#REVIEW: “12 YEARS A SLAVE”

Every once in a while a Film comes along which takes you so deep into dark and uncomfortable emotional territory that you literally walk away from it traumatized and shaken.  Such is the case with the ever-powerful 12 Years a Slave, Victor of  the People's Choice Award at TIFF '13.  After seeing this Drama based on the Autobiography by Samuel Northrup, one - I am convinced that Director Steve McQueen (Hunger, Shame) is incapable of making anything but a stellar Film and tw0 - I am ... Read more

#REVIEW: “GRAVITY”

Review by: Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong Warner Bros.' Oscar Campaign continues this week with their release of Gravity. Alfonso Cuaron’s latest Passion Project is as ambitious visually as it is philosophically. Previously Cuaron worked on such Notables as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Children of Men. Like the latter Gravity is not only directed by him, but written by him as well. But much of that writing goes unsaid, as the dialogue is minimal and the Story-heavy. Such ... Read more

#REVIEW: “GIRL MOST LIKELY”

Although it took a good while to make it to us after its Premeire at TIFF '12, Girl Most Likely, known formerly as Imogene, finally sees a release. To manage our expectations however, it decidedly will get a modest limited release. Although it certainly isn't on the level of the brilliant Bridesmaids in terms of wit, Kristen Wiig's many devout  Fans will delight in seeing the Funnywoman carry much of the weight here as a once-promising New York Playwright paying her bills with a ... Read more

#REVIEW: “BAGGAGE CLAIM”

Not only did David E. Talbert pen the Novel Baggage Claim, he also adapts the Screenplay and directs the Romantic-Comedy.  Centering on the Eldest Daughter in her family, the gorgeous and available Montana (Paula Patton) is dead-set on not embarrassing her Mother (Jenifer Lewis), driven to find herself a Man in-time for her younger Sister Sheree's (Lauren London) big Engagement Party. With the help of her sassy two BFFs Sam (Adam Brody) and Gail (Jill Scott) and their Airport Staff Friends, ... Read more

#TIFF13: “ENOUGH SAID”

After much critical love with 2010's Please Give, Writer/Director Nicole Holofcener returns with another Winner in heartfelt Romantic-Comedy, Enough Said which premiered just recently at TIFF '13.  With the distinction of featuring one of late James Gandolfini's final performances, the Film is a Gem in the Genre, making us wonder why it is despite her phenomenal success in Television, Julia Louis-Dreyfus isn't a huge Movie Star. Enough Said centers on a divorced single Mom named Eva ... Read more

#TIFF13: “DON JON”

We all know Joseph Gordon-Levitt's abilities as an Actor and even a Singer, but how about as a Producer, Writer and Director also?  Don Jon is one of the 2013's hidden Cinematic Gems and those of us attending the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival are fortunate enough to see it first. The subject matter on paper appears dark, but what we get here is something daring, uplifting and rather charmingly honest.  Strappingly-magnetic New Jersey Bartender Don Jon (Gordon-Levitt) grapples with ... Read more

#TIFF13: “RUSH”

One of the Films you absolutely must absolutely see in 2013 is Ron Howard's Rush. Recently having premiered at TIFF '13 to resounding praise, the Bio-Drama recounts the ruthless Rivalry between Formula-1 Drivers Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) to become World Champion in 1976. Chronicling their tooth-and-nail Battle, Howard tells an adrenaline-driven Story of two Men in relentless pursuit of being on-top in series of Grand Prix races around the World.  And this ... Read more

#TIFF13: “PRISONERS”

Review by: Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong It is not very often that a Studio permits its Artists free reign, but then again Warner Bros. is far from the norm. With three potential Oscar Contenders  out this weekend, Prisoners opens-up this weekend as the Leader of the Pack. The Film is a departure from the Zeitgeist, a dark narrative about dark matters. Crafted by the Quebecois Renaissance Man Denis Villeneuve, Prisoners is a Movie about the array of affects that occur after a Child is ... Read more

#TIFF13: “LOVE PUNCH”

Fans of 2008's Last Chance Harvey will be excited that Director/Writer Joel Hopkins once again re-teams with Emma Thompson in Love Punch, which premiered at TIFF '13.   The Comedy centers around a divorced Couple, Richard (Pierce Brosnan) and Kate (Emma Thompson) who team together to recover their retirement funds after the money is stolen from them.  With some Costumes and Texan accents, they plot to steal a Diamond Necklace worth a considerable sum from the young ... Read more

#TIFF13: “THE RAILWAY MAN

Based upon Eric Lomax's Memoir about his experiences as a World War II Victim forced to work on the Thai/Burma Railway, The Railway Man from Director Jonathan Teplitzky premiered at TIFF '13.  The Film recalls the torment he experienced during the War in his younger years (played by Jeremy Irvine) at the hands of the Japanese, after it is learned that he had built a secret Radio to receive news on the homefront to give his fellow Soldiers updates.    The emotional torture however doesn't ... Read more