Jordan Peele‘s Box Office-topping NOPE is out now on DVD, Blu-ray and 4k Ultra HD via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
The Film centers around OJ Haywood (Academy Award-winner Daniel Kaluuya) who is convinced that there is something unusual in the sky above his family’s ranch, but how does he proves this? He teams with his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) to document this no matter what it takes. And from this we learn the price of fame.
In addition to gorgeous landscapes and being filmed with IMAX cameras, NOPE was meant to be seen on a big screen, but it is so complex in its layeredness that an additional watch at home is necessary. In addition to looking spectacular, this game-changing Blockbuster is carried by the chemistry created by a magical storm of Palmer’s great presence and Kaluuya‘s nuanced delivery. And we’re just warning you now – that shower scene.
NOPE is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, a Sci-Fi Horror that is a Western and proof that Peele has our full attention.
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Synopsis:
OscarÂŽ winner Jordan Peele disrupted and redefined modern horror with Get Out and then Us. Now, he reimagines the summer movie with a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope.
The film reunites Peele with OscarÂŽ winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), who is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and OscarÂŽ nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.
Nope, which co-stars Michael Wincott (Hitchcock, Westworld) and Brandon Perea (The OA, American Insurrection), is written and directed by Jordan Peele and is produced by Ian Cooper (Us, Candyman) and Jordan Peele for Monkeypaw Productions. The film will be released by Universal Pictures worldwide.
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The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards took place tonight and for the first time ever, the Awards were bi-coastal, with many presenters and nominees opting to attend virtually. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted a fourth time this year and did not hold back in their opening speech addressing some of the Awards’ controversies this year including a lack of black members on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who decide Golden Globe Award winners. Fey stated, “Look, we all know award shows are stupid. But the point is… inclusivity is important and there are no Black members of the Hollywood Foreign Press“. She also proceeded to call-out Emily in Paris’ nominations mentioning that “French Exit (for which Michelle Pfeiffer is nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical) is what I did after I watched the first episode.”. The lighthearted Series starring Lily Collins drew a bit of controversy with many questioning its deservingness of recognition.
Leading the way was Netflix‘s THE CROWN sweeping all categories for which it was nominated: Best Television Series â Drama, Best Actor â Television Series Drama (Josh O’Connor), Best Actress â Television Series Drama (Emma Corrin), Best Supporting Actress â Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Gillian Anderson).
Netflix also saw its well-received THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT score for Limited TV Series and Actress in a Limited TV Series (Anya Taylor-Joy).
With three female Directors being nominated for Director in a Motion Picture, ChloĂŠ Zhao has the distinction of being the first woman of Asian descent (and second woman ever) to win a Golden Globe in the category for NOMADLAND. The Film also won for Motion Picture Drama and it is one of the favourites to take Best Picture at the Oscars. Another Asian-American Filmmaker, Lee Isaac Chung, also was recognized for his Film MINARI for Foreign Language Film.
BORAT Subsequent Moviefilm also was a big winner this evening taking Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and Sacha Baron Cohen taking Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. He revealed he almost got shot twice making this Film, thanking his Bodyguard who went unnamed.
Canada shined bright on the global stage with SCHITT’S CREEK winning for TV Musical or Comedy Series. Stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara won also for Actor and Actress in a TV Comedy Series.
Posthumously, Chadwick Boseman was awarded Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. His surviving wife Taylor Simone Ledward accepted tearfully on his behalf saying “He would thank God, his parents and ancestors for their guidance and sacrifices… He would say something beautiful, something inspiring, something that would amplify that little voice inside us that tells us you can.”.
