Mondo Hollywoodland

Mondo Hollywoodland
Directed byJanek Ambros
Produced byJames Cromwell
Janek Ambros
Chris Blim
StarringChris Blim
Alex Loynaz
Alyssa Sabo
Production
companies
Assembly Line Entertainment
Good Hammer TV
Distributed byGreen Apple Entertainment
Release dates
  • October 2019 (2019-10) (DTLA Film Festival)
  • August 30, 2021 (2021-08-30)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

  1. ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (18 September 2019). "DTLA Film Festival Announces 2019 Slate, Featuring Quentin Tarantino Documentary". Broadway World. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  2. ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (9 July 2021). "James Cromwell Production 'Mondo Hollywoodland' Sets Release". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  3. ^ "Film Interview 2021: Janek Ambros". thenewcurrent.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  4. ^ "Mondo Hollywoodland (2021) Film Review". 26 July 2021.
  5. ^ "'Mondo Hollywoodland': Robin's Movie Review". 28 August 2021.
  6. ^ "MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND – Dennis Schwartz Reviews".
  7. ^ "Mondo Hollywoodland". 3 September 2021.
  8. ^ "EP James Cromwell Presents Mondo Hollywoodland For August 3rd Release". Film Threat. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  9. ^ Gregg Kilday (28 July 2017). "Assembly Line Entertainment Names Jing Xue COO". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  10. ^ "Robbie Leacock Joins Assembly Line Entertainment; Mondo Hollywood goes into production". Filmfestivals.com. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  11. ^ "James Cromwell to be Honored for Contributions to Polish Cinema at Fall Gala". The Hollywood Reporter. 22 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Mondo Hollywoodland". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 19, 2022.


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