Wexford plaza directed by joyce wong canada, 2017, english, 82 minutes friday, march 31, 2017, 7. This isnt for a lack of trying, as the film is fresh and enticingly authentic and much of the time succeeds in providing some new and relatable voices. Wexford plaza vaff21 2019 vancouver asian film festival. Nov 20, 2017 the reallife wexford plaza doesnt have security guards, to the best of my knowledge, but the film wasnt actually shot at the lawrence and warden strip mall just inspired by it. Build your itinerary by adding and removing items from the schedule above. Although our protagonist and her paramour are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives. December 1, 2017 calgary,edmonton,kanata,toronto,whitby,winnipeg 1h 20m comedy a lonely female security guards unexpected sexual encounter with a makeup salesman leads to both of their lives. A guard and a deadbeat share a moment that starts a chain reaction of negative consequences. Big screen glamour touches scarborough strip mall the star. Scarborough is cast in an unfamiliar but welcome light. While sharing the same name, wong said her movie wasnt based on the reallife version, and that it could. In the pantheon that is the coming of age genre, wexford plaza, which made its premiere at this years slamdance, could easily be buried deep in the plethora of thematically similar titles. Set primarily in the titular strip plaza located in the wexford heights neighbourhood, the film tells the story of betty and danny, each part of the tale told from their perspective. Youll see wexford plaza just a few days after the world premiere in torino on november 23rd.
The comedy about the wellmeaning romance plays out at a place called wexford plaza. Information about the movie wexford plaza, including the wexford plaza trailer and movie times. Official selection of the 2017 slamdance film festival, 34th edition of the torino film festival, atlanta film festival, new orleans film festival, newport beach film festival and winner of the. I believe ed is mistaken that cinema wexford was a laterun bargain house.
Wexford plaza is a coming of age drama from filmmaker and scarborough native joyce wong, her first fulllength movie. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a charming makeup salesman shows her kindness, leading to an unexpected sexual encounter. Reid asselstine in wexford plaza 2016 darrel gamotin in wexford plaza 2016. A movie about scarborough is coming to a theatre near you. October 27th, 2017 comment you may watch below the official trailer of wexford plaza, the upcoming comedy movie written and directed by joyce wong and starring reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, francis melling, and ellie posadas.
Toronto film critics association awards 2017 wikipedia. Were excited to announce that weve been programmed to play in the narrative competition at the 2017 slamdance film festival. The delicate balance that wong strikes makes wexford plaza a film worth seeking out. Oct 24, 2017 wexford plaza 2016 hallo friend references film children, in the article you read this time with the title wexford plaza 2016, we have prepared well for this article you read and download the information therein. Narrative competition canada 2017 82 mins english color 16. Theres an unexpected sweetness and sadness to wexford plaza the delicate balance that wong strikes makes wexford plaza a film worth seeking out.
Nov 30, 2017 reid asselstine stars in joyce wongs film wexford plaza. Wexford plaza showtimes and movie information at landmark cinemas. Although our protagonist and her paramour are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives continue reading. A sliceoflife comedy about a lonely female security guard, and a misunderstood sexual encounter that unravels her life. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a charming bartender shows betty kindness, leading to an. Theres an unexpected sweetness and sadness to wexford plazathe delicate balance that wong strikes makes wexford plaza a film worth seeking out.
Jan 18, 2017 official selection of the 2017 slamdance film festival, 34th edition of the torino film festival, atlanta film festival, new orleans film festival, newport beach film festival and winner of the. Wexford plaza movie information and showtimes in edmonton. The glamour of the big screen has cast its spotlight on the nonchalant strip mall at warden ave. When i was growing up in the 1970searly 80s, they had firstruns for the north hills area heaven can wait, 10, grease, and norma rae to name a few. The top 10 canadian films of 2017 the globe and mail. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket.
Be sure to save your itinerary url before navigating away, so you dont lose your selections. A quirky comedy about a lonely female security guard betty who works at a rundown strip mall. The reallife wexford plaza doesnt have security guards, to the best of my knowledge, but the film wasnt actually shot at the lawrence and warden strip mall just inspired by it. A film festival run by filmmakers for filmmakers and movie fans in one of the most beautiful parts of ireland, wexford town. Reid asselstine stars in joyce wongs film wexford plaza. Wong said its gratifying to know audiences coast to coast have embraced her. Written and directed by joyce wong souvenirs from asia, wexford plaza follows betty, who leads a fairly isolated existence until she makes an unexpected connection with a makeup salesman.
