#SXSW: “ALICE” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
When Alice comes to the realization that her husband has left her completely broke due to his addiction to escorts, she finds herself drawn into the life of high-end prostitution to save her home and provide for her son.
First-time Feature Director-Writer Josephine Mackerras has truly outdone herself with Alice. The complex Script and layered characters have created a Film with the ability to open people's minds to the world of prostitution. Even ...
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#SXSW: “THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Zak is a 22-year-old male with Down Syndrome who escapes from the retirement home he is forced to be in, in the hopes of meeting his Wrestling hero.
This Film has an enormous amount of heart with one of the most touching stories. The Script is tight with some of the richest characters who have been cast to perfection. The Cast includes Dakota Johnson, Thomas Haden Church, John Hawkes, Bruce Dern and the anchor of the Film Zack Gottsagen who plays ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “HOTEL MUMBAI”
VVS Films x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see the riveting HOTEL MUMBAI in Toronto and Vancouver on March 29, 2019.
Synopsis:
On November 26, 2008, Arjun (Dev Patel) leaves his wife and child as he makes his way to Mumbai, where he works at the majestic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
Soon after, the Indian city is rocked by a wave of devastating terror attacks, throwing the bustling metropolis into chaos.
In the heart of the city’s tourist district, Jihadist ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “DISNEY’S ALADDIN”
At last! A new look at Disney's ALADDIN! Check-out this new Trailer just released today!
Synopsis:
A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, “Aladdin” is ...
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#SXSW: “GOOD BOYS” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
When sixth grade best friends, The Bean Bag Boys, get invited to a kissing party their day turns into an adventure to learn how to kiss.
Good Boys is a comedic take to the moment in our lives when we think we are mature because we entered sixth grade, however, we are still innocent children. The Script is loaded with hilarious jokes that aren’t there only to make you laugh, but to also move the story along. The cast of The Bean Bag Boys, Jacob ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO “DISNEY’S DUMBO”
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see Disney's DUMBO! Screenings take place in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa and Winnipeg on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Synopsis:
Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already ...
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#SXSW: “SNATCHERS” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
When popular high-schooler Sara (Mary Nepi) loses her virginity she rapidly becomes pregnant and gives birth to something other-worldly.
Directors Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman have created a hilarious Horror-Comedy that’s a mix between your favourite Alien genre Film and High-School Comedy Film. There is a lot of fun to be had with Snatchers, this is due to its tight Script, creepy creature and lovable characters. Those characters are shot to ...
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#SXSW: “RUN THIS TOWN” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Run This Town follows a young reporter (Ben Platt) who gets a tip that there is a video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (Damien Lewis) smoking crack.
Writer-Director Ricky Tollman has crafted a Film told from the perspectives of the newspaper reporters - primarily Platt's character who is eager to break his first story - those who worked at City Hall at that time. This Film offers a look into the Toronto government during the Rob Ford scandal and draws ...
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#SXSW: 2019 SXSW FESTIVAL DAY FOUR RECAP
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
It's day four of the SXSW Festival and things are still moving a mile a minute. We attended two different Panels today that consisted of Actors and Producers of some of our favourite movies.
The first talk was from Ethan Hawke and Jason Blum who are here promoting their newest Film together called Adopt A Highway. It follows an ex-convict who finds a child in a dumpster and changes his life. The two spoke about working on prior projects together, such as ...
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#SXSW: 2019 SXSW FESTIVAL DAY THREE RECAP
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
We are on Day Three of the SXSW Festival and the majority of our day was spent walking around some pretty great installations.
The first one we attended was a fan art installation for Jordan Peele's Us. The moment you walk in, you're faced with the costumes the Actors wore and the soon to be iconic scissors they use. You are then given a card that gets you one free download for the Soundtrack of the Film. They also treat guests to two drinks as they walk ...
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