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#FIRSTLOOK: “LA COCINA” IN THEATRES DECEMBER 6, 2024

After a successful festival circuit run that included Berlin International Film Festival, London Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival, LA COCINA is now in theatres. The Film stars Raúl Briones and Rooney Mara.

SYNOPSIS:
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the back-of-house staff each chase the elusive American dream. When money goes missing from the till, the spotlight falls on Pedro (Raúl Briones), a passionate dreamer entangled in a tumultuous love affair with Julia (Rooney Mara), a waitress grappling with her own commitments. As tensions rise and shocking revelations unfold, the relentless pace of the kitchen threatens to shatter the hopes and aspirations of those who keep it running. It’s a high-stakes drama that explores the intersection of the personal ambition and systemic exploitation of undocumented immigrant workers within the pressure-cooker environment of a Times Square New York restaurant. 

COUNTRY: Mexico, United States
LANGUAGE: English, Spanish
RUNTIME: 139 minutes

CAST:
Raúl Briones (Pedro) – La Máquina, Down the Rabbit Hole
Rooney Mara (Julia) – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Women Talking
Anna Díaz (Estela) – Un cuento de pescadores, Del Manantial del Corazón
Motell Foster (Nonzo) – The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, Blackout
Oded Fehr (Rashid) – Star Trek: Discovery, The Mummy trilogy   
Eduardo Olmos (Luis) – Feature film debut

WRITER-DIRECTOR: Alonso Ruizpalacios – A Cop Movie, Outer Range
BASED ON THE PLAY “THE KITCHEN” by: Arnold Wesker
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Juan Pablo Ramírez 
EDITOR: Yibrān Asuad
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Sandra Cabriada
COMPOSER: Tomás Barreiro

PRODUCERS: Ramiro Ruiz, Gerardo Gatica, Alonso Ruizpalacios, Lauren Mann, Ivan Orlic
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: William Olsson, Patrick Pfupajena, Fifth Season, Elizabeth Woodwood

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “WOMEN TALKING” IN MONTREAL

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes in Montreal to see critically-acclaimed WOMEN TALKING.

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2022 in:

  • Montreal: Cineplex Forum at 7:00 pm 

Synopsis:

Based on the best-selling novel by Miriam Toews, “Women Talking” follows a group of women in an isolated religious colony as they struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony’s men.

Director: Sarah Polley

Cast: August Winter, Ben Whishaw, Claire Foy, Frances McDormand, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Kate Hallett, Kira Guloien, Liv McNeil, Michelle McLeod, Rooney Mara, Shayla Brown, Sheila McCarthy

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Universal Pictures Canada release WOMEN TALKING – In Select Theatres January 13, 2023. Everywhere January 20, 2023.

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#TIFF22: DAY SIX SIGHTINGS

As TIFF ’22 begins to wind-down, things are coming at a bit more manageable pace. But that doesn’t mean the talent and caliber of Films are any less as there’s still plenty to be excited about. So happy to have gotten a little bit more sleep today and look forward to actually seeing some movies back-to-back the next few days!

We spotted some pretty major talent today, including an icon!

MOVING ON


WOMEN TALKING (written/directed by our Sarah Polley)



TRIANGLE OF SADNESS

Our Reviews are coming begin to pile-in. Click here for more including our thoughts on TRIANGLE OF SADNESS, WOMEN TALKING and more.

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#TIFF22: “WOMEN TALKING”

By Amanda Gilmore

This exquisite Adaptation of Miriam Toews’ acclaimed novel follows a group of women in a Mennonite colony who have experienced generations of epidemic abuse. The men, who hold the power, have told the women that the sexual assaults inflicted on them were the cause of ghosts or their own imagination. But when one of the men is caught and names others as culprits, a group of women are tasked with deciding if they should stay and fight or leave.