Winners tonight included:
Best Motion Picture, Drama – âNomadlandâ
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – âBorat Subsequent Moviefilmâ
Best Director, Motion Picture – ChloĂŠ Zhao, âNomadlandâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama – Andra Day, âThe United States vs. Billie Holidayâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – Rosamund Pike, âI Care a Lotâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture – Jodie Foster, âThe Mauritanianâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama – Chadwick Boseman, âMa Raineyâs Black Bottomâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – Sacha Baron Cohen, âBorat Subsequent Moviefilmâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture -Daniel Kaluuya, âJudas and the Black Messiahâ
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture – Aaron Sorkin, âThe Trial of the Chicago 7â
Best Original Score, Motion Picture – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste, âSoulâ
Best Original Song, Motion Picture – âIo SĂŹ (Seen),â âThe Life Aheadâ
Best Motion Picture, Animated – âSoulâ
Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language – âMinariâ
Best Television Series, Drama – âThe Crownâ
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy – âSchittâs Creekâ
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television – âThe Queenâs Gambitâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama – Emma Corrin, âThe Crownâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy – Catherine OâHara, âSchittâs Creekâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television – Anya Taylor-Joy, âThe Queenâs Gambitâ
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role – Gillian Anderson, âThe Crownâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama – Josh OâConnor, âThe Crownâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy – Jason Sudeikis, âTed Lassoâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television – Mark Ruffalo, âI Know This Much Is Trueâ
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role – John Boyega, âSmall Axeâ
Carol Burnett Award – Norman Lear
Cecil B. DeMille Award – Jane Fonda
One of the evening’s most relatable moments was a technical glitch experienced as Daniel Kaluuya was named winner for Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Judas and the Black Messiah. While his audio could not be heard, leading Presenter Laura Dern to try to move on, he rebutted, “You guys did me dirty!” after almost losing his change to give his speech. He then was able to carry-on.
Daniel Kaluuya wins the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture at The #GoldenGlobes. pic.twitter.com/3xHF3KRccm
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While many nominees and presenters appeared on the broadcast from the comfort of their homes, there still was some dazzling fashion to beheld. See some of the evening’s most fantastic looks.
Amanda Seyfried in Oscar de la Renta
Angela Bassett in Dolce & Gabbana
Carey Mulligan in Prada
Regina King in Louis Vuitton
Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior
Awards Season culminates in the 93rd Academy Awards, which air on ABC April 25, 2021 on ABC.
(Photo credit: Golden Globes)
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
This outstanding Film depicts the true story of how William OâNeal (LaKeith Stanfield) was offered a plea deal to infiltrate the Black Panther Party, with the intent to gain intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya).
Director and Co-Writer Shaka King has brought us an important story about a buried history. Itâs filled with tragedy, adrenaline and tender moments. Balancing these moments is a feat, but King succeeds. There are jarring scenes of police shootouts and violence against members of the Black Panther Party. Then moments of contemplation from Hampton with his comrades and partner Deborah Johnson (Dominique Fishback).
The decision by King and Co-Writer Will Berson to start and end their re-telling of this tragedy with a reenactment of an OâNeil interview is impressive. In doing so, they give audiences a look into the antagonist of their Film. They depict the primary drive for OâNeil was the money the FBI was paying him. The reenactment and actual interview footage at the end show how far in denial OâNeil was about his time as an informant. King looks at OâNeil as a person who, âfalls for everything if they stand for nothing.â
Stanfieldâs performance of the Antagonist is nuanced. He manages to leave mystery in his layered performance that allows audiences to question if OâNeil ever felt guilty. By no way is OâNeil redeemed, but having an Actor able to express humanity in someone consumed by self-preservation is incredible to watch. Itâs in OâNeilâs self-preservation that pins him as the direct opposite of Hampton, who was always for the people.
Kaluuya is terrific as Hampton. His control over his voice, accent and bravado, is masterful, especially when displaying difference in cadences. He had a different cadence when having conversations and giving speeches. Kaluuya does this throughout, particularly in the âI am a Revolutionary,â scene. Itâs one of the most powerful scenes in the Film that gives chills and leaves goosebumps. It also shows the unbelievable talent of Kaluuya.
Although, Judas and the Black Messiah is about the two men, King and his female Cast, lift-up the female characters. Johnson is a pivotal part of the story and is where the heart of the Film lies. Itâs lovely to watch Kaluuya and Fishback together on-screen. They have magnetic chemistry that is palpable. Fishback gives an outstanding performance throughout.
