Mondo Hollywoodland
| Mondo Hollywoodland | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Janek Ambros |
| Produced by | James Cromwell Janek Ambros Chris Blim |
| Starring | Chris Blim Alex Loynaz Alyssa Sabo |
Production companies | Assembly Line Entertainment Good Hammer TV |
| Distributed by | Green Apple Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mondo Hollywoodland is a 2019 American comedy/sci fi film directed by Janek Ambros and starring Chris Blim, Alex Loynaz and Alyssa Sabo. Oscar nominated actor/activist James Cromwell is an executive producer and presenter on the film.
The film premiered at the 2019 DTLA Film Festival in Los Angeles.[1] It was released in theaters on July 30, 2021, and on SVOD on August 3 on Amazon Prime.[2][3]
The film received positive reviews in its initial release window.[4][5][6][7]
Plot
An homage to the counter culture films of the 60s, the film follows a groovy mushrooms dealer who encounters movie industry types, political fringe groups, and psychedelic folk in Los Angeles to discover the meaning of "Mondo."[8]
Production
The film began development in 2015 and began production in 2018. It was inspired by the cult classic Mondo Hollywood.[9][10]
Members of the Polish film industry awarded James Cromwell the Pola Negri award in 2021 for his collaboration and contribution to filmmaker Janek Ambros and paired the award with a screening the film.[11]
Reception
Critical response
Mono Hollywoodland has an approval rating of 88% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 17 reviews.[12]
References
- ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (September 18, 2019). "DTLA Film Festival Announces 2019 Slate, Featuring Quentin Tarantino Documentary". Broadway World. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (July 9, 2021). "James Cromwell Production 'Mondo Hollywoodland' Sets Release". Deadline. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Film Interview 2021: Janek Ambros". thenewcurrent.co.uk. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Mondo Hollywoodland (2021) Film Review". July 26, 2021.
- ^ "'Mondo Hollywoodland': Robin's Movie Review". August 28, 2021.
- ^ "MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND – Dennis Schwartz Reviews".
- ^ "Mondo Hollywoodland". September 3, 2021.
- ^ "EP James Cromwell Presents Mondo Hollywoodland For August 3rd Release". Film Threat. July 31, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Gregg Kilday (July 28, 2017). "Assembly Line Entertainment Names Jing Xue COO". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Robbie Leacock Joins Assembly Line Entertainment; Mondo Hollywood goes into production". Filmfestivals.com. May 13, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "James Cromwell to be Honored for Contributions to Polish Cinema at Fall Gala". The Hollywood Reporter. September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Mondo Hollywoodland". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 19, 2022.