Writer-Director Sarah Polley is back with this simple yet complex film. It’s straightforward in its narrative, however, it examines the intricate meanings of justice, forgiveness, and faith. Further, it shows women reconstructing the future they want for themselves and their children. Each character has a different perspective, which helps examine the many themes in Women Talking.

Salome (Claire Foy) seeks retribution for the evils inflicted on her and her fellow women. Level-headed and soon-to-be-mother Ona (Rooney Mara) hopes to leave the colony and pave a new life for her unborn child. Mariche (Jessie Buckley) can’t agree to stay or leave and bluntly questions each opinion that is given. The trios’ mothers, Greta (Sheila McCarthy) and Agata (Judith Ivey) symbolize the generations of silence that have led to the perpetuated abuse. An emotional knockout scene happens when Greta apologizes to Mariche for her part in the abuse.

The entire female Ensemble deliver top-tier performances that make it hard to pick a standout. Yet, Buckley is given the biggest character arch and gives an indelible performance as a woman grappling with the painful truth. Among these women is school teacher August (Ben Whishaw), who takes the minutes of the meeting. He symbolizes the men who support and care for women. Whishaw gives a heartbreaking performance.

In lesser hands, Women Talking would come off as stagey. However, Polley, along with Editors Christopher Donaldson and Rosyln Kalloomakes, make it cinematic. Polley uses imagery to convey the subtext and further the themes. Such as repetitive visuals of the women’s hair being braided. This shows them being tied in their experiences and banding together in their decision for a future. Additionally, the exceptional Direction from Polley effectively shows the violence while never being exploitative. She achieves this by showing the aftermath rather than the actual abuse.

Women Talking is one of the best films of the year.

Women Talking screens as follows at TIFF ’22:

Tue, Sep 13 IN-PERSON at Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 6:30 pm

Wed, Sep 14 IN-PERSON at Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 2:30 pm

Fri, Sep 16 IN-PERSON at Royal Alexandra Theatre at 8:30 pm

Sat, Sep 17 IN-PERSON at TIFF Bell Lightbox at 6:00 pm

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CHARACTER POSTERS AND TRAILER FOR “NIGHTMARE ALLEY”

Filmed right here in Toronto and even Markham (!), we cannot wait for NIGHTMARE ALLEY! Here is your first glance at the Teaser!

Synopsis:

In NIGHTMARE ALLEY, an ambitious carny (Bradley Cooper) with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who is even more dangerous than he is.

Check-out these brand new Character Posters from the Film!

Searchlight Pictures release NIGHTMARE ALLEY December 17, 2021.

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#TIFF19: DAY FIVE – MERYL STREEP, JOAQUIN PHOENIX, DANIEL RADCLIFFE, ADAM SANDLER, MAYA HAWKE, RENÉE ZELLWEGER, FINN WITTROCK, ALLISON JANNEY, SHIA LABEOUF, SAMARA WEAVING + MORE

We’re at the halfway point almost of TIFF ’19 and we are looking forward to enjoying some films soon! Before all that though, there are plenty of stars to spot around the City and today was EPIC!

See our sightings below. Hover cursor right to navigate albums.

 

THE LAUNDROMAT – Premiere

 

GUNS AKIMBO – Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: #DanielRadcliffe x #SamaraWeaving at #TIFF for #GunsAkimbo. #HuaweiP30Pro

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HONEY BOY – Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: #ShiaLaBeouf x #LucasHedges x #NoahJupe x Director #AlmaHarEl at #TIFF for #HoneyBoy. #HuaweiP30Pro

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BAD EDUCATION – Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: #AllisonJanney at #TIFF for #BadEducation. #HuaweiP30Pro

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WASP NETWORK – Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: #GaelGarciaBernal x #EdgarRamirez x #WagnerMoura at #TIFF for #WaspNetwork. #HuaweiP30Pro

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UNCUT GEMS – Press Stop

 

JUDY – Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: The Cast of #Judy. #ReneeZellweger, #FinnWittrock + Director #RupertGoold.

