#REVIEW: ” THE BEANIE BUBBLE”
By Mr. Will Wong
Beanie Babies were a worldwide sensation, gaining feverish traction just as many of us were signing-up for our first e-mail accounts in the '90s, at a time when eBay would go on to change the way people shopped. These adorable little animal stuffies from manufacturer Ty, would win hearts with endaring poems on their tags. A select few of these toys would go on to gain status as the coveted ones on the marketplace, selling for up to thousands of dollars. I am one of ...
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#REVIEW: “TALK TO ME”
Review by Nicholas Porteous for Mr. Will Wong
Talk to Me, the A24 Horror by twin Aussie Directors Michael and Danny Philippou, is a spine-tingling, fresh-feeling take on classic horror tropes, and could very well prove to be a new classic of the genre. There. That's the review. Go see it.
You want more info? More takes?? Fine! I'll delve a little deeper, but let me forewarn you--this is definitely one of those movies best viewed with little to no knowledge of what you're getting yourself ...
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#REVIEW: “OPPENHEIMER”
Review by Nicholas Porteous for Mr. Will Wong
Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's historical epic, examines the paradoxical life and legacy of the father of the atomic bomb. We live in a world shaped by the fear of nuclear weaponry, and it's hard to imagine a time when that fear wasn't a given. Making a Biopic around an invention that has caused the deaths of millions is a fascinating conceit. Nolan immerses us in a time when humanity stood on the precipice of realizing these devices--when few ...
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#REVIEW: “BARBIE”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Greta Gerwig’s latest is an audacious, entertaining masterpiece the hits some strong emotional notes.
Life in Barbieland has always been a joy for Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie at her best). Nothing ever goes wrong…well until now. First, she thinks about dying. Then she awakes with bad breath. And then the worst of all happens…she gets flat feet! When she confesses these ‘defects’ to her fellow Barbies they tell her she must visit ...
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#REVIEW: “THEATER CAMP”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
THEATER CAMP opens with archival footage of young kids performing on a stage when it hits you; those talented children grew up to be Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), Molly Gordon ( “The Bear”) and Noah Galvin (“The Good Doctor”) who, alongside Nick Lieberman, all had a hand in directing, producing and writing this unabashed love letter to the musical theatre. As a musicals aficionado…OK…junkie, I had a ridiculous grin plastered on my face ...
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#REVIEW: “JOY RIDE”
By Mr. Will Wong
JOY RIDE is what happens when fresh voices get a chance to be heard. Writer-turned-Director Adele Lim makes her an unforgettable directorial debut in what is equal parts a raunchy R-rated Comedy as much it is a heartfelt Buddy Road Trip jaunt.
The story centers on Audrey (Ashley Park), who is adopted at a young age by white parents, in a predominately white town. She befriends Lolo (Sherry Cola) and they tackle the education system and mean kids together growing-up. ...
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#REVIEW: “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
A rogue A.I. referred to as “the entity” has gone missing. A mysterious cross-shaped key the entity needs is out on the black market and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team have been tasked with finding it. With various forces standing in their way, including the sentient algorithm that is always multiple steps ahead, finding the key will not be simple.
That is about the simplest way I can describe the plot of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ...
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#REVIEW: “NO HARD FEELINGS”
By Mr. Will Wong
It should come as no surprise that Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) delivers something accomplished in his latest Comedy, NO HARD FEELINGS. He's managed to temper that fine balance between heartfelt and comedic through his years of experience as both a Writer and Director on beloved series The Office.
The premise of NO HARD FEELINGS seems like a raging horomonal male teen's dreams. An introverted, soft-spoken 19-year-old, Percy (award-winning stage star Andrew Barth Feldman) just ...
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#REVIEW: “ELEMENTAL”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
In Element City, fire, water, land and air individuals co-exist together. Most of the fire residents live in a borough called Fire Town, where Ember Lumin (Leah Lewis) dreams of one day taking over her Dad’s convenience store, The Fireplace. She has to gain control of her nasty temper first though; one that leads to her meeting water resident and Health Inspector Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athie). And despite their cultural differences and initially ...
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#REVIEW: “THE FLASH”
Review by Nicholas Porteous for Mr. Will Wong
The Justice League--DC's answer to The Avengers--has had its share of trouble getting off the ground with some successes, but patience is a virtue. So here we are. The Flash has found its way into theatres, and Ezra Miller's moment has arrived. And of course, Michael Keaton is back as classic 1989 Batman! You thought he returned in Batman Returns?? Well, you're not wrong, but he returns here too and if anything there's that!
We join Barry Allen ...
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