The movie “Drive,” starring Ryan Gosling, is being released on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 so WatchMojo.com and ALLIANCE VIVA FILM are giving you the chance to win the thriller on DVD!
Synopsis from IMDB.com:
A Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong.
How to enter:
Send an email to contest@watchmojo.com with your name and mailing address.
That’s it!
We will choose 15 winners from all the participants to be receivers of a copy of “Drive”!
Please note: This contest is open to fans living in the Montreal (Quebec) area ONLY.
The deadline is Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at noon, Eastern Standard Time.
Good luck!
Be sure to check out WatchMojo.com’s profile on Ryan Gosling below.
The movie “The Ides of March,” starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, is being released on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 so WatchMojo.com and ALLIANCE VIVA FILM are giving you the chance to win the drama on DVD!
“The Ides of March” was directed by Clooney and has several nominations at this weekend’s Golden Globe Awards.
Synopsis from IMDB.com:
An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail.
How to enter:
Send an email to contest@watchmojo.com with your name and mailing address.
That’s it!
The first 15 people to send an email will win a copy of “The Ides of March”!
Please note: This contest is open to fans living in the Montreal (Quebec) area ONLY.
The deadline is Wednesday, January 18th at noon, Eastern Standard Time (OR until we give away all the DVDs, whichever comes first!).
Good luck!
Be sure to check out WatchMojo.com’s profiles on George Clooney and Ryan Gosling below.
George Clooney
Ryan Gosling
The movie “Warrior,” starring Tom Hardy, is being released on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 so WatchMojo.com and ALLIANCE VIVA FILM are giving you the chance to win the action drama film on DVD!
Synopsis:
Rising stars Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton command the screen as two estranged brothers facing the fight of a lifetime in Lionsgate’s WARRIOR, a moving, inspirational action drama from acclaimed director Gavin O’Connor.
A rousing ode to redemption, reconciliation and the power of the human spirit, WARRIOR is also a moving testament to the enduring bonds of family.
How to enter:
Send an email to contest@watchmojo.com with your name and mailing address.
That’s it!
The first 15 people to send an email will win a copy of “Warrior”!
Please note: This contest is open to fans living in the Montreal (Quebec) area ONLY.
The deadline is Wednesday, December 21st at noon, Eastern Standard Time (OR until we give away all the DVDs, whichever comes first!).
Good luck!
Be sure to check out WatchMojo.com’s video on the top 10 martial arts movies below:
The movie “Conan the Barbarian,” starring Jason Momoa, is being released on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 so WatchMojo.com and ALLIANCE VIVA FILM are giving you the chance to win the fantasy film on DVD!
Synopsis:
The quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.
Deftly adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard and faithful to the mythology and psychology of his iconic character, “Conan the Barbarian” stars Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang, Rose McGowan, Saïd Taghmaoui and Ron Perlman. The film is directed by Marcus Nispel, and written by Thomas Dean Donnelly & Joshua Oppenheimer and Sean Hood.
How to enter:
Send an email to contest@watchmojo.com with your name and mailing address.
That’s it!
The first 15 people to send an email will win a copy of “Conan the Barbarian”!
Please note: This contest is open to fans living in the Montreal (Quebec) area ONLY.
The deadline is Friday, November 25th at noon, Eastern Standard Time (OR until we give away all the DVDs, whichever comes first!).
Good luck!
Be sure to check out WatchMojo.com’s video on the origins of Conan the Barbarian below too:
Kids for Kids, the annual charity gala for Montrealers between the ages of 20 to 40 years old, is back again in 2011 for its 19th year!
This year, the popular event, known as MIRAGE, aims to raise over $200,000 for the Sarah Cook Fund of the Cedars Cancer Institute, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
The Kids for Kids gala will be taking place on Friday, November 25th at Espace Réunion, with room for over 1000 attendees.
Live music will be provided by DJ Yo C, while Brahm Mauer Bar Service will serve the cocktails. LUXE is taking care of the decorating with its Moroccan-inspired décor.
There will also be a pre-party VIP cocktail featuring open bar service and catering from BICE, which will be hosted by Reitman’s Canada Ltd.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Montreal Children’s Hospital, where Sarah Cook was treated for cancer.
The hospital will use the funds to create a new Sarah’s Floor, which is the in-patient Hematology-Oncology division at McGill’s University Health Centre and also help local children’s charities.
Details about the Kids for Kids Gala 2011:
Friday, November 25th, 2011
VIP Cocktail 7 p.m.
Main-event Party 9:30 p.m.
