#SUNDANCE18: “BEAST” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Beast is a compelling Thriller about a young woman (Jessie Buckley) who falls for a mysterious outsider (Johnny Flynn) who becomes a suspect in a series of violent murders.
Writer-Director Michael Pearce crafts an ambitious and impressive first Feature. He creates steady suspense throughout with his direction until the explosive climax. Pearce writes extremely complex characters that swerve in and out of protagonists and antagonists.
These ...
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#SUNDANCE18: “KAILASH” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Kailash tells the inspiring story of Kailash Satyarthi who had made it his life’s mission to end child slavery. The Documentary follows the work of Satyarthi from the beginning stages up until last year. But what makes this Doc so special is that it also tells us first-hand the stories of survivors of Child Slavery.
Director Derek Doneen balances facts, Kailash’s life and the lives of children equally. This Documentary educates and will affect ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “JUMANJI” UNSTOPPABLE IN THIRD STRAIGHT WEEK AT #1
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE is showing no signs of stopping! It stays on-top a third straight week with $20.8 million from 3,704 theatres for Sony Pictures, a total $317 million grossed domestically over five weeks.
In second in its debut is 12 STRONG with $15.4 million from 3,002 theatres for Warner Bros. Starring Michael Shannon and Chris Hemsworth, the post-9/11 Drama gets a 56% on the Tomatometer but an A CinemaScore.
In third also is another new release in DEN OF THIEVES with $13.5 ...
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#SUNDANCE18: SUNDANCE 2018 – JANUARY 19, 2018 DAY TWO RECAP
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
It’s day two here at Sundance Film Festival and the momentum is building quickly. Main Street in Park City is buzzing with parties day and night. One of the main hotspots was the Sundance TV Kickoff Party where we spotted the likes of Terry Crews and Dominic Cooper. Moments after, a much in-the-news Ashley Judd was seen in the vicinity stopping for a Selfie.
It isn't only the parties that are warming-up a snowy Park City, it's also the starpower. ...
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#SUNDANCE18: “BLINDSPOTTING” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Blindspotting tells the tale of Collin (Daveed Diggs) in his final three days of parole and his hotheaded best friend Miles (Rafael Casal).
What is special about Blindspotting is that it tackles the issues of race relations in a unique way. The script, written by Diggs and Casal, flips back and forth between Comedy and Drama. One minute audiences will be laughing at the Buddy Comedy it seems to be, but then hit hard with the reality of race relations ...
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#SUNDANCE18: “SWEET COUNTRY” REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Sweet Country follows the story of Aboriginal Sam (Hamilton Morris) who in an act of defending himself and his wife kills a white man which has forced them to flee.
Director Warwick Thornton crafts a thrilling and heartbreaking western that is visually stunning to watch. And the tight script written by Steven McGregor and David Tranter has many twists and in-depth character development that captivates viewers from beginning to end. Sweet Country is ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “SUPER TROOPERS 2”
The excitement MEOWnts! Fans of Cult Classic SUPER TROOPERS will be delighted to know that a Sequel is on its way to us!
See the Trailer:
Fox Searchlight release SUPER TROOPERS 2 you guessed it... Friday, April 20, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight)
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#SUNDANCE18: “MANIVALD” (SHORT) REVIEW
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Manivald follows the story of a retired mother and her living-at-home 33-year-old son who fall in love with the same wolf.
This animated short may seem like a drama but it’s executed as a Comedy. The use of animated animals brings a humour to the story that wouldn’t be attainable if the characters were humans. Yet, there is also a strong moral to the story about finding oneself that is uplifting and endearing. This is an animated Short Film with ...
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#SPOTTED: EWXJF IN TORONTO FOR CTV’S “THE LAUNCH”
Things are taking-off quickly for Ottawa-based Duo EWXJF. Comprised of Composer/Instrumentalist Elijah Woods and Lyricist/Vocalist Jamie Fine, the pair gained popularity overnight being selected for a push on CTV's The Launch. After meeting via a friend after Woods heard Fine's vocals on a Track, the two have multiplied their talents, accounting for the "x" in their name.
The six-episode Series see new emerging Artists being mentored by some of Music's biggest icons including Shania Twain, ...
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#NEWMUSIC: KYLIE MINOGUE – “DANCING”
We adore Kylie Minogue. The Australian Dance Diva provided much of our Soundtrack of the early '2000s with Classics FEVER and LIGHT YEARS.
While she's put out several releases since then, we admit we've been hit or miss with some misguided veers to the Urban direction and an edgier sound.
New Single DANCING from upcoming 14th Album GOLDEN. This puts her back where we love her best, uplifting, hooky Dance-Pop. Minogue pens along with, Amy Wadge and Sky Adams whose collaborations recently ...
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