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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
‘The Wilde Girls' Takes Manhattan By Storm, Certified Fresh And Funny As Hell
Indie Cult Contender, The Wilde Girls, Opens at Cinema Village with Critical Raves and a 91% Audience Score. NEW YORK, NY - June 6, 2025 - The Wilde Girls, the irreverent, Depression-era survival comedy with 21st-century attitude, has officially crash-landed in Manhattan — and it's bringing big laughs, bigger heart, and even bigger buzz. Opening today at Cinema Village in Greenwich Village, this madcap indie gem has already earned its stripes, including Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 91% audience score. The uproarious film by director Timothy Hines is drawing critical applause, and the kind of word-of-mouth usually reserved for future cult classics. Beloved New York critic Avi Offer calls it ' a wildly original and side-splitting satire… Think Romy & Michele meets Bringing Up Baby by way of *Hundreds of Beavers. ' Offer's glowing Rotten Tomatoes review praises the film's 'razor-sharp wit,' 'perfectly outrageous tone,' and 'a police station scene that almost rivals Bringing Up Baby.' THE STORY: When spoiled New York heiresses Mattie and Tinsley Wilde lose their fortune during the Great Depression, they're exiled to the unforgiving forests of Oregon—where they suspect their conniving aunts have hired an assassin to kill them. Left with nothing but couture baggage and a jammed rifle, they stumble into the path of a reclusive mountain man who may or may not be more trouble than he's worth. What unfolds is an anarchic fish-out-of-water survival comedy with wild twists, unexpected heart, and enough absurdity to make Broad City blush. Think Legally Blonde meets The Revenant —with a side of Clue and screwball charm. Above: The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES. THE CAST: Cali Scolari brings bold, hilarious chaos to the role of Mattie Wilde, the older sister with the perfect blend of awkwadness and accidental badassery. The daughter of beloved Emmy-winner Peter Scolari (Bosom Buddies, Newhart, Girls), Cali proves she's a rising comedic force to watch. Lydia Pearl Pentz, hailed by critics as 'a fresh, multi-layered force,' plays younger sister Tinsley with a shopping addiction and a flair for drama. It's a breakout performance from the Vancouver-born actor lighting up the indie scene. Teddy Smith, downtown NYC comedy regular and scene-stealer, plays Silas, the possibly deranged, definitely unforgettable mountain man who's as unpredictable as a bear in a liquor store. THE BUZZ: After a raucous premiere at Laemmle NoHo 7 in Los Angeles, The Wilde Girls stormed onto Rotten Tomatoes with Certified Fresh status, bolstered by glowing reviews and an outpouring of audience love. With comparisons to screwball classics and indie darlings alike, the film is quickly becoming the talk of the town. Critics praise its 'bones of a classic and the bite of something totally fresh,' and audiences are lining up in Lower Manhattan, NYU, and the East Village for the kind of laugh-out-loud theatrical experience that's increasingly rare. Why You Should Go: If you're anywhere near Union Square, Tompkins Square Park, or grabbing cold brew on St. Mark's, you're dangerously close to missing the indie comedy of the summer. This is a movie to see with a crowd, where gasps, howls, and 'OMG same' moments roll through the theater like waves. The WIlde Girls Trailer Link: Now playing at Cinema Village, 22 E 12th St (just off University Place—perfect for a post–Farmers Market plan or pre–late-night ramen stop). Check showtimes & tickets now at: [Cinema Village Website] Walk-ups welcome | Online booking recommended. Cinema Village link: Media Contact Company Name: Pendragon Pictures Contact Person: Susan Goforth Email: Send Email Phone: +1 310-480-0837 City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States Website:
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
‘The Wilde Girls' Scores Strong Opening Weekend Following North Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere
"Above: Stars Lydia Pearl Pentz, Teddy Smith and Cali Scolari attend the red carpet event this last Friday at the iconic One On One Recording Studios prior to the world premiere screening of The Wilde Girls." The Wilde Girls is gaining momentum after a successful red carpet premiere in North Hollywood this weekend, with audience turnout growing steadily and industry buzz building fast. The film, directed by Timothy Hines and produced by Susan Goforth, opened its theatrical run Friday with a premiere at the Laemmle NoHo 7 following a high-energy red carpet event hosted at One On One Recording Studios, a historic venue where music legends like Prince, Joan Jett, and Herbie Hancock have recorded. Above: Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari walk the red carpet for the premiere screening of The Wilde GIrls now playing at the Laemmle NoHo7 Theater in North Hollywood. Starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz, and Teddy Smith, the The Wilde Girls is set in 1932, the Great Depression is in full swing and heiresses the Widle sisters, glamorous, clueless and suddenly broke, are totally out of their element when they find themselves lost in the pre-elecrified wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. Armed with nothing but high fashion and hopeless instincts, Tinsley and Matties stumble through bear country, bad decisions and one very grumpy mountain man who'd rather wrestle raccoons than rescue rich girls. Think Bridesmaids meets Legally Blonde in hiking boots. Below: L to R: Lydia Pearl Pentz, Teddy Smith and Cali Scolari rock the red carpet at the world premiere of the WIlde Girls in North Hollywood, Firday. The film is now playing at the Laemmle Noho7. Above: Lydia Scheuermann who plays a hitperson on the trail of the Wilde Girls, attends the premiere event screening of the film in North Hollywood. The film received strong audience reactions, with laughter and enthusiastic energy throughout. producers, film critics and film buyers were in attendance at glowing debut. Below: Director Timothy Hines clowns with his world class talented stars of The Widle