous last year of middle-school before entering high school.
Writer-Director Bo Burnham crafts a beautiful coming-of-age story that doesn't use cliches. The Film is earnest in its depiction of a young girl trying her hardest to fit. And in being earnest Eighth Grade has moments of hilarity and awkwardness that many can relate to. Fisher gives a ...
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