Peter howell, toronto star a unique approach to storytelling and character building, and it. The organisers are happy to hear from anyone who makes documentary films they can submit for possible inclusion a 2 minute documentary film no theme, on any subject. The jerry lewis cinema was located in the wexford plaza. Although betty and her supposed newfound love are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives to unravel.
Although our protagonist and her paramour are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives continue reading. In the film, betty reid asselstine is a 19yearold, latenight security guard at a dingy strip mall. A misunderstood sexual encounter unravels the life of a lonely female security guard and her deadbeat paramour. 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. Levelfilm sells majority stake to laurie venning exclusive. The film opens with reid asselstines betty starting her new job as a nightshift security guard in the titular strip mall. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 15090 or wexford, pa. Nov 20, 2017 the scarboroughbased movie has since been. All performers generously donate their time and talent for the gala concert, and all proceeds go toward supporting wexford festival opera.
Although betty and her supposed new found love are well meaning in their intentions, their behavior ends up causing both of their lives to unravel. 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. An awkwardly humorous film about a lonely female security guard working at a deteriorating strip mall. Wexford plaza movie information and showtimes in winnipeg. Reid asselstine in wexford plaza 2016 darrel gamotin in wexford plaza 2016 reid asselstine in wexford. A film festival run by filmmakers for filmmakers and movie fans in one of the most beautiful parts of ireland, wexford town. Wongs dark comedy follows the mundane, repetitive life of betty, who just started her new job in the anythingbutlively world of nighttime security at a suburban strip mall. A misunderstood sexual encounter unravels the life of a lonely female security guard in this sliceoflife comedy set in a scarborough strip mall. A guard and a deadbeat share a moment that starts a chain reaction of negative consequences. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone.
These female filmmakers are carving out their space in. Enjoy the latest cinema blockbuster movies in our luxurious leather electric recliner seats. Torontobased levelfilm was founded by dave hudakoc and michael. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival. It will take place from friday 22nd sunday 24th september 2017. It was opened october 23, 1971 with john watne in big jake.
Were excited to announce that weve been programmed to play in the narrative competition at the 2017 slamdance film festival. Its so well put together, its hard to believe this is wongs first feature. Torino film festival usa 20 january 2017 slamdance film festival usa 27 october 2017 u. In the film, betty reid asselstine is a 19yearold, latenight security guard at a. Wexford documentary film festival kilmore quay, co. He added that he thought the wexford plaza film would be good for business. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Wexford plaza showtimes and movie information at landmark cinemas. Theres an unexpected sweetness and sadness to wexford plazathe delicate balance that wong strikes makes wexford plaza a film worth seeking out. With reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, francis melling, ellie posadas. Torontobased joyce wongs first feature film, wexford plaza, is an attimes painfully reallife comedy about suburbia, isolation and ennui. Big screen glamour touches scarborough strip mall the star. This film festival has been gaining strength and popularity by providing the opportunity to see award winning national and international documentary.
Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Book movie tickets and see cinema listings online for. I believe ed is mistaken that cinema wexford was a laterun bargain house. 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. This newsletter is delivered via mail and contains items of interest to the membership, including upcoming events. Hi everyone great tidings we are mow funded for this years project to the tune of 10,000 euro thanks to the arts council 7000 and wexford county council 3000 what a marvelous vote of confidence from the arts funding bodies max amounts from both watch this spacefor our deadlines and submissions dates or check out our soon to be updated website. It up, joyce wongs wexford plaza and rob grants fake blood. This movie is about real people,both funny and sad. Wexford plaza is an awkwardly humorous film about a lonely female security guard working at a. Nominated 2017 best canadian film award, toronto film critics association. An unexpected sexual encounter forever changes the once simple friendship of security guard betty and bartender danny in wexford plaza, joyce wongs first feature film. Joyce wong breathes life into those longburied memories for her debut feature, wexford plaza. Official selection of the 2017 slamdance film festival, 34th edition of the torino film festival, atlanta film festival, new orleans.
