#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE OLD GUARD”

Charlize Theron is back and ready to kick butt in THE OLD GUARD, coming soon to Netflix!

Synopsis:
Forever is harder than it looks. Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Greg Rucka and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE & BASKETBALL, BEYOND THE LIGHTS), THE OLD GUARD is a gritty, grounded, action-packed story that shows living forever is harder than it looks. Coming to Netflix on July 10.

 

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THE OLD GUARD is coming to Netflix Friday, July 10, 2020.

 

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

#SUNDANCE: “NATIVE SON”

Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong

Native Son is based on the Novel of the same name written by Richard Wright. It follows Big (Ashton Sanders), who copes with racism on the daily in Chicago. His life begins to shift as he gets a job as a chauffeur for a wealthy white family.

The Film showcases a great Ensemble who get rich, complex characters to play. Two performances that stand out the most are from Kiki Layne (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Margaret Qualley (Novitiate). Each woman commands every scene they are in even when placed against a standout performance by Sanders who made a huge impression in Oscar-winning Moonlight.

Changes were made in the Film’s adaptation to connect with a contemporary audience which might be divisive for fans of the source material. The Film makes a statement which makes it a Film of the now.

Native Son screens at Sundance on Thurs., Jan 24 at 9PM at Eccles PC, Fri., Jan 25 at 9:30AM at The Ray PC and 9PM at Tower SLC, Sat., Jan 26 at 12PM at Resort Sundance, Wed., Jan 30 at 6PM at PC Library PC, and Thurs., Jan 31 at 11:45PM at Egyptian PC.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK”

eOne Films x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK Thursday, December 13, 2018 as follows:

Scarborough – Thursday December 13 – 7pm at Eglinton Town Centre
Vancouver – Thursday December 13 – 7pm at International Village
Calgary – Thursday December 13 – 7pm at Eau Claire
Ottawa – Thursday December 13 – 7pm at Lansdowne
Halifax – Thursday December 13 – 7pm at Parklane
Victoria – Thursday December 13 – 7pm at Odeon Victoria

Synopsis:
Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk, is the story of Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first-born child to term. It is a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families and their lives, trying to bring about justice through love, for love and the promise of the American dream.

 

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eOne Films release IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK in select cities this Christmas, everywhere January 2019.

 

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK”

By Mr. Will Wong

One of the most buzzed Films of TIFF ’18, we present to you the new Trailer for IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK from the man who brought us Best Picture, MOONLIGHT!

Synopsis:
Based on James Baldwin‘s novel, Tish races against the clock to prove her fiance’s innocence while carrying their first child to term. A celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, trying to bring about justice through love and the promise of the American dream.

 

See the Trailer:

 

eOne Films release IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK Friday, December 13, 2018.

 

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

#TIFF18: “IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK” REVIEW

By Mr. Will Wong

Following-up on the Best Picture-winning success of Moonlight, Director and Writer Barry Jenkins brings to TIFF ’18 his much-awaited Adaptation of James Baldwin‘s 1973 Novel, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK. Just as relevant then as it is today, Harlem-set love story examines racial profiling, wrongful incarceration and injustice.

The stunningly-shot Story centers on young lovers Tish (Kiki Layne) and Fonny (Toronto’s Stephan James) who learn they are expecting a child. Divided by the justice system which sees Fonny imprisoned for a rape he didn’t commit. It is here we witness the strength of familial bonds and determination to overcome the worst case scenario as Tish and Fonny‘s love must withstand the rigours of dire circumstance. Brace yourself for some gorgeous Cinematography and outstanding work from veteran Regina King as Tish‘s mother Sharon. While it didn’t quite touch our core quite like Moonlight, Jenkins’ unique ability to pace a scene and tell a story is remarkable.

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK screens Sunday, September 9, 6 PM at Princess of Wales Theatre VISA Screening Room and Monday, September 10, 11 AM at Princess of Wales Theatre VISA Screening Room.