#REVIEW: “BEHIND THE DRESS”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
Written, directed, co-produced and narrated by Elena Semikina, crowned Miss Universe Canada in 2010, BEHIND THE DRESS is an all-access, behind the scenes Documentary about 65 women from all walks of life competing to win the Miss Universe Canada 2012 title. The Film appropriately opens with Habanera, one of the most famous Arias from the Opera Carmen, where the lyrics include the line “Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame” as we ...
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#REVIEW: “AMY”
In 2011, we lost one lost a treasure. Amy Winehouse quickly shot to worldwide fame in 2007, rising in profile from a club-touring London Teen with a bevvy of acclaim surrounding her, to unavoidable tabloid fodder and a multitude of Awards. Director Asif Kapadia gives us unparalleled access to the troubled life, mind and soul of a true musical great gone too soon in his Documentary titled simply, Amy.
The two-hour piece gives us a thorough look at Winehouse's life, examining a childhood in ...
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#REVIEW: “ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Much like last year’s future Oscar-winning Whiplash, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl swept up the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival this past January. It quickly became one of my most anticipated Films of the year, and the buzz has only continued to build since then. But can insanely high hopes really be fulfilled, or was I setting myself up for disappointment?
Greg (Thomas Mann) is on great terms with everyone at his ...
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#REVIEW: “SPY”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Melissa McCarthy has proven over these past few years that she is a real force in Comedy. In re-teaming again with Director Paul Feig, she has found her groove once again after a misfire or two, in new hilarious Action-Comedy Spy. The Film not only shines a light on McCarthy, but also some of the Supporting Cast, especially the scene-stealing Rose Byrne.
Rayna Boyanov (Byrne) is one of the World’s most notorious Arms Dealers, and it is up ...
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#REVIEW: “ENTOURAGE: THE MOVIE”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
The kids from Queens have finally taken over Hollywood. Yes, they’re back and they’ve made a Blockbuster. When last we saw Vince (Adrian Grenier) and the Boys, life was sweet but uncertain. Ari (Jeremy Piven) egressed from his early retirement to become a Studio Head, and Vince rushed into marriage. Dim the lights, roll the projector, and boom… everything has changed.
The Film begins with Eric (Kevin Connolly), Johnny (Kevin Dillon) and ...
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#REVIEW: “SAN ANDREAS”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
When thinking of great Disaster Flicks, The Day After Tomorrow always comes first to mind and now comes San Andreas, which certainly is a cut from the same cloth. Its Story is by no means outstanding by any measure, but that is totally okay. It is however, wildly-entertaining in its two hours, start to finish, and Director Brad Peyton delivers one of the most adrenaline-filled rides you'll go on this Summer.
San Andreas focuses on ...
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#REVIEW: “BIG MUDDY”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
First-time Feature Writer and Director Jefferson Moneo makes an ambitious debut with Big Muddy. The thought-provoking Melodrama is riddled with open-ended questions and a slow-unfolding story, accompanied by an excellent Score that not only keeps your eyes peeled on the screen, but also your ears.
Big Muddy focuses on a modern-day Outlaw, Martha (Nadia Litz), her Boyfriend Tommy (Rossif Sutherland) and Martha’s Son Andy (Justin Kelly). ...
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#REVIEW: “ALOHA”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Cameron Crowe is a genius whether it be writing Romantic Comedies or Dramas. Things took-off rather quickly in 1989 with his directorial debut, the classic Say Anything and in his latest effort Aloha, he certainly shows no signs of slowing down.
Aloha focuses on Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper), a former Military Man-turned-Military Contractor as he returns to Hawaii where his contracting days first began. However in Hawaii is also his ...
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#REVIEW: “THE FACE OF AN ANGEL”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
Amanda Knox, an American girl studying in Italy, was arrested for the murder of her roommate FMeredith Kercher in late 2007. Michael Winterbottom’s latest Film, The Face of an Angel, is based on the events surrounding the Knox trial. In the Film, the Character's names have been changed from those of their real-life counterparts. Amanda Knox has become Jessica Fuller, and Meredith Kercher has become Elizabeth Pryce. However, the Film is not a ...
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#REVIEW: “LOVE & MERCY”
We know their Music, but not the man behind it. The Beach Boys need little introduction with a massive catalog of hits, dominating airwaves in the '60s and selling an estimated 350 million albums worldwide. After premiering to rousing reception at TIFF '14, Love & Mercy gives us a deep look into the mind of Pop Music Icon Brian Wilson, the Member responsible for penning, producing and performing some of the most significant tunes in Pop Music.
Directed by 12 Years a Slave Producer Bill ...
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