Kingâs use of Sound and Music is integral to his story. Through the first part of the Film, there is a Jazz composition that complements to the movement of the Black Panther Party. When things begin to become more tumultuous, due to OâNiel following out more vile orders from the FBI, the music changes to string compositions. These compositions create an unsettling atmosphere. The Film goes quiet near the end. The moments surrounding the assassination of Hampton by the FBI is silent, adding to the already sombre tone.
Judas and the Black Messiah is a layered Film about many things. One of them being the importance of legacies in a story that has been buried.
Judas and the Black Messiah screens at Sundance:
Live Premiere: February 1 at 9 PM (EST)
On-Demand: February 3 at 10 AM (EST)
One of this Fall’s biggest sleeper hits could well be QUEEN & SLIM. From Emmy-winning Writer Lena Waithe (Master of None) and first-time Feature Director Melina Matsoukas (Director of BeyoncĂŠ‘s “Formation” Video), the dialogue-generating Thriller in the spirit of Bonnie & Clyde and Thelma & Louise soon is set for release. The Duo came to Toronto this weekend to promote the Film including special Advance Screenings plus Q&As at Varsity Cinemas and TIFF Bell Lightbox, which completely were sold-out.
Starring Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) and newcomer Jodie Turner-Smith as a couple who go on a Tinder date gone-wrong after they are pulled-over by a police officer, we soon find these polar opposites in a thrill ride to escape capture. They soon rise to prominence as figures, representing the fears and uproar of America’s black community against discriminatory policing.
We’ve never seen anything like this genre-bending Romance-meets-Drama-Thriller and cannot stop thinking about Kaluuya‘s brilliant performance and an unforgettable debut by Turner-Smith. Bokeem Woodbine also delivers a standout performance as Uncle Earl. The Film is provocative as it should be, exploring further the dialogue about how often we remember and immortalize Black Americans in loss and how they are made to feel threatened by the police. Waithe’s Script accomplishes exactly what she hopes to achieve, the humanizing of Black Americans for those who might need that. Brought to life by gorgeous Cinematography and curated by a phenomenal Soundtrack, Queen and Slim cannot be missed.
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Matsoukas and Waithe we met with standing ovations and if this is any early indication of what’s to come, expect the community to turn-up at the Box Office for this Film, which already is garnering tons of buzz with a rating of 91% on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes.
See an intro by CBC‘s Amanda Parris:
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eOne Films release QUEEN AND SLIM Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
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Synopsis:
Costco worker Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) and criminal defense attorney Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) go on a first date after meeting on Tinder. They hit it off, even though she tells him she picked him because he looked sad in his picture, which made her feel sorry for him. As they’re chatting on the drive home, Slim forgets to put his turn signal on and is pulled over by a white police officer.
The officer takes offense when Slim makes a comment about how cold it is outside and angrily tells Slim to put his hands up and get on the ground. Queen gets out of the car to ask why Slim is being arrested. She tells the police officer she’s an attorney and informs him she’s going to take out her cell phone. However, the police officer reaches for his gun. In the ensuing chaos, the police officer is shot dead and the entire incident is captured on his dashcam video.
Rather than turn themselves in and face a bigoted police force, Queen and Slim go on the run and are dubbed “the black Bonnie & Clyde.” Thrown together, the two begin to fall in love as they try to elude the authorities.
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eOne Films release QUEEN AND SLIM Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
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By Mr. Will Wong
And in a blink of an eye, another TIFF has passed and this one had us working right to the finish line! It’s only after the fact that we have a moment to take it all in how much we went through. We estimate double our average in Celebrity Snaps this year. That’s how star-studded TIFF ’18 was. It was that kind of a year!
We had the pleasure of previewing several of this year’s Awards Season contenders and we are waiting with baited breath to see A STAR IS BORN and GREEN BOOK, both outstanding, duke it out for Oscars glory in coming months. We loved both, are thrilled the latter was honoured with the People’s Choice Award at the Festival, but something about the former makes our heart sing. We cannot stop thinking about it or its Soundtrack. It takes a magical Film to do that.
