#REVIEW: “THE FAVOURITE”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
It is the early 18th century in Great Britain and its ruler, Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), is not at her best. She has taken to her bed, her failing body racked in pain, not having fully recovered from 17 pregnancies that never went full term and dealing with the finances and logistics of her kingdom declaring war on France and Spain. In her weakened and confused state of mind, she is completely reliant on the counsel of her closest companion Lady Sarah ...
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#REVIEW: “ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Director John McPhail and Writers Alan McDonald and Ryan McHenry certainly know what time of year it is. Their Anna and the Apocalypse is an absolute home run if you love Zombies and Musicals. If Nicolas Cage were a genre of movie, he would be Anna and the Apocalypse. It is so insanely brilliant and packed with enough humour to induce actual physical pain. There is no other Christmas Movie this Christmas season than Anna and the Apocalypse. I for ...
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#REVIEW: “AT ETERNITY’S GATE”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
As an Artist, Julian Schnabel’s works hang on the walls in some of the world’s most prestigious museums. There was even a sold-out retrospective of his accomplishments hosted by the Art Gallery of Ontario years back. As a Director, his unique perspective and visions had won him awards at Cannes, the Venice Film Festival, the Golden Globes and earned him an Oscar nomination. His movies delve into the lives of tortured or damaged artists and one, ...
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#REVIEW: “ROBIN HOOD”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
Since its debut as a Silent Film in 1908, Robin Hood had captured the hearts and imagination of millions of theatregoers all around the globe. There have been 77 cinematic adaptations featuring the hero who stole from the rich to give to the poor since then. From countries as diverse as Russia, Italy and Germany, to animated versions and spoofs, playing Robin of Loxley attracted stars from Errol Flynn, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe, Cary ...
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#REVIEW: “CREED II”
Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong
The highlight of the original Rocky Franchise was arguably when Rocky Balboa fought Ivan Drago in 1985's Rocky IV. More than a grudge match after Apollo Creed’s death, released at the height of the Cold War, the fight represented America’s superiority over Russia. Lest the Director at the time be thought of as too subtle, the climactic fight was preceded by a performance of Living in America by James Brown. Screenwriters Sylvester Stallone and ...
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#REVIEW: “RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Wreck-It Ralph took audiences by surprise six long years ago, now he returns and breaks the internet in the Film's Sequel. The Movie picks-up where we last left-off - everyone doing their jobs in their respective games, then hanging-out across other games after the arcade closes. Ralph Breaks the Internet is one of those rare cases where the Sequel is as great, if not, better than the original, and I for one welcome it all with open arms.
Everything ...
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#REVIEW: “HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE LIVE IN CONCERT”
Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong
Harry Potter’s symphonic saga continues with the Goblet of Fire. The bi-annual concert series has hit its halfway point, and was attended last night by friends, families and fans of all four Hogwarts Houses. Costumes adorned many in the audience, but whether in wizarding robes or muggle attire, all were enthusiastic throughout.
This is understandable as the Goblet of Fire is one of the most enjoyable movies in the eight-part series. Directed by ...
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#REVIEW: “FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
At the end of the deliciously sweet and charming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the chemistry between Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and wizard cop Tina Goldstein (Katherine Waterston) is established and we hope they wind-up together, like Tina’s psychic sister Queenie (Alison Sudol) has with schlubby, non-magical Polish baker Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler). Credence (Ezra Miller) seems not to have survived after almost ...
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#REVIEW: “OVERLORD”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
It is the eve of D-Day, and the Allies are preparing to invade Europe to destroy Hitler and the Nazi regime. A paratrooper squad is sent in to destroy a radio tower in a small French village that is crucial to the Allies’ plan. Things go wrong almost immediately, and most of the squad is destroyed. But the remaining members – including Boyce (Jovan Adepo) and Corporal Ford (Wyatt Russell) – will soon discover that their mission will lead to some ...
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#REVIEW: “THE GRINCH”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
The Grinch is the newest retelling of the Dr. Seuss beloved Holiday Classic. The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) lives an isolated life with his faithful dog, Max, in a gigantic cave inside Mount Crumpet which overlooks Whoville. Christmas is just around the corner and the Who’s down in Whoville are preparing to have the biggest Christmas spectacle they ever have. The Grinch becomes disgruntled by the thoughts of his lonely childhood Christmas and ...
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