#REVIEW: “THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
The Art of Racing in the Rain is based upon the Book of the same name, written by Garth Stein, and follows aspiring Formula One Race Car Driver Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia). The Film is told through the perspective of Denny’s dog Enzo (Kevin Costner) who documents important moments in Denny’s life, like falling in love, starting a family and achieving his career goals. Along the way, Enzo finds his own purpose in life and hopes when his time is ...
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#REVIEW: “FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Summer needs the absurd over-the-top Action flick that draws thrill-seeking, popcorn-craving audiences in. While we've seen an abundance of Tentpoles, Sequels, and new Movies that have more often than not found their footing, it is nice to find something familiar, something that feels safe. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is exactly that.
Hobbs & Shaw starts off with newcomer and genuine badass Hattie (Vanessa Kirby) as she is with ...
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#REVIEW: “ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
I have been a fan of Quentin Tarantino for as long as I can remember. To say Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood was one of my most anticipated films of the year is an understatement. I have been shaking with excitement for months and the Trailers for the sprawling tale of washed-up TV Actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), his Stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) and all the people their lives intersect with in Hollywood circa 1969 – including Sharon Tate ...
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#REVIEW: “THE LION KING”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
This Remake of the 1994 Disney classic is a royal feast for the eyes.
Just like the original, young Simba (JD McCray) is set to follow in his father, Mufasa’s (James Earl Jones) footsteps and one day become King. This news doesn’t deliver kindly to Simba’s uncle Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who hatches a plan to leave both of them defenceless in a stampede. After Simba survives, Scar makes him believe that his father’s death was his fault. The ...
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#REVIEW: “STUBER”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Vic Manning (Dave Bautista) is a hard-as-nails Detective out to arrest the drug dealer who murdered his partner. Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) is working two jobs, one as an Uber driver, to help with an investment for his dream girl. After Vic gets laser eye surgery, he receives a tip on a potential huge drug deal. Not being able to drive, he calls an Uber and ends up in Stu’s car. And from there, the pair will have to crisscross LA in order for Vic to find ...
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#REVIEW: “TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
I am ashamed to admit that I have never read anything written by Toni Morrison. I knew she was a Nobel Prize for Literature winner and had seen the adaptation of her Novel Beloved but that was the extent of my knowledge. Therefore, I hungrily anticipated watching TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM, a Documentary on the life of this most accomplished woman.
Not surprisingly, this homage, directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, is one of the most literate ...
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#REVIEW: “SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, everyone returning from being “blipped” out of existence is trying to find their place in the world. Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is still reeling from the death of Iron Man and decides the best medicine is take a break and go on a European summer vacation with his science class. But when mysterious beings called Elementals begin attacking, Parker finds himself thrust back into action.
From the very ...
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#REVIEW: “MIDSOMMAR”
Review by Mr. Will Wong
Following the critical success of his debut, Writer-Director Ari Aster returns with a polarizing follow-up, Midsommar which takes us on a wild psychadelic ride, although we aren't sure it lands exactly where it wanted.
The Film follows a young couple, Christian (Jack Reynor) and Dani (Florence Pugh) whom after Dani experiences a traumatic incident, decide the venture to Sweden with Christian's friends Josh (William Jackson Harper), Mark (Will Poulter) and Pelle ...
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#REVIEW: “YESTERDAY”
Review by George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
The Music of The Beatles has always been the Soundtrack to my life. Growing up, it influenced my musical tastes, exposed me to lyrics and feelings that were either romantic or surreal or plain old fashioned rocking, and even my fashion style (yes, I whined until my parents bought me a pair of Beatles boots and I embraced the psychedelic love beads look throughout my formative years!). To say that I was intrigued by the premise of YESTERDAY, the latest ...
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#REVIEW: “YESTERDAY”
Review by Mr. Will Wong
Imagine a world without the music of John Lennon. Yesterday, the latest effort from Academy Award-winning Filmmaker Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) examines this fantastical notion. We follow struggling Singer/Songwriter Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) managed by his childhood friend Ellie (Lily James), who wakes-up after an accident to realize that the world never had heard of things that have had a massive impact on the world like Coca Cola and well, The ...
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