Let’s relive some of my favourite star-studded moments of the Festival, as lensed through the Nikon D3400. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without this amazing camera which worked amazingly-well with our Blackberry Key 2 in terms of file transmission to ensure we were able to get our photos uploaded and edited within moments for you all to enjoy! The clarity of these snaps speak for themselves.
A STAR IS BORN Press Conference
We will never stop taking our signature Celebrity Selfies and TIFF ’18 was unforgettable even if we saw many returning faces. We wouldn’t have been camera-ready without the right gear and depending on each scenario, sometimes the Blackberry Key 2 worked best for those Selfies, sometimes the Nikon D3400 worked better. What matters is that more often than not, we got the snap! And many we did.
Here’s some of our faves!
Alexander SkarsgĂĽrd
Amandla Stenberg
Amber Heard
Anthony Ramos
Boyd Holbrook
Cara Delevingne
Chris Pine
Claire Foy
Daniel Kaluuya
Elizabeth Debicki
Gwendoline Christie
Hari Nef
Jacob Tremblay
Jamie Dornan
Jamie Lee Curtis
John David Washington
Julianne Moore
Kelly Marie Tran
Lady Gaga
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Margaret Qualley
Olivia Munn
Parker Sevak
Peter Sarsgaard
Quincy Jones
Riz Ahmed
Ryan Gosling
Steve Carell
Steven Yeun
TimothĂŠe Chalamet
Trevante Rhodes
Troye Sivan
Zhang Yimou
In case you missed our Television appearances during TIFF ’18 this is our first year hitting-up the three big media giants: Global, CITY and CP24 (Bell Media). Thrilled! Our brand continues to thrive as a Festival go-to and we are so happy for the recognition.
CP24 with George Lagogianes
Breakfast Television with Winston Sih
Until next year. We’re already ready!
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Widows follows four women who take up their deceased husbands’ next heist. It will have its World Premiere at TIFF â18 in the Galas Programme and is the follow-up Film to Director Steve McQueenâs 12 Years a Slave.
This Film is different from McQueen‘s previous Films, however it still hits all those important messages and has complex, layered characters that have made his Films so special. His Script, which he co-wrote with Gillian Flynn, has four rich female leads that are all unforgettable. Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Erivo as spectacular fireworks that explode on the screen. This one is not to be missed.
Widows screens at TIFF on Saturday, September 8 at 9:30 PM at Roy Thompson Hall, Thursday, September 13 at 9:30 PM at Princess Of Wales and Sunday, September 16 at 6 PM at Elgin Theatre.
Huge things are expected of Marvel’s long-awaited BLACK PANTHER and with just another week to go till release, Toronto Fans were treated to a celebratory Canadian Premiere for the Ryan Coogler-directed Film. Fans queued hours for a chance at rush tickets to the event graced by none other than star Danai Gurira, known best for her work on AMC’s acclaimed series The Walking Dead as Michonne.
The groundbreaking Blockbuster comes with raves based on its Los Angeles Premiere last week and members of the Cast were just in South Korea to promote the Film too.
BLACK PANTHER is set in a technologically-advanced African nation called Wakanda, where upon the death of his father, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) rises to the throne as a successor king. He summons the help of the warriors Dora Milaje led by Okoye (Danai Gurira), his estranged wife Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), mother Ramonda (Angela Bassett) and sister Shuri (Letitia Wright), among others to defend what he is due by birthright. Unexpected challengers surface suddenly to overthrow him, also threatening to cause chaos in the world with weapons made from a precious element native to Wakanda called Vibranium.
We ask a dazzling Gurira dressed in black and gold, about being approached by Coogler who admittedly had never seen The Walking Dead when reaching out to her.
Gurira: “He had seen me in a Movie that was same time as Fruitvale Station at Sundance and that Movie was called The Mother of George. So it was from that quiet Indie he became interested in working with me. This came to pass and he wrote a role with me in mind. As an Actor, nothing really tops that because I had so much respect for him. I was just so proud of him, this young man who came out of grad school and made this type of an impact. He’s so humble, so sweet, such a good guy.”.