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HUMAN CAPITAL – Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: With burgeoning stars #MayaHawke x #BettyGabriel, at #TIFF for #HumanCapital. #HuaweiP30Pro

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JOKER – Premiere

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “A GHOST STORY” STARRING ROONEY MARA + CASEY AFFLECK

“You do what you do to make sure people remember you after you’re gone.”.

Winning tons of raves at Sundance earlier this year, the official Trailer for A GHOST STORY has surfaced earlier today. The Drama reunites Academy Award winner Casey Affleck and his Ain’t Them Bodies Saints Co-Star Rooney Mara and Director David Lowery together once again.

Synopsis:
A dead man (Casey Affleck) returns to haunt his wife (Rooney Mara), manifesting as a ghost wearing a sheet with eyeholes over his head. As he watches her deal with her grief, he also encounters a female ghost who is also haunting the same house. They come to observe the rhythms of human existence while family life in the house unfolds over a century.

Trailer:

A GHOST STORY hits theatres Friday, July 21, 2017 via Mongrel Media.

(Photo/video credit: A24 Films)

#FIRSTLOOK: “SONG TO SONG” PREMIERES AT SXSW FESTIVAL

This looks simply mesmerizing. Auteur Terrence Malick‘s SONG TO SONG premiered last night at SXSW in Austin and believe it or not Malick himself made a rare appearance. Read DEADLINE‘s coverage for more on that. The Film of course is set in Austin so it was only fitting it got a Premiere at the Festival.

Synopsis:
In this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples—struggling songwriters Faye (Rooney Mara) and BV (Ryan Gosling), and music mogul Cook (Michael Fassbender) and the waitress whom he ensnares (Natalie Portman)—chase success through a rock ‘n’ roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.

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Artwork:

While early reviews aren’t so promising, we cannot deny our intrigue. Here’s what Critics are saying so far:

Peter Debruge, Variety: “It pains me to say it, but Malick might want to consider another lengthy hiatus.”.

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: “Suffice to say that Song to Song is not designed to win back onetime admirers who felt Malick‘s To the Wonder and Knight of Cups drowned in their own navels.”.

Joe McGovern, Entertainment Weekly: “In terms of content and meaningfulness, Terrence Malick‘s Song to Song is the cinematic equivalent of a Trump press conference.”.

eOne Films release SONG TO SONG in Canada, date TBA.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL’S BEST OF 2016

2016 certainly was one for the books. I admit feeling terribly guilty every time someone claimed how horrible  the year was when I secretly felt otherwise! Whether it be the amazing Films I saw, singling-out LA LA LAND, which I will say is the one of the finest to be released in the past decade, or songs on the radio – we love a return to strong melancholy melodies –  the year gave us many memories to hold on to. And to think we used to scoff at Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd … now they’re on repeat on our Spotify account.

If there was a big name in town, we were there and this will be defined as the year we met our faves Gwyneth Paltrow, James Corden, Anne Hathaway, Taraji P. Henson, Rooney Mara and Emma Stone. We admit, we’re a bit mortified we’ll run out of heroes to meet!

And let’s not forget my love of horses.  My travels to New York and California brought me together with icons like California Chrome, Beholder, Lady Eli and star of tomorrow, Classic Empire – the early favourite for May’s Kentucky Derby. My favourite horsey moment though? Meeting “Princess” aka A Pic by MrWill, my own namesake, for the first time back in February!  I will miss her as she enjoys the sun and sand in Florida this winter, but look forward to her being a tough machine in the spring after her winter training.

Join me on a walk down memory lane one more time!  And check back this weekend as we check-in with Team Mr. Will including Justin Waldman, Jon Godfrey, Dave Baldwin, Siobhán Rich, Amanda Gilmore + George Kozera as they give us their Best-Ofs!