Offering something for everyone, the plaza is a refreshing mix of unique retailers, quality services and exceptional eateries. Her debut fiction feature, wexford plaza, screened. Jan 20, 2017 wexford plaza slamdance film festival director. The wexford documentary film festival takes place every year in the working fishing village of kilmore quay located in county wexford on the south east coast of ireland. Wexford is an unincorporated community in allegheny county, pennsylvania, united states.
This dynamic film festival provides the opportunity to see award winning national and international documentary films. Reid asselstine stars in joyce wongs film wexford plaza. The wexford independent documentary film festival takes place in kilmore quay annually at the start of may. 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. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a charming bartender shows betty kindness, leading to an unexpected moment of romance.
Wexford plaza a first feature film by joyce wong by harry. Shi is the first woman to direct a pixar animated film. Wexford documentary film festival 2018 21, 22, 23 september 2018 stella maris centre, kilmore quay, co. Joyce wongs promising wexford plaza is subtle, clever. An isolated and friendless female security guard finds a glimmer of hope when a charming bartender shows her kindness.
Showtimes and tickets for wexford, pa 15090 moviefone. A quirky comedy about a lonely female security guard betty who works at a rundown strip mall. The area known as wexford is split among multiple municipalities, including franklin park, mccandless township, pine township, and marshall township. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Wongs lowkey tragicomedy, which made its bow at this years slamdance film festival, plumbs the depths of our postteen years for pathos and a glimmer of hope. Official selection of the 2017 slamdance film festival and 34th torino film festival. Published on oct 30, 2017 a misunderstood sexual encounter unravels the life of a lonely female security guard and her deadbeat paramour. 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. A sliceoflife comedy about a lonely female security guard, and a.
Information about the movie wexford plaza, including the wexford plaza trailer and movie times. This is a voluntary project run by a team of film enthusiasts. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a charming bartender shows betty kindness, leading to an. Wexford plaza movie information and showtimes in edmonton. The delicate balance that wong strikes makes wexford plaza a film worth seeking out. Wexford documentary film festival 2020 filmfreeway. A sliceoflife comedy about a lonely female security guard, and a misunderstood sexual encounter that unravels her life. Scarboroughset wexford plaza is a disarming debut now magazine. Arc cinema wexford cinema listings, times and online. Launch of new wexford film locations website wexford. Be the first to watch, comment, and share indie trailers, clips, and. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. If you would like to contribute articles or have ideas, contact the watch editor. Contact details and supports for film makers in county wexford, ireland.
Check out the new trailer starring reid asselstine, darrel gamotin, and francis melling. Later renamed cinema wexford, it was closed july 16, 1989 with kevin costner in field of dreams. Launch of new wexford film locations website wexford county council in partnership with creative ireland launched a new wexford films locations website on saturday 4th november 2017 with the aim of attracting more film investment into the county. Nov 12, 2016 official selection of the 2017 slamdance film festival and 34th torino film festival. 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. 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. The wexford documentary film festival takes place in the working fishing village of kilmore quay located in south county wexford. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing wexford plaza near you. A movie about scarborough is coming to a theatre near you. Dec 01, 2017 wexford plaza movie information and showtimes in winnipeg.
Wexford plaza is about two outcasts who are earnestly trying to improve their lives, but ultimately become deluded by their dreams. A security guard confronts her workplace harassers in wexford plaza clip 26 october 2017 women and hollywood. At work, she mostly hangs around her two coworkers, including rich francis melling, who. Wexford plaza has served as wexfords main street for over 4 decades. Isolated and friendless, a glimmer of hope appears when a makeup salesman shows her kindness, leading to an unexpected sexual encounter. A millennials take on rashomon, with humour, soulsearching and social media commentary included in the fractured glances. Harry cherniak is raising funds for wexford plaza a first feature film by joyce wong on kickstarter. Wexford stages 2017 pre event competitor safety video. Nouveaute films dramatique complet en francais 2017 youtube. An awkwardly humorous film about a lonely female security guard working at a. Theres an unexpected sweetness and sadness to wexford plaza the delicate balance that wong strikes makes wexford plaza a film worth seeking out. Nov 24, 2017 big screen glamour touches scarborough strip mall. Wexford watch the wvha publishes a periodic newsletter called the wexford watch. Published november 30, 2017 updated november 30, 2017.
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