One of the greatest things about BLACK PANTHER is its element of humour and often we see its characters are aware of the world beyond Wakanda. Likewise, Gurira’s Okoye keeps Boseman‘s T’Challa in-check when he struggles. We ask her about her experience working with the Film’s leading man.
Gurira: “He’s such a fantastic quintessential leading man. He really helms things with a quiet, calm energy that just allows everyone to feel valued and connected to him. He’s an astounding collaborator and he respects people’s thoughts and opinions. He’s a deep thinker and a great writer and storyteller himself. Working with him is really easy.”
Gurira tells us the toughest part about getting into Okoye‘s headspace.
Gurira: “I’m not as much a traditionalist as she is, I’m more a modernist. I loved that about her and I understood it, but it wasn’t where I come from. But really this let me connect more deeply with the essence to really what Wakanda speaks to, which is African self-determination. That to me is something I totally can latch-on to, this idea of a nation that has never been colonized and a need to protect that. That I could connect to.”.
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The Canadian Premiere saw local talent like Kardinal Offishall, Jazz Cartier, Pree and Arkells come out to show their support. We had the pleasure of speaking to Kardinal Offishall, Priya and Arkells about what BLACK PANTHER means to them.
Kardinal Offishall: “I think since the time I was a kid, the possibility that there could be something that took place – even though it’s fictional – in a world dominated by people of colour, used to be unbelievable. It’s not a Movie that is going to be limited to people of colour as the story is universal. It’s just going to be amazing for everyone to watch this Movie. I think positive imagery that shows people who look like me in a different light, these are all things that are super-necessary, especially for the time we’re living in.”.
Offishall admits he has heard Soundtrack (out Friday, February 9, 2018 via Universal Music Canada) single All the Stars by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, thus far and gives a vote of confidence, stating “Kendrick having a hand in forming what it’s gonna sound like, I’m sure sonically it’s gonna be incredible.”.
Arkells:Â “Normally when we’re invited to these things, we’re on the road. On Twitter I saw last week people were going nuts about this Movie.”.
On their four JUNO nominations today, lead singer Max Kerman admits, “We planned on getting no JUNO nominations.”. The Band does plan to be in Vancouver for the Awards on Sunday, March 25, 2018 airing on CBC at 8:00 PM ET.
Also don’t forget to check-out the BLACK PANTHER EXPERIENCE as it tours Southern Ontario. It allows you to connect BLACK PANTHER to upcoming release AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR and witness Black Panther in marvelous AR Technology. Stops are as follows:
OTTAWA
Winterlude Festival â February 9-11
TORONTO
Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP â February 13
CN Tower â February 17 & 18
Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough â February 20
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See our Chats with Kardinal Offishall, The Arkells and Gurira:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release Marvel’s BLACK PANTHER Friday, February 16, 2018.
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Photography taken on the NIKON D3300.
Los Angeles got lit last night as the World Premiere of BLACK PANTHER took place. The starpower was incredible with several A-List names came out to show support for what is looking to be a smash hit for Marvel/Disney. Initial reviews coming-out are incredible and we’re super-excited for this Film. Names like Jon Voigt, Elizabeth Banks, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and several more attended the night.
See some Pics of the Cast and notable guests:
If you’re in Quebec City or Southern Ontario, don’t forget to check-out the BLACK PANTHER EXPERIENCE as it tours these regions and experience AR Technology and connect Black Panther to Avengers: Infinity War!
Dates:
BLUE MOUNTAIN
⢠Winter Fest, Blue Mountain Village â January 27 & 28
QUEBEC CITY
⢠Carnaval De Quebec â February 2-4
OTTAWA
⢠Winterlude Festival â February 9-11
TORONTO
⢠Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP â February 13
⢠CN Tower â February 17 & 18
⢠Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough â February 20
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release BLACK PANTHER Friday, February 16, 2018.
(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)
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