 

TOP TEN FILMS

 

 

1. La La Land
2. Moonlight
3. Bridget Jones’s Baby
4. Nocturnal Animals
5. Elle
6. Jackie
7. A Bigger Splash
8. Keanu
9. Florence Foster Jenkins
10. Christine

 

TOP SONGS

 

 

Into You – Ariana Grande
Don’t Let Me Down – The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
Let Me Love You – DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber
Starboy – The Weeknd
24k Magic – Bruno Mars
Cheap Thrills – Sia ft. Sean Paul
Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande
No – Meghan Trainor
7 Years – Lukas Graham
Lifted – CL
All About Us – Jordan Fisher
Love Like That – Mayor Hawthorne
Just Like Fire – P!nk
This is What You Came For – Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna
Lost Boy – Ruth B
Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes
Spirits – The Strumbellas
Let it Go – James Bay
Work from Home – Fifth Harmony
City of Stars – Ryan Gosling
Audition – Emma Stone

 

CELEBRITY

 

Elizabeth Banks

 

J.J. Abrams

 

With #StarWars #TheForceAwakens’ #JJAbrams, last night in #LosAngeles.

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James Corden

Funnyman #JamesCorden celebrating British Film. #AcademyAwards #Oscars

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Steven Spielberg

 

I touched #StevenSpielberg. That’s gotta count for something! #LosAngeles #LA

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Rebecca Hall

Delighted finally to meet one of my faves, #RebeccaHall who is riveting #TIFF16 audiences with #ChristineMovie.

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Taryn Manning

 

With my love #TarynManning. She was so sweet!! Have waited since the early 2000s for this!

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Alessia Cara

 

Another pic with hitmaker #AlessiaCara who did an amazing set at @hm Canada’s Flagship Eaton Centre store unveil!

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Alex Trebek

 

Victoria Justice

 

Kevin Hart

 

Emma Stone

 

With the mesmerizing #EmmaStone at #TIFF16 for #LaLaLand.

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Ryan Gosling

#RyanGosling at #TIFF16 for #LaLaLand.

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Damien Chazelle

 

Brilliant director/writer #DamienChazelle at #TIFF16 for #LaLaLand.

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Anne Hathaway

 

Anne. #TIFF16 #COLOSSAL #AnneHathaway

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Gwyneth Paltrow

 

So this happened. #GwynethPaltrow #HoltRenfrew #juiceBEAUTY

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Jessica Chastain

 

The best. #JessicaChastain #IndependentSpiritAwards #Oscars #AcademyAwards

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My fave, #JessicaChastain – the nicest celeb of all time. #MetGala #MetBall

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Rooney Mara

 

My love. #RooneyMara #TIFF16

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Verklempt that I met my #1!! #AcademyAward Nominee #RooneyMara + me. #Oscars

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Casey Affleck

 

#CaseyAffleck partying pre-#Oscars. #AcademyAwards

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Rami Malek

 

With #MrRobot star #RamiMalek at #TIFF16 with #BustersMalHeart

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Rachel Weisz

 

Taraji P. Henson

 

Yes!!! Cookie Time!! #TarajiPHenson #TIFF16 #HiddenFigures #Empire

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Jacob Tremblay

 

My favourite!!! #JacobTremblay back at #TIFF16 for #BurnYourMaps.

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Gina Rodriguez

 

With the beautiful and gracious #GinaRodriguez. #DeepwaterHorizon #TIFF16 #nikond3300

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Isabelle Huppert

 

Privilege getting to chat with this cinema icon. #IsabelleHuppert #Unifrance #TIFF16 #Elle #Souvenir #nikond3300

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Kate Hudson

 

My girl #KateHudson. At her fitness wear shop, #Fabletics.

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Mahershala Ali

 

#HouseofCards star #MahershalaAli at #TIFF16 with #MOONLIGHT.

