#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN”

Searchlight Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see TIFF ’22 selection, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN. Screenings take place as follows Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Toronto: Cineplex Varsity at 7:00 pm
Montreal: Cineplex Forum at 7:00 pm
Vancouver: Cineplex International Village at 7:00 pm

Synopsis:

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

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Searchight Pictures release THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN in theatres October 28, 2022.

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#TIFF22: “THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN”

By Amanda Gilmore

Writer-Director Martin McDonagh’s latest is set on the fictional island of Inisherin, just off Ireland’s west coast. Pádraic (Colin Farrell delivering a knockout performance) and Colm (a hilarious Brendan Gleeson) have been lifelong friends, well until now. Out of nowhere, Colm tells Pádraic that he doesn’t want to be friends anymore. For the life of him, Pádraic cannot figure out why.

This pitch-black, pitch-perfect comedic fable is McDonagh at his best. It touches on wounded friendship and grievances that lead to shocking consequences, fittingly set during the Irish Civil War in 1923. Just like in true McDonagh fashion, his Script is laced with brutally honest characters. Farrell and Gleeson reunite with McDonagh after their 2008 smash hit In Bruges to give us the two nuanced, distinctive characters.

At first, Pádraic can’t understand why Colm doesn’t want to be his friend anymore. And neither can the audience. However, we soon see that Colm just wants to leave an indelible mark on the world with his music. And he doesn’t think he can achieve that by spending all his time with Pádraic. Yet, it’s Pádraic’s refusal to accept the end of their friendship that leads Colm to make a gruesome ultimatum. It’s one that is so absurd, it’s hilarious.

Just like in many small towns, this feud between lifelong friends becomes everyone’s business. The most impacted is Pádraic’s sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). She must deal with the depression her brother falls into over the feud. Condon is outstanding as the smart Siobhan. Then there’s the young, often daft, Dominic (Barry Keoghan). Dominic isn’t the brightest guy in town, but he’s the nicest guy with the biggest heart. Keoghan leaves a lasting impact.

Overall, McDonagh delivers a hilarious narrative that makes us think about forgiving our past grievances. All the laughs make us consume the heavy themes of the Film. Primarily that fact that feuds tend to grow bigger and lead to more serious, often violent, outcomes. This is shown in the intimate story of their wounded friendship and the war seen across the bay. The entire Cast knock it out of the park. It’s truly one of the greatest Films of the year.

The Banshees of Inisherin screens as follows at TIFF ’22:

Mon, Sep 12 IN-PERSON at Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 6:30 pm

Tue, Sep 13 IN-PERSON at Royal Alexandra Theatre at 1:30 pm

Thu, Sep 15 IN-PERSON at Scotiabank Theatre at 9:00 pm

Sat, Sep 17 IN-PERSON at Real Alexandra Theatre at 8:30 pm

#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN”

A new Trailer has arrived for THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN reuniting Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell, and premiering at TIFF ’22!

Synopsis:

Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic’s repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.

Searchlight Pictures release THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN October 21, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Searchlight Pictures)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO SEE “TRESPASS AGAINST US”

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to take Readers to see TIFF ’16 selection TRESPASS AGAINST US at participating Cineplex Event Cinemas this and next weekend!

Synopsis:

Trespass Against Us centers on three generations of the Cutler family, a close-knit clan of nomads living an outlaw existence in their own anarchic corner of Britain’s most affluent countryside. Chad Cutler (Michael Fassbender) is the heir apparent to the family patriarch, his bullying father Colby (Brendan Gleeson), and has been groomed to spend his life hunting, stealing and tormenting local law enforcement. But with his own son Tyson (Georgie Smith) coming of age and his wife Kelly (Lyndsey Marshal) pushing him to stand up to Colby, Chad finds himself locked in a battle for the future of his young family.

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Elevation Pictures release TRESPASS AGAINST US Friday, January 27, 2017 on-demand and in select theatres:

Halifax / Park Lane
Ottawa / South Keys
Toronto / Yonge & Dundas
Calgary / Eau Claire
Vancouver / Park

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE RED CARPET SCREENING OF “THE GRAND SEDUCTION”

eOne Films and Mr. Will want to take Toronto Readers to an exclusive Red Carpet Screening of Don McKellar‘s THE GRAND SEDUCTION. After premiering at TIFF ’13 to great response, including four Canadian Screen Award nominations, this is your chance to see it before it hits theatres. And did I mention stars Liane Balaban, Brendan Gleeson, Mark Critch and Taylor Kitsch also will be in attendance?

Official Synopsis:
The only hope for the tiny out-port of Tickle Head is a new Petrochemical plant, but in order to qualify for the bid they need to prove they have a resident doctor. When fate sends Dr. Paul Lewis (Taylor Kitsch) their way, unemployed Fisherman, Murray French (Brendan Gleeson) mobilizes the town to do everything they can to convince the fast living, jazz loving, cricket playing doctor that their sleepy harbour is a paradise tailor-made just for him.

Watch the Trailer below:

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eOne Films release THE GRAND SEDUCTION on Friday, May 30, 2014.

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