Mondo Hollywoodland Explained

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]

External links

• • Official website

Notes and References

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