10 - Gemini Man (2019)

10 - Gemini Man (2019)

And for our final act…we’re finishing ‘weird’. And Lee’s 2019 action film, Gemini, is a film that is more about the technology and conversation surrounding the movie, than the movie itself. Not only is it an early use of de-aging technology, it’s also attempting to de-age the lead actor himself, played by Will Smith, in order for there to be 2 of him in the movie. And, that’s not even the main technological thing that this movie is known for! It’s known for being filmed at 4k, 120fps and is commonly seen at 60fps, rather than the cinematic standard that is 24fps. The result? What we think? You’ll have to find out! Oh…and Benedict Wong is in it…yeah

9 - 15 Storeys High (2002): Episode 1

This week we’re rolling back the years, to the start of Mr Wong’s career, as he plays Errol in Sean Lock’s British Sit-Com: 15 Storeys High. With it being one of Benedict Wong’s earliest, recurring, main roles,  we thought it was worth dipping into a part of his ouvre that we have not yet covered. Warning…it’s very “British”. If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, or what we’ve had to say, do reach out to us on our YouTube channel, or follow @sketchbenjamin on instagram, where we will be posting clips of each episode.

8 - Sunshine (2007)

We’re back to feature length and, boy is it a biggie; sun sized! Sunshine, released in 2007, is one of those films that was rather under appreciated when it was first released but has come to be a cult classic. Written and directed by the power couple that is Alex Garland and Danny Boyle, behind the 28 Days Later franchise and many other stone cold classic. Benny W plays Trey and we shall say no more… If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, or what we’ve had to say, do reach out to us on our YouTube channel, or follow @sketchbenjamin on instagram, where we will be posting clips of each episode.

7 - Painkiller (2011)

Another short film?! That’s right. Painkiller, 2011, is made by Selina Lim and Mustapha Kseibati. A shop robbery goes wrong in this triple header. Wong lends his stardom to the independent production in the same year as he is in Johnny English Reborn. This is the tapestry of Wong, and this is another good sit that is nice and easy to find. If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, or what we’ve had to say, do reach out to us on our YouTube channel, or follow @sketchbenjamin on instagram, where we will be posting clips of each episode.

6 - My Dad the Communist (2009)

We’re heading back into Wong’s back catalogue of short films with this one. One thing that has stood out to us during this process is Benedict’s commitment to the art and his willingness to do smaller, independent productions. This one stood out for its relatively high imDb rating and the fact that it speaks directly to his heritage. Easy enough to find online and well worth a watch! If you have any thoughts or comments on the show, or what we’ve had to say, do reach out to us on our YouTube channel, or follow @sketchbenjamin on instagram, where we will be posting clips of each episode.