Girls, Cali Scolari and Lydia Pearl Pentz. Above: The Wilde Girls producer Andy Hundis at the red carpet event for The WIlde Girls held at the One On One Recording studio where bands like Metallica and Cher have recorded. Above and below: The Widle Girls stars Cali Scolari and Lydia Pearl Pentz glowing on the red carpet. Above: Director Timothy Hines with his cast at the red carpet event before The Wilde Girls Premiere at the Laemmle Noho7 in North Hollywood Firday. L to R: Timothy Hines, Lydia Pearl Pentz, Cali Scolari, Lydia Scheuermann, Teddy Smith, Susan Goforth and Andy Hundis. Early reviews have called The Wilde Girls 'a breakout comedy with heart,' singling out Scolari and Pentz for their grounded, nuanced performances. The film is currently enjoying a word-of-mouth boost that's driving continued weekend attendance. Above: Rohini Chandra graces the red carpet for the premiere of The Wilde Girls in North Hollywood on Friday. Above: Star Cali Scolari and Nick Sacks attending the red carpet of The WIlde GIrls premiere in North Hollywood Friday. Above: The Wilde Girls star Lydia Pearl Pentz with Jack Pasq at the premiere of The Wilde Girls in Hollywood Firday. Above: Teddy Smith at the iconic One On One Studios in North Hollywood for the red carpet event of the premiere of The WIlde Girls. Above: Beautiful stars Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari reunite on the red carpet for The Wilde Girls that they shot in the forest of the Pacific Northwest. The Wilde Girls will next open at Cinema Village in NYC on June 6, followed by a nationwide theatrical rollout in July. Media Contact Company Name: Pendragon Pictures Contact Person: Susan Goforth Email: Send Email Phone: +1 310-480-0837 City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States Website:
Globe and Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Wilderness, Wardrobes, Total Meltdown, The Wilde Girls – A Glam-Survival Comedy Movie Opens Tomorrow in L.A.
"Above: Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith meet in Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls, opening this Friday, May 30 at Laemmle NoHo 7 in North Hollywood and June 6 at Cinema Village in NYC. 'Another great thing about the film is that the cast manages to surprise with its performances. Cali Scolari, daughter of Emmy Award-winner Peter Scolari & Broadway star Cathy Trien, plays Tinsley in her feature film debut and manages to make a lasting impression."" What happens when two spoiled heiresses lose it all and have to walk their way through the wilds of 1930s Washington state—in heels? You get The Wilde Girls, the wildly funny, big-hearted new comedy from visionary director Timothy Hines (10 Days in a Madhouse, Tomorrow's Today), opening this Friday, May 30 at Laemmle NoHo 7 in North Hollywood and June 6 at Cinema Village in NYC. Above: The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES LOS ANGELES, CA - May 29, 2025 - 'On-location shots beautifully showcase the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest, giving the wilderness a personality of its own.' - Jessie Hobson, Cinedump Set during the Great Depression — but with major Clueless-meets-Oregon-Trail vibes — The Wilde Girls follows sisters Tinsley and Mattie Wilde, two hilariously out-of-touch socialites played with scene-stealing flair by Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari. When their conniving aunts (the wickedly fun Susan Goforth and Heidi Kravitz) swipe the family fortune, the girls are tossed into the dark forests of pre-electricity America... armed with zero survival skills and a very unfortunate choice in shoes. 'The Wilde Girls is a damn good time. From its likable protagonists to the twists and turns in the adventure in the dense forests of Oregan, the film takes us on a memorable journey.' - IndieWrap They've got one shot at making it out alive: a grumpy, off-the-grid mountain man named Silas Colter (played by beloved comic Teddy Smith) — whose truck they blow up upon meeting. Oops. Add in a sarcastic hitman named Mr. Button (Matt Silver, devilishly deadpan) and the stakes get higher (and funnier) with every step. Above: The Wilde Girls PENDRAGON PICTURES 'Writer/director Timothy Hines takes us back in time to the golden era of film, specifically the comedies. The sisters remind me of Laurel and Hardy in the sense that the comedy and plot surround the dynamics between Tinsley and Mattie, wonderfully played by Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari (respectively)'. - Film Threat Co-starring in the movie is comic Teddy Smith who delivers a wonderfully crusty performance as recluse Silas Colter, who on first encounter with the girls has his beloved truck accidentally blown up by them. 'Teddy Smith adds strong support as Silas, grounding the chaos with a world-weary warmth that makes his eventual bond with the girls feel surprisingly genuine.' - Jessie Hobson, Cinedump Above: The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES "I grew up loving movies like Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, and Clueless — stories where glam meets grit,' says director Hines. 'The Wilde Girls is a love letter to those kinds of movies — but set in a world where the phone is a tree, and your Limo is your feet.' Laugh-out-loud comedy meets fierce female energy in the untamed Northwest — with vintage coats and zero chill. This isn't just survival — it's a total identity makeover, one muddy mile at a time. Above: The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES With lush period detail, iconic one-liners, and moments so cringy they're glorious, The Wilde Girls is the comedy adventure you didn't know you needed this summer. 'The film finds emotional footing in its themes of sisterhood, personal growth, and the search for meaning beyond wealth.' - Gordon Shelly, Influx Magazine Above: The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES 'Timothy Hines manages to make a great film, one that works on multiple levels.' - IndieWrap The Wilde Girls opens May 30 in Los Angeles, June 6 in New York, and nationwide this July. Grab your besties, bring snacks, and prepare to laugh until you cry (or cry until you laugh—same thing). Get lost. Get found. Get Wilde.