A misunderstood intimate moment unravels the lives of a lonely female security guard and a deadbeat bartender in this quirky comedy set in a rundown strip mall. An awkwardly humourous film about a lonely female security guard working at a deteriorating strip mall. See more ideas about hd movies, movies online and movies. A digital screener of the movie immediately following the end of the kickstarter campaign.
Wexford plaza a first feature film by joyce wong by. Toronto film critics association awards 22nd the 21st toronto film critics association awards, honoring the best in film for 2017, were awarded on december 10, 2017. The strip malls hollowedout storefronts and dilapidated walls, as captured by wong, only heighten the characters alienation. The strip malls hollowedout storefronts and dilapidated walls, as captured by. Harry cherniak is raising funds for wexford plaza a first feature film by joyce wong on kickstarter. Wexford plaza is a 2016 canadian comedydrama film directed by joyce wong and starring reid asselstine and darrel gamotin the film centres on betty reid asselstine, a lonely young woman who takes a job as a security guard at a strip mall in the scarborough area of toronto, and becomes attached to danny darrel gamotin, a bartender in the mall. A sliceoflife offbeat comedy about a lonely female security guard working at a deteriorating strip mall. Joyce wongs debut feature wexford plaza follows two characters going down that path, sometimes together, sometimes in conflict, and always brimming awkwardly with false.
The film, wongs feature directorial debut, has screened at several festivals including slamdance and bentonville. Since it debuted at the torino film festival in early 2017, the film has racked up. Check out the new trailer starring reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, and francis melling. Wexford plaza 2017 stream and watch online moviefone. Wexford plaza is about two outcasts who are earnestly trying to improve their lives, but ultimately become deluded by their dreams. Wexford plaza 2017 a lonely strip mall security guard and a charming deadbeat share an unexpected moment that starts a chain reaction of negative consequences for them both.
Wexford plaza a first feature film by joyce wong by harry. Nov 29, 2016 harry cherniak is raising funds for wexford plaza a first feature film by joyce wong on kickstarter. Official selection, 2017 slamdance film festival official selection, 2016 torino film festival. Screenings have taken place in atlanta, new orleans and the slamdance film festival, to name a few locales. The festival dates of the 2020 wexford film festival are subject to change but will take place after the august bank holiday in ireland in 2020.
Be the first to watch, comment, and share indie trailers, clips, and. A misunderstood sexual encounter unravels the life of a lonely female security guard and her deadbeat paramour. Wexford plaza, as seen in the film, might well be the loneliest place on earth. With reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, francis melling, ellie posadas. See more ideas about hd movies, streaming movies and movies. Wexford plaza pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released wexford plaza pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures archive. It won the best narrative feature award at the san diego asian film festival 2017.
You may watch below the official trailer of wexford plaza, the upcoming comedy movie written and directed by joyce wong and starring reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, francis melling, and ellie posadas. Becoming an adult can be cruel, confusing, and comedic often all at once. November 5 canada 2016 comedy, drama 80 mins english colour western. Wexford plaza is a 2016 canadian comedydrama film directed by joyce wong and starring. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. An awkwardly humorous film about a lonely female security guard working at a deteriorating strip mall.
Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Oz magazine marchapril 2017 atlanta film festival by oz. Wexford plaza 2017 2710 2017 drame 2017, filmovi 2017, komedije 2017, traileri. Posted in movies, theatrical by heidy m november 30, 2017. Wexford plaza is a coming of age drama from filmmaker and. Nominated 2017 best canadian film award, toronto film critics association. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a makeup salesman shows her kindness, leading to an unexpected sexual encounter. Wexford plaza 2016 hallo friend references film children, in the article you read this time with the title wexford plaza 2016, we have prepared well for this article you read and download the information therein. Although our protagonist and her paramour are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives to unravel. Released october 27th, 2017, wexford plaza stars reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, francis melling, ellie posadas the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 20 min, and received a score of out of 100. Nov 24, 2017 the glamour of the big screen has cast its spotlight on the nonchalant strip mall at warden ave. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a charming bartender shows betty kindness, leading to an unexpected moment of romance. An awkwardly humorous film about a lonely female security guard working at a.
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