#TIFF16: “TONI ERDMANN”
Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong
I am about to ask you to trust me to tell you something so astounding and odd that at first it will seem somewhat unbelievable. Trust me on this because I would not lie or steer you wrong: there is a 162 minute German, subtitled Movie at TIFF that you simply MUST see. Please don’t run away or scoff because I would not lie about the brilliance Writer/Director Maren Ade’s Film Toni Erdmann.
Winfried Conradi (Peter Simonischek) and his daughter Ines ...
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#TIFF16: MICHAEL FASSBENDER AT THE TIFF SOIRÉE
After setting the world of cinema on fire with his all-in 2008 debut Hunger, Irish-German actor Michael Fassbender quickly has risen to the ranks among Hollywood's top leading men. The striking star has challenged himself with great aptitude in roles so demanding, alas the Academy could not resist, garnering him a nomination for his portrayal of technology icon Steve Jobs earlier this year.
TIFF '16, the Festival's 41st edition, rolled out the Red Carpet for Fassbender at its TIFF Bell ...
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#TIFF16: “TWO LOVERS AND A BEAR”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Director Kim Nguyen brings to TIFF '16 a Philosophical Drama, Two Lovers and a Bear, that questions how far one will go for a loved one and at what cost. When two lovers are living close to the North Pole and they both have their inner demons to face, the question gets raised as to what they will do for one another to allow them to achieve their dreams and try to escape the horrible pasts they have left behind.
The Movie focuses on Lucy (Canada's ...
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#TIFF16: TEAM MR. WILL MAKE THEIR TOP 2016 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PICKS
It's our favourite time of the year and the team at MR. WILL WONG are excited to share with you their insights as to what you should be seeing at TIFF '16! It's impossible to believe we're literally two days away from the world's greatest Film Festival!
Mr. Will (@mrwillw)
La La Land
Elle
Personal Shopper
Loving
Denial
The electric buzz coming out of Venice for LA LA LAND is certainly warranted and we cannot wait for you to discover the genius that is Damien Chazelle's ...
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#FANEXPOCANADA: MARK HAMILL, STAN LEE, POKÉMON GO, CHARLIE COX + MORE HIGHLIGHT FAN EXPO CANADA 2016
By Siobhán Rich, Justin Waldman + Mr. Will Wong
Although the end of Summer often triggers a chorus of sighs, it also means that FAN EXPO CANADA's back in Toronto. The annual convention now in its 22nd year, bringing together the greatest figures in Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime and Gaming with their Fans in a true celebration of "geeking-out", takes place at Metro Toronto Convention Centre between Thursday, September 1 through Sunday, September 4, 2016.
127k Fans were expected ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “DON’T BREATHE” MAKES IT A SECOND WEEK AT #1
For the second week in a row, Sony Pictures Horror DON'T BREATHE takes the top of the Box Office with $15.3 million from 3,051 theatres. It has made $52 million already.
SUICIDE SQUAD once again is in second with $9.9 million for Warner Bros., just surpassing $300 million in North America.
PETE'S DRAGON is in third with $6.6 million for Disney, now earning $66.8 million over four weeks.
HELL OR HIGH WATER expands to 1,303 theatres for VVS Films/Lionsgate Films in sixth with $4.8 million. It ...
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#TIFF16: MR. WILL’S OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF THE 2016 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
TIFFmas is about to arrive and before the insanity begins, we're proud to announce our official Partners for TIFF '16! We couldn't do it without them and YOU! MRWILLWONG.COM has been a part of this City's colourful wallpaper for seven years now, our unique take on the Festival balancing the celebrity spotlight with a strong focus on the Films which have the Festival abuzz. Contributing again this year on our Team on Reviews are George Kozera, Siobhán Rich, David Baldwin and Justin ...
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#TIFF16: MICHAEL FASSBENDER AT THE ANNUAL TIFF SOIRÉE
Now in its third year, the annual TIFF Soirée quickly has become one of the City's marquee events. The Party, which this year kicks off the 41st edition of the world's greatest Film Festival, TIFF, takes place once again at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender follows the footsteps of Al Pacino and Natalie Portman to take the stage before a select few journalists, VIPs glamorous Soirée guests Wednesday, September 7, 2016 to reflect on his meteoric rise to fame. A ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: 2016 ACURA RDX
If performance and luxury are your thing, the 2016 ACURA RDX precisely is your car. The spacious and elegant vehicle is pure performance with its 3.5-litre i-VTEC®V6 engine and a remarkable 279 horsepower, putting you firmly in-charge of the road. We've driven several vehicles, but driving 2016 RDX feels completely effortless.
In addition to its sleek style, the RDX is focused greatly on safety. Its super-aware Lane Departure and Lane Keeping systems ensure you are focused entirely on the ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “QUEEN OF KATWE”
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada + Mr. Will are happy to give Readers a chance to see official TIFF '16 selection, QUEEN OF KATWE starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o.
Screenings take place:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Scarborough and Mississauga
Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Laval and Vancouver
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Toronto
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Waterloo, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal (English only), Calgary, Winnipeg and ...
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