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Chadwick Boseman

 

With #ChadwickBoseman, at #TIFF16 with #MessagefromtheKing. #BlackPanther #Marvel

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Charlie Cox

 

#CharlieCox at #FanExpoCanada. #FanExpo #Daredevil

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Mark Hamill

 

#MarkHamill, b*tches. #StarWars #LukeSkywalker #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada

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Riz Ahmed

 

Lupita Nyong’o

 

Suicide Squad: Will Smith, David Ayer + Margot Robbie

 

Jason Statham

 

With handsome as hell #JasonStatham, at #MetGala. #MetBall #NYC

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Robert Pattinson

 

Long time no see, Robert! #GoGala #RobertPattinson

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Anthony Bourdain

 

With culinary icon #AnthonyBourdain, appearing tomorrow night at Sony Centre!

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Rick Astley

 

Twinsies. With my idol #RickAstley, here for a show at The Phoenix in support of new album #RickAstley50.

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“DeepVeer” – Ranveer Singh x Deepika Padukone

 

#Bollywood! This is for you!! #DeepVeer #DeepikaPadukone #RanveerSingh

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Ruby Rose

 

Charlie Puth

 

Awesome time with #CharliePuth! #HMVLive

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Selena Gomez

 

#SelenaGomez in #NYC for #MetGala. #MetBall

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Daya

With our favourite new Popstar, #Daya! She was in Toronto for #BigTicketSummer! #NikonD3300

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Penny Oleksiak

 

With Canada’s pride and joy, #PennyOleksiak, Gold medal Olympian! #Olympics #Olympics2016

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Milo Ventamiglia

 

#MiloVentimiglia at #CTVUpfront for #ThisisUs.

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Anthony Mackie

 

HORSES

 

California Chrome

 

Beholder

 

Songbird

 

Catch a Glimpse

 

Catch a Glimpse totally misses me. #BC16 #BreedersCup

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Dartmouth

 

Classic Empire

 

The Pizza Man

 

P.s. He delivers! #ThePizzaMan wins the Northern Dancer Stakes! #WOMile #BetWoodbine #GetintheGame

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Tepin

 

So lovely spending the morning with the Queen, #TEPIN. Thrilled to see her in Saturday’s Woodbine Mile! #WOMile ♚

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Mutakayyef

 

Snuggles with #WOMile contender #Mutakayyef.

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Sir Dudley Digges

 

Lexie Lou

 

There’s no kiss like a #LexieLou kiss!

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Miss Katie Mae

 

Lady Eli

 

Flintshire

 

Frosted

 

Arrogate

 

Conquest Enforcer

 

Snuggles with #ConquestEnforcer. Catch him #QP16 day!

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See you ’17!

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “LION”

eOne Films x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see acclaimed Drama, LION. Screenings take place in the following:

Vancouver – Wednesday December 14th – 7:00 PM at Fifth Avenue

Calgary – Wednesday December 14th – 7:00 PM at Eau Claire

Edmonton – Wednesday December 14th – 7:00 PM at South Edmonton

Winnipeg – Wednesday December 14th – 7:00 PM at Landmark Grant Park

Halifax – Wednesday December 14th – 7:00 PM at Park Lane

Victoria – Wednesday December 14th – 7:00 PM at Silvercity Victoria

 

Synopsis:
A five-year-old Indian boy, Saroo, lives with his single mother and siblings in poverty. He and his brothers often beg for food and money at the train station. When his older brother, Guddu, tells Saroo that he’s going to take the train to another city, Saroo asks if he can come. Guddu agrees and when they reach their destination, he tells Saroo to wait for him on the platform.

When Guddu doesn’t come back, Saroo hops on another train in search of his brother and winds up many miles away from his home. The little boy is unable to tell the police exactly where he’s from and is eventually declared an abandoned child. He winds up at the Indian Society for Sponsorship and Adoption, where he’s soon adopted by an Australian couple (Nicole Kidman, David Wenham).

Saroo grows up as a typical Australian boy, learning English and eventually forgetting his native tongue, Hindi. Meanwhile, his mother endlessly searches for her son.

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eOne Films release LION in Toronto Friday, December 9, 2016 and additional cities Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

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