#REVIEW: “OLDBOY”

After shocking and scintillating Fans in 2003 with the Adaptation of the Japanese Manga, South-Korean Visionary  Park Chan-Wook's Oldboy gets an American Adaptation by another Maverick in his own right, Spike Lee. This certainly isn't a Film for the lighthearted. In fact, the extremities it explores in the name of vengeance seem rather limitless. Joe Doucett is forced into solitary confinement for 20 years for the murder of his Wife. The only problem is this - he actually isn't guilty of it. ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE”

Easily this Fall's most awaited Movie Event, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has Director Francis Lawrence (Water for Elephants, I Am Legend) taking the reins this time around from Gary Ross, committing also to the remaining instalments of the Franchise.  This latest Chapter certainly doesn't disappoint.   If anything it builds further upon its 2012 Box Office record-breaking Predecessor with an array of fascinating new Characters.  We witness the emotional torment of our favourite Heroine ... Read more

#REVIEW: “PHILOMENA”

Based on the Book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith, Philomena already has received standing ovations in its Festival Circuit run, including a warm reception from Critics and Moviegoers alike at TIFF '13, with he distinction of being Runner-Up in the voting for the coveted People's Choice Award. At long last this latest effort from Director Stephen Frears (The Queen, High Fidelity) makes its way to Cinemas, another major Best Picture Contender in the mix early Awards ... Read more

#REVIEW: “DELIVERY MAN”

Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong French-Canadians have stolen the spotlight this season. Hot on the heels of a Québécois-crafted Thriller is a truly creative Comedy from the same soil. Delivery Man is the adaptation of TIFF '11 Favourite, Starbuck. (Both being written and directed by Ken Scott, who won an array of Awards for the Original). The update sees Vince Vaughn as David Wozniak, a Meat Delivery Man with a past penchant for Sperm Bank donations. Said donations lead to over ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY”

Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong 14 years ago a movie by the name of The Best Man helped illuminate some of the brightest Stars in Showbiz. Penned by Malcom D. Lee, and directed by the same, that introductory Film revolved around one Man’s Wedding (Morris Chestnut), and his Best Man’s (Taye Diggs) betrayal. Hearts were broken and eventually mended… oh the beauty of the Rom-Com! Cue to the present moment: the Stars are back, so is the Writer/Director, and the humor and ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THOR: THE DARK WORLD”

Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong In 1962, Stan Lee was asked to add to the Icons he’d already created. There was a Family affected by the Extra-Terrestrial, a Scientist exposed to the ills of his experiments, and even a boy bit by a mutant spider. Yet, despite all these successes the Publishers wanted more. Lee obliged them. He transcended the radioactive and entered into the ethereal, he resurrected a god. Thor is familiar to us all now, with his winged helmet and ... Read more

#REVIEW: “DALLAS BUYERS CLUB”

2013 certainly will be a year remembered for its outstanding Male Performances and Dallas Buyer's Club, the sixth Film from Canadian Director Jean-Marc Vallée, contains two of them.  Driven by  remarkable performances from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, even well before Awards Season, the fact-based Drama has solidified itself as a major Contender in a multitude of categories, getting a headstart with at TIFF '13 Premiere last month. The Film centers around wild and reckless Ron ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE DISAPPEARED”

The Disappeared is a Story which needed to be told.  Often when we are so immersed in Americana and its inundation on the Canadian consciousness, we often overlook the talent within.  After making its way through the Canadian Film Festival Circuit, it now is unveiled for the Public to enjoy. Directed and written by Shandi Mitchell, the Drama centers on six Men whom are stranded on on the north Atlantic Ocean after their Fishing Boat sinks, leaving them lost and stranded. Without much food or ... Read more

#REVIEW: “ROMEO AND JULIET”

We all know about Romeo and Juliet, the Classic Story pretty much becoming a compulsory study in High School English Classes across the Country. Director Carlo Carlei and Screenwriter Julian Fellowes join forces, uniting to bring the Story to a newer generation defined by Hannah Montana, Teen Vogue and Gossip Girl. This is not to imply though that this timeless Tale of Romance, Honour and Tragedy is in any way reduced in any form. Carlei manages to remain faithful to William Shakespeare, ... Read more

#REVIEW: “MACHETE KILLS”

Either you want to give Machete a hug or you want to kill Machete. Fortunately for us, we're more the former.  Although some might deem it unnecessary, Director/Writer Robert Rodrgiuez has managed to squeeze-out another Story about our favourite knife-wielding Mexican Superhero in Machete Kills. In this Sequel to the well-received 2010 Film, we see Machete (Danny Trejo) wanted both dead and alive as he is enlisted by the President of the United States (Charlie Sheen) to take down a ... Read more