VVS Films x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a Digital Download of acclaimed Guy Ritchie film, THE INFORMER.

Synopsis:
An ex-convict working undercover intentionally gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate the mob at a maximum security prison.

Starring: Ana de Armas, Clive Owen, Joel Kinnaman, Rosamund Pike

Directed By: Andrea Di Stefano

Trailer:

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VVS Films release THE INFORMER as follows:
Available now on Digital and Video-on-Demand
April 28, 2020 on DVD, DVD-Blu-ray Combo Pack

Follow VVS Films on Twitter: @vvs_films and Facebook here.

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

2020 has been awful challenging. Believe me, our hearts are with the Horse Racing community right now with racing cancelled or postponed both sides of the border, with a select few racetracks continuing operations with access restricted to the public. With the 2020 season postponed indefinitely at Woodbine Racetrack, we are glad that safety of the community is being placed first on the backstretch. At the same time, we worry for our friends whose livelihoods depended on that initial April 18, 2020 start date and also the concerned owners who have to wait even longer for a return on investment from their stock. We know for certain this period of isolation amidst COVID-19 worries, will continue into the Summer and our racing season’s marquee event the Queen’s Plate, accordingly has followed suit in its postponement.

Despite all this, we have our health and safety to treasure and I wouldn’t choose to be anywhere else than Canada where at a provincial and federal level, the situation has been handled in an exemplary manner.  The 2020 racing season will commence at some point and those fruits of labour also will come. Sending all my support and encouragement that while times are harrowing and tough right now, we are all in this for the long haul and we are not alone in our losses. While setbacks are temporary, resilience will prevail in the end. Let’s not obsess about things that weigh-down our spirits, but instead do all we can do to help us all get back to business as soon and safe as possible. Know at the end of the day those fans will be there to cheer the community on at the end of the tunnel when time allows.

That being said, we were so excited to see Mr Will return to training last month after nursing a minor injury over the winter. The time away looks to be paying off. His Owner/Trainer Michelle Love reports to us after outfinishing his workmate under exercise rider Nikki Alderson, “Our boy came out of his workout better then ever!! He thinks he’s a racehorse now. All business.”.  That brings me joy and he just returned home again for some rest with the delayed start of the racing season. His much anticipated debut will come before we know it and we know it will be so worth it!

Some Snaps of Mr Will‘s first jog on Woodbine‘s Training Track under Love, accompanied by his Dad, Rob Love, Woodbine’s Head Outrider. It was awful quiet that morning, being frigid out, but he was super-professional!

Mr Will also was paired again with Jayne Smith, who always gives him that extra bit of loving care.

…and of course a new Snuggle Buddy for our little champ! He loves his plushies.

Did I tell you how Mr Will and Princess (A Pic by Mrwill) finally met? I was overjoyed seeing them together at last! Mr Will and some of the babies from Love’s stable were brought to the facility where Princess is boarded for some schooling earlier this year. They hit it off just great!

Princess continues to thrive in her life of retirement. Her Mom Emily Fisher (second photo, above) has done a fantastic job nursing her back to wellness and socializing her with her new family. Princess always has been a special filly, perhaps getting along better with humans than horses. You might recall she almost lost her life as a baby, getting nursed back to health by caretakers and of course our constant pampering made her lose sight of who she really is. She’s adjusted beautifully, enjoying her time outdoors in the company of her family.

This looks amazing! Check-out these just-released stills from Ryan Murphy‘s HOLLYWOOD, coming soon to Netflix.

Synopsis:
A new limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, HOLLYWOOD follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood as they try to make it in Tinseltown — no matter the cost. Each character offers a unique glimpse behind the gilded curtain of Hollywood’s Golden Age, spotlighting the unfair systems and biases across race, gender and sexuality that continue to this day. Provocative and incisive, HOLLYWOOD exposes and examines decades-old power dynamics, and what the entertainment landscape might look like if they had been dismantled. HOLLYWOOD stars David Corenswet as Jack, Darren Criss as Raymond, Jeremy Pope as Archie, Laura Harrier as Camille, Samara Weaving as Claire, Dylan McDermott as Ernie, Holland Taylor as Ellen Kincaid, Patti LuPone as Avis, Jim Parsons as Henry Willson, Jake Picking as Rock Hudson, Joe Mantello as Dick, and Maude Apatow as Henrietta.

See new Stills:

HOLLYWOOD streams on Netflix Friday, May 1, 2020.

(Photo credit: Netflix)

Sam Claflin x Olivia Munn star in Netflix Feature LOVE WEDDING REPEAT! See the brand-new Trailer!

Synopsis:
In this innovative romantic comedy about the power of chance, alternate versions of the same wedding unfold as Jack (Sam Claflin) tries to make sure his little sister has the perfect wedding day. But he’ll have to juggle an angry ex-girlfriend, an uninvited guest with a secret, a misplaced sleep sedative, and unexpectedly reuniting with the girl of his dreams who got away, Dina (Olivia Munn). If he succeeds, Jack might find a happy ending of his own.

See the Trailer:

LOVE WEDDING REPEAT streams on Netflix Friday, April 10, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Canadian cinema visionary Atom Egoyan is back with GUEST OF HONOUR. A new Trailer has surfaced.

Synopsis:
JIM (David Thewlis) and his daughter VERONICA (Laysla De Oliveira), a young high-school music teacher, attempt to unravel their complicated histories and intertwined secrets in Guest of Honour, a film that weaves through time exploring perception and penance, memory and forgiveness.

