#SUNDANCE: “THELMA” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore
Writer-Director Josh Margolin’s Feature debut is a tender story about growing old and how we as a society view our elders. All wrapped in one of the freshest whip-smart comedic Scripts.
The story follows 93-year-old Thelma Post (the magnificent June Squibb) who gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. When she finds the PO Box address she sent the money to, she’s determined to confront the crook. However, her family won’t let her. But ...
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#SUNDANCE: “FREAKY TALES” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore
After their Sundance breakout debut with Half Nelson, Co-Writer and Co-Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck return to the Festival with Freaky Tales. It follows four interconnected tales that take place in 1987 Oakland. Teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
If you want to see some Nazis get brutally killed, you’ve come to the ...
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#SUNDANCE: “I SAW THE TV GLOW” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore
I Saw The TV Glow is a visceral examination of our obsession with Media and a look at growing up queer in suburbia.
Writer-Director Jane Schoenbrun (Sundance ’21’s We’re All Going To The World’s Fair) returns to the Festival with this Midnight selection. It’s story reaches decades in the life of Owen (as a seventh-grader Ian Foreman and Justice Smith for the remainder of the Film) who’s trying to make it through life in the suburbs. Then they meet Maddy (an ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “MEAN GIRLS” FETCHES TOP SPOT A SECOND WEEK
For a second week straight, we see MEAN GIRLS on-top at the Box Office with $12.5 million from 3,791 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Over two weeks, this adaptation of the 2004 film and Broadway Musical, has grossed $51.3 million.
In second is THE BEEKEEPER with $7.9 million from 3,303 theatres for VVS Films/MGM/Amazon Studios, bringing its gross to $30 million.
Third is WONKA with $6 million, a total now of $186 million for Warner Bros.
Fourth goes to ANYONE BUT YOU with $5 million, ...
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#SUNDANCE: “LOVE ME” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore
Love Me is the wildly-imaginative debut feature from writer-director duo Sam and Andy Zuchero. It takes place long after humanity’s extinction and tells the love story of a Smart Buoy (Kristen Stewart) and an Orbiting Satellite (Steven Yeun) that spans a billion years and probes the mysteries of being and consciousness.
The Zucheros begin this journey with the introduction of humanity’s extinction. A Smart Buoy is the first thing to ‘awaken’ on earth. Soon it ...
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#NEWMUSIC: DIAMOND CAFE SIGNS TO WARNER MUSIC CANADA
Diamond Cafe, who has been recognized as a “Pop-Funk Prodigy” by Pitchfork, has announced his signing to Warner Music Canada. Known for his captivating performances, Diamond creates polished R&B and funky synth-pop that transports listeners to another era. His powerful vocals and impeccable falsetto, reminiscent of a church choir, offer soul-stirring harmonies that immediately capture attention. In an industry saturated with manufactured and auto-tuned R&B, Diamond stands out from ...
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#NEWMUSIC: VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
INK Entertainment Group, a leading North American lifestyle and entertainment company, proudly announces the 11th edition of the VELD Music Festival, set to take place at Downsview Park from August 2nd to August 4th, 2024. With an unparalleled history of delivering unforgettable experiences, VELD is thrilled to reveal its highly anticipated lineup, featuring world-renowned artists and some of the biggest names in the music industry.
In its 11th edition, VELD is set to deliver its most ...
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#FUNDRAISING: FIRED UP GALA 2024 IN SUPPORT OF SICK KIDS
The FIRED UP GALA is back this February, in support of Sick Kids!
This event promises to be an unforgettable night filled with glamour, entertainment, and fundraising for a great cause! After last year’s success, the goal this year is to raise $75,000, with all the proceeds from this event going to SickKids.
Key Details:
An oyster bar
Performance by iconic Canadian artist Karl Wolf
Live entertainment & DJs spinning throughout the night
4-course dinner
Top Shelf Open ...
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#NEWMUSIC: GREEN DAY ANNOUNCE “THE SAVIORS” TOUR AND NEW ALBUM
Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool – have unveiled their highly anticipated 14th studio album, Saviors. Along with the record, the band released a video for new track “Bobby Sox,” which has all the classic punk rock panache that only Green Day can deliver.
Listen to the Album here: https://lnk.to/SaviorsPR
Watch the “Bobby Sox” video here:
https://greenday.lnk.to/bobbysoxvideo
“Bobby Sox” is one of my favorite songs ...
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#SUNDANCE: “GIRLS STATE” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore
Directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss’ return to Sundance after premiering their hit Boys State back in 2020. They bring yet another captivating look inside the world of teenage politics with the outstanding Girls State.
This time around they focus in on a group of teenage girls from all over Missouri. They each have a passion for government and attend a week-long immersive experience in American democracy. They must build a government from the ground up and ...
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