Espace Réunion
6600, rue Hutchison
Outremont, Quebec, H2V 4E1
Tickets:
VIP Cocktail: $150 (Advance purchase only)
Gala Party: $40/person in advance, $50/person at the door
Learn more about the Sarah Cook Fund here.
WatchMojo.com and Fox Searchlight Pictures are giving you the chance to see the movie “Martha Marcy May Marlene” before it hits theatres!
“Martha Marcy May Marlene” is a suspense movie about a young woman named Martha (Elizabeth Olsen) who undergoes an explosive crisis of identity after escaping from the confines of a rural cult-like farming community. Trapped by unsettling flashes of memories from her past and visions of perilous future, she becomes taken over by an unsettling sense of fear, leaving her consumed by paranoia and a mysterious burden of guilt.
It is the feature film debut for both Elizabeth Olsen (sister of twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) and writer-director Sean Durkin. It also stars John Hawkes, Sarah Paulson, and Hugh Dancy.
“Martha Marcy May Marlene” is officially being released on Friday, November 4th, 2011 but we’re giving you the chance to watch it during its Montreal premiere on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011!
We have 20 double passes to give away to this promotional screening taking place at 7:00pm, EST at the AMC FORUM 22!
To enter:
Send an email to contest@watchmojo.com with your full name, mailing address and telephone number.
We will contact you if you are one of our lucky winners!
The deadline to enter this contest is Tuesday, October 18th, 2011.
NOTE: This screening takes place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada so the contest is only open to residents of Montreal and the surrounding areas. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
“Martha Marcy May Marlene” won the Best Director Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and at the Cannes Prix de la Jeunesse.
Here’s the trailer:
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The movie “Hanna,” starring Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett and Saoirse Ronan, is being released on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 so WatchMojo.com and ALLIANCE VIVA FILM are giving you the chance to win the action thriller on DVD!
Movie synopsis from IMDB.com: A 16-year-old who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.
How to enter:
1) Like WatchMojo.com on Facebook here
2) Like our post about the “Hanna” contest which we’ll feature every day on our Facebook wall until the end of the week
That’s it!
10 winners will be chosen among all the likes we receive throughout the week.
Please note: This contest is open to fans living in the Montreal (Quebec) area ONLY.
The deadline is Friday, September 9th at noon, Eastern Standard Time.
Good luck!
Yes folks, it’s actually happening! Montreal’s Landmark Events is proud to announce the newest installment in their sold-out string of LME showcases, seeing as they’ve finally found a way to bring Toronto to Montreal. Recognizing Toronto as the capital and heart of the Canadian music industry, LME will be flying in three music powerhouses from T.O. to judge at this unforgettable showcase that will take over Le National on Saturday, July 16th. Taking Toronto’s finest out of their backyard and bringing them to la belle province, LME hopes to use the showcase to give local Montreal talent the opportunity to reach a wider Canadian audience.
The unrivaled music execs taking part?
Stephen Gasparek (Senior Marketing Manager/A&R - Sony Records)
Jessica Capobianco (Producer - Much Music)
Adam Sheffield (Booking/Management - Feldman Group)
Montreal will also be well represented on the judging panel by knockouts Indica Records, Whammo Universal and local music publicists.
The bands playing the showcase?
Stepping up their game and really outdoing themselves, LME has recruited a lineup comprised of the greatest Montreal talent the company has encountered and showcased since its inception in late 2008. Here goes…
The top two bands…
The top two bands of the night, as chosen by the expert panel of industry execs, will be headed to Toronto to play an LME industry showcase at T.O.’s famed Mod Club. There, the bands will have the chance to unleash their talents on a whole new slew of industry insiders.
For all the latest info, head over to www.landmarkevents.net
The Montreal Comedy Playoffs will debut on Sunday, April 10, 2011. The puck drops @ 7:00 p.m. at AvenueArt/Studio10King in Old Montreal. The time has come to introduce a homegrown comedy competition to the Montreal scene.
A group of 10 talented local comedians will face-off in front of a panel of 3 judges. These comedians have at least 4 years of stage experience and will be judged based on pre-defined categories such as material, creativity, stage presence, audience reaction and overall style. You may find some of the players on WatchMojo’s Comedy Channel
If you want to be part of the action this weekend here’s all the information you need to know about the First Edition of Montreal Comedy Playoffs:
When: Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
Where: AvenueArt/Studio10King, Click here to get directions
Ticket Option 1: $35 (includes a drink) You may purchase now by using the link here or buy in person at AvenueArt/Studio10King. If available, tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.
