7 - Painkiller (2011)

A podcast in which two northern boys talk about another northern boy.

Sketch Benjamin & Alex Dopierala have taken it upon themselves to dive into the depths of acclaimed actor, Benedict Wong’s, filmography as an exercise in enjoyment, curiosity and appreciation. Join us on each episode as we  delve into a very specific selection of said filmography, (hopefully) gaining insights into the great man’s career, or at least enjoying the breadth of his range. Some films may be masterpieces, others may be total flops, and we will ultimately make the decision if, our boy Ben, made The Wong Decision, being in that project. What does “The Wong Decision” even mean? I hear you ask…and, to that, we say, don’t worry about it.

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.

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