David Thewlis, Laysla De Oliveira, Rossif Sutherland, Luke Wilson and Alexandre Bourgeois star.

See the Trailer:

Elevation Pictures release GUEST OF HONOUR, coming soon.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

French Onion Soup. In addition to washing those hands and exercising Social Distancing, a strong immune system is needed to navigate this period ahead. We all need a good dose of Vitamin C, but instead of oranges, how about onions?

We adore French Onion Soup, which notoriously is tricky to make. With all the time in the world right now, when better than now to finally tackle this savoury sensation? 🇫🇷🌰

Ingredients:

6 large white onions, chopped thinly
8 cups of beef broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons organic cane sugar
Black Pepper to taste
Sea Salt to taste

1 cup Gruyere Cheese, grated
1 French Baguette

Instructions:

1. Chop onions thinly.
2. In large soup pot on medium heat, sautée onions in 3 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
3. Turn-up heat to medium-high, add butter and one tablespoon olive oil. Cook another 15 minutes, stirring frequently as onions start browning.
4. Add-in sugar and one teaspoon of sea salt (or more if you like). Cook another 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add-in garlic. Cook for one minute.
6. Add wine and scrape brown bits from bottom of pot.
7. Add beef stock, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, add pepper and salt to taste. Simmer for 45 minutes or longer.
8. Skim excess oil, herbs and remove bay leaves.
8. When about ready to serve, heat oven to 450°F. Cut baguette into approximately 2-inch thick slices. Place on baking sheet and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Bake about 7 minutes.
9. Flip bread pieces over and stack grated Gruyere on-top and return to oven, baking until cheese and bread are golden-brown.
10. Ladle soup into bowls and top with piece of toasted cheese bread and serve. Dunk bread into soup for that gooey, cheesy texture.

VVS Films x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a Digital Download of acclaimed Guy Ritchie film, THE GENTLEMEN.

Synopsis:
THE GENTLEMEN follows American expat Mickey Pearson who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery

Trailer:

Artwork:

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Rules and regulations here.

VVS Films release THE GENTLEMEN as follows:
Available now on Digital
April 7, 2020 on Video-on-Demand
April 21, 2020 on DVD, DVD-Blu-ray Combo Pack

Follow VVS Films on Twitter: @vvs_films and Facebook here.

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

You know how much we love our horses! We’re thrilled to give our Readers in Canada a chance to win a Digital Download of RIDE LIKE A GIRL compliments of Mongrel Media.

Synopsis:
The incredible true story of Michelle Payne, who overcame impossible odds and became one of the first female jockey champions in the world.

Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill star.

See the Trailer:

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Rules and regulations here.

Mongrel Media release RIDE LIKE A GIRL out now on Digital.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)

Wings Two Ways. It’s Wing Night! Can’t go out for wings? No worries, we’ve got wings, two ways! One spicy and sweet, the other sweet and tangy.

Option #1, we’re indebted to our friend Elaine Quan (Instagram: @quanner922) for her inspiring recipe which we made a couple tweaks to.

Option #2, you have to use Billy Bones BBQ‘s Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. My niece Jessica and nephew-in-law Mitch are two of the minds behind this Ribfest fan favourite purveyor of grilled thrills, and I’m grateful to them for introducing me to this mustard-infused, tangy concoction. If you can’t find the sauce, look for a mustard-based BBQ Sauce.

Ingredients:

4 lbs chicken wings
3 egg whites
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons sea salt

Sauce #1:
1/4 cup Gochujang (Korean Pepper Paste)
3 teaspoons organic maple syrup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1 inch cube of ginger, minced

Sauce #2:
1/4 cup Billy Bones Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons organic maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1 inch cube of ginger, minced

Coriander, chopped (garnish)

Instructions:
1. In large bowl, beat egg whites, baking soda and salt until slightly frothy.
2. Toss chicken wings in egg white mixture and coat evenly. Refrigerate overnight uncovered.
3. Preheat oven at 450°F.
4. Place wings on baking sheet and pat dry with paper towel.
5. Bake 15 minutes.
6. Flip wings. Bake 10 minutes.
7. Flip wings. Bake 10 minutes or till juice in wings is just about clear.
8. While on step 7, take two large skillets and on high heat, sear quickly garlic and ginger for about a minute.
9. Combine Sauce #1 in bowl and pour into ginger and garlic in Skillet #1. Bring to a sizzle, let caramelize slightly and reduce to low heat. Do same with Sauce #2 in Skillet #2.
10. Once chicken wings are ready, increase heat on each skillet to medium-high. Divide half of wings into Skillet #1. Divide other half of wings into Skillet #2.
11. Immerse wings till they are coated in sauce.
12. Turn off heat and let wings sit for about 5 minutes.
13. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.

The theatres might not be open but I still have #MyHomeTheatre! Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win some Digital Download codes for BRAHMS: THE BOY II

Synopsis:
Unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family moves into a guest house on the estate where their young son soon makes an unsettling new friend, an eerily life-like doll he calls Brahms. Katie Holmes stars in BRAHMS: THE BOY II, alongside Christopher Convery (“Gotham”), Owain Yeoman (The Belko Experience) and Ralph Ineson (The Witch). William Brent Bell returns to direct BRAHMS: THE BOY II.

See the Trailer:

Doing a Horror Marathon? Consider Midsommar, Countdown, Child’s Play and Hereditary too!

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BRAHMS: THE BOY II is available early on Digital Friday, April 3, 2020 and then VOD on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)