#PRODUCTWATCH: 2020 ACURA ILX TECH A-SPEC | TIFF ’20 HIGHLIGHTS

I knew I'd be in for a treat being paired with the 2020 Acura ILX Tech A-Spec for the Toronto International Film Festival this year. And it never disappoints. The sleek and sporty ride in a stunning Apex Blue Pearl is pure power and style, but spacious enough and loaded with features to nail the marks in practicality. The ILX Tech A-Spec is powered by a 2.4-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and 201 horsepower @ 6800 rpm. Premium Unleaded fuel is recommended. There ... Read more

#TIFF20: “BRUISED”

By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong DISCLAIMER: Bruised is screening as a work-in-progress at TIFF '20 Halle Berry makes her directorial debut with Bruised. It follows disgraced MMA fighter Jackie “Justice” (Halle Berry) who has been struggling to get by after losing an important match years ago. Since then, she’s been living with her Manager-Bboyfriend Desi (Adan Canto). One night, Desi tricks Jackie into an underground fight and ... Read more

#TIFF20: “THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS”

By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong In the woods of the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, there are truffles buried in the Earth. The culinary delight is beloved by many, but few know how they reach our tables. The Truffle Hunters profiles a group of individuals who deal in the Truffle trade, from buying and selling, to the men and their dogs who find them. The Truffle Hunters is a delight from start to finish. In a year that has literally been a dystopic nightmare for so many, it is ... Read more

#TIFF20: “GOOD JOE BELL”

By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Joe Bell (Mark Wahlberg) is a bit of a tough Dad. He loves his family, but he has a hard time showing it. When his son Jadin (Reid Miller) 'comes out' as gay, Joe is begrudgingly supportive of his decision but not at all subtle with his embarrassment. After Jadin faces an onslaught of relentless bullying at school, Joe decides to walk and speak to groups across America to raise awareness about bullying and the effects it can have on others. Good Joe ... Read more

#TIFF20: IN CONVERSATION WITH… BARRY LEVINSON AND DENZEL WASHINGTON

By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Two living legends came together virtually on Thursday evening as part of TIFF ’20’s stellar In Conversation series – Oscar winners Barry Levinson and Denzel Washington. The event was delayed slightly, but the pair made-up for it by speaking for just under an hour with veteran film journalist Scott Feinberg about their histories in Film, directing and where the industry is heading. And despite not having worked together, the pair have a personal ... Read more

#TIFF20: “BEANS”

By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Beans (Kiawentiio) wants to fit in. The 12-year-old Mohawk girl just applied to an elite middle school and she is being bullied by some older teens in her Indigenous community. While she struggles to find her place, two Mohawk communities begin a standoff with Quebec authorities over the expansion of a golf course into a neighbouring forest and burial ground, thrusting Beans into a world of racism and violence she has never experienced before. In her ... Read more

#TIFF20: “PIECES OF A WOMAN”

Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong Pieces of a Woman is an intimate portrait of a couple who experience the greatest loss. Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Shawn (Shia LaBeouf) are passionately in love and eagerly expecting the birth of their daughter. When the night arrives, they learn their Midwife is busy with another client and a different one is sent. Unfortunately, complications arise with their home birth and the couple is sent spiralling into heart-wrenching tragedy. Director ... Read more

#TIFF20: “SUMMER OF 85”

By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Alex (Félix Lefebvre) is out sailing off the coast of Normandy when his boat capsizes. By chance, David (Benjamin Voisin) happens to be sailing by and offers to help him. There is an instant spark between them, and David quickly offers Alex a job to work at his mother’s nautical store in town. But as their friendship grows into something deeper and more intimate, it becomes clear that they both have their own expectations of the relationship. When I ... Read more

#TIFF20: “MLK/FBI”

By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong During the '50s and '60s, the Black community mobilized to fight racial discrimination across the United States. One of the most influencial voices leading the movement was Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we celebrate the monumental work and impact King had. However, back then many Americans were critical and conflicted on his work. J. Edgar Hoover, who at the time was the Director of the FBI, viewed King’s involvement ... Read more

#TIFF20: TIFF TRIBUTE AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS

By Mr. Will Wong The 2020 TIFF TRIBUTE AWARDS, now in its second year, took place tonight virtually and were aired on CTV. Hosted by eTalk's newest addition Co-Anchor Tyrone Edwards and Chloe Wilde, the Awards in the absence of an in-person gala this year, were comprised of taped introductions and speeches from recipients in five categories. Recipients tonight included Director Mira Nair at TIFF '20 with A SUITABLE BOY; Terence Blanchard who scored Regina King's acclaimed TIFF '20 ... Read more