Ticket Option 2: $50 (includes a meal and a drink) You may purchase now by using the link here or buy in person at AvenueArt/Studio10King. If available, tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.
Fundraiser: part of the proceeds will benefit Astral Media’s Caring for Kids Radiothon supporting the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Prizes: 1st and 2nd stars receive cash prizes determined by a panel of judges. You too will have a vote in determining the 3rd star, “The People’s Choice Award”.
Judges:
The Gazette’s Bill Brownstein
CJAD 800’s Morning Man Andrew Carter
Veronica Delfino of WatchMojo
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Last Saturday Night, I went to see the Grand Burlesque show in the new “Cartier des Spectacles” at Club Soda. This was my second year attending Scarlett James‘ Burlesque-Variety-Vaudeville show and it’s been a couple of years since I was first introduced to the art of Burlesque.
For most of the audience there is a growing legitimacy for this Las Vegas inspired, sexy, glamorous and cheeky form of entertainment. With Christina Aguilera and Cher’s Hollywood appearance in a pop-cabaret interpretation of “Burlesque” the mainstream world has been (misleadingly) introduced to the “underworld’ of North American Burlesque. I even overheard a woman on the bus remarking as we passed by the Club Soda billboard that there was a “Burlesque show in Montreal. Just like that movie!” I hope she came to the show. And I hope she was shocked and appalled by the flagrant nudity on stage. Burlesque’s new Hollywood debut combined with the city of Montreal’s rebranding of the venue’s hood to a veritable “Quartier des Spectacles” gave a palatable legitimacy to the evening. The crowd seemed ready to take this shit seriously.
For this show, Scarlett James (producer and star) invited well-known Burlesque performers from across North America. The show was pitched as a trip by train around the globe on the “Burlesque Express.” Our “conductor,” Benjamin Marquis, was the charming MC in a top hat and a mischievous Pierrot-style clown’s face. He was such a delight that occasionally I caught myself getting excited for the moments between the acts as one would finish and he would appear on stage.
Still, the night had several highlights. The nerd in me really liked the iconic portraits of each exotic destination that were projected behind the performers to introduce their “train stop.” It made the whole experience more cinematic. More… BIG. Well, that and seeing BonBon Bombay descend on a hoop in the middle of the room while singing “Be Italian,” resplendent in a double-faced gold mask.
And then there was the live snake that the cartoonish-ly hot silhouette of Scarlett James held on stage in glowing blue light; this was a prelude to doing a number, which ended with her being hauled up to the naked North Pole in a chandelier bowl. No joke. I’m not sure how to explain the reptile connection to the faux snow that fell from the ceiling as Scarlett ascended at the end of the performance, but I’m not sure anyone watching was trying to make sense of the night’s spectacles anyhow.
A highlight of the festival included the sensual contortionist Andreane Leclerc do her thing – twisting in and out of herself – while Silvia Sabash played a kind of “Gypsy Music” on her guitar. The balance between Silvia’s music and Andreane’s movement was pitch-perfect and I felt like I was watching sculpture come to life with a folklore beat.
I also need to give a shout-out to the outrageously talented tap-dancing duo. Charismatic, stylish, and ‘quick on their feet’ (to say the least): I wish I could have set them up on a date with Fred Astaire. And props to girl who did silks in Shanghai with an incredible flexibility and beautiful breasts.
There were many other talented performers that evening from the audacious Renea’ Le Roux to the classic Gentry de Paris or the local Team Burlesque. And all of them turned in solid performances that are in line with past work I’ve seen from them. Google ‘em and you’ll get the picture.
See our video interview with Michelle L’amour and Renea Le Roux to get a picture of what they do:
However, the real show stopper for me was the performance by Michelle L’amour as a caged, purring, and lithe black panther. Wow. I mean, the girl embodied sexual tension in a way that transcended the limitations of performance. I mean, she wasn’t merely “putting on a show.” She was the show. She was the animal on stage, cuffed at the ankles, legs spread long in all different directions, ready to pounce at any moment. She climbed out of her cage and back in, toying with the audience the whole time. And there was a lingering smell of sex even after she left the stage, wearing only a paw-print on her lady-bits and some tiny pasties.
All in all, there were some great moments in the Grand Burlesque show and I think Scarlett did a fine job putting together a show with marquee names for all to see. If the average audience member had only the film “Burlesque” as a starting place to define the art, then this show was a fairly good eye-opener. If you live and breathe Burlesque and have gotten to see some of the neo-Burlesque that goes on in places like NYC, then this was more of a mainstream take on what can be a more subversively dangerous experience.
Meet Scarlett James in our video interview: