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From Stage to Screen: Jersey Boys

11/12/2014

by Laura W

It’s always hard for a theatre fan like myself to see an amazing musical transferred from stage to screen. Sometimes things work better on the stage, just as some stories work better on the screen. I’m sure it’s the same for a film fan, seeing a favourite film being transferred to the stage. The film of Jersey Boys received mixed reviews. Despite this, the film actually worked. To anyone who hasn’t seen the stage show, I can understand why they wouldn’t enjoy the film. With the release of the film version on DVD, here’s why Jersey Boys made a somewhat decent, but not quite adequate, transition.

Movie Characters That Terrify Us

10/29/2014

by Laura W

Hannibal Lecter... Leatherface... Norman Bates... Samara. All of these characters have one thing in common. They terrify us, the viewers. They've left us cowering in our seats and desperately wanting to turn the film off (but we won’t, because we want to find out what happens in the end!). With Halloween only a couple of days away, let’s take a look at some of the most frightening characters in cinematic history.

Fair warning, some spoilers are contained herein.

Films I Should’ve Seen – But Haven’t.

9/10/2014

by Laura W

I have a confession to make. The following films that are listed, I have not seen. While I love my movies, I just never got around to watching some of the greatest and best films ever to exist. Once the IWG film team has finished reading this article, I’ve got a feeling I’m going to have things thrown at me, especially from the team’s fearless leader. Team – I’m sorry. So here, without further ado, are several films that I’ve never seen, but haven’t.

What We Watched Over Summer

9/6/2014

Now everyone, how are are we all?

Welcome back to another school year! I hope you enjoyed your break and are ready to get stuck into knowledge, excitement and yes, exams.

But first, I want to know what did you all watch over summer.

(this is presentation of the children's work contains spoilers)

A Week of Williams: FernGully

8/16/2014

by Laura W

Before Avator, there was FernGully. FernGully: The Last Rainforest is a 1992 animated film, based on the book of the same name. FernGully was one of the first animated films I ever saw in theatres. While it was not the first one that I saw in theatres (that would belong to Fantasia, and yes, I sat through the majority of it), it was one of the first and very much part of my childhood. It wasn’t too entertaining, at first. It frightened me a little, if truth be told. However, it was once Robin Williams’ Batty made his entrance, that I really enjoyed the film. It has been a childhood favourite of mine ever since.

A Week of Williams: Aladdin

8/13/2014

by Laura W

The world has lost its Genie. With the sudden, and very shocking passing, of Robin Williams, many have lost the talent that was behind one of the world’s greatest animated characters. Aladdin was my first introduction to the talent of Robin Williams. It was his rapid impressions during the Genie’s introduction that captured my attention. Shortly after, my parents rented Hook and I was a fan from there.

Trailer Park: Into The Woods

8/1/2014

Happy Canada Day: Best Actors and Actresses

7/1/2014

by Laura W

Happy Canada Day!

Canada has produced some of the greatest talent on earth, but we’re probably not the first country that one would think of when trying to think of big talent. However, after reading this and other articles today on IWG, you may think again. Here are some amazingly talented people that you may not know are Canadian.

Hit Play: Stardust

6/28/2014

by Laura W

Stardust has to be one of the best film adaptations of a book to date. Naturally, there were some changes as with most film adaptations, but the film version of Stardust still maintains what people originally loved about Neil Gaiman's classic novel, whilst also bringing a new audience of people who hadn't ventured into the dark fantasy book. The film is fun yet serious and all together memorable. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes it all the more enjoyable.

Best New York Musicals

6/20/2014

by Laura W

If there’s anything that New York is known for, it’s musicals. Apart from museums, food, being the city that never sleeps, The Empire State Building, shopping, the Rockettes, the Yankees and more, New York is known for its Broadway shows. However, New York has also been the setting for some of the most famous musicals in the world. In honour of the upcoming release of Jersey Boys, let’s have a peek at a few of those.

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From Stage to Screen: Jersey Boys

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Films I Should’ve Seen – But Haven’t.

What We Watched Over Summer

A Week of Williams: FernGully

A Week of Williams: Aladdin

Trailer Park: Into The Woods

Happy Canada Day: Best Actors and Actresses

Hit Play: Stardust

Best New York Musicals

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