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		<title>A Conversation with James Griffiths, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Tom Basden &#038; Tim Key (THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND)</title>
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<p>I had the opportunity to speak with key talent behind The Ballad of Wallis Island. This charming tale follows eccentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) who manages to reunite his favorite folk-rock duo, McGwyer Mortimer, for a private performance at his remote [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com/interviews/ballad-of-wallis-island/">A Conversation with James Griffiths, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Tom Basden &#038; Tim Key (THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com">Hammer to Nail</a>.</p>
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		<title>THE BATTLE OF WALLIS ISLAND</title>
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<p>(Check out Chris Reed&#8217;s The Ballad of Wallis Island movie review, it&#8217;s in theaters now via Focus Features. Join the conversation with HtN on our Letterboxd Page.) An adaptation of a 2007 short film from the same creative team (director, writers/co-stars), James Griffiths&#8217; [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/battle-of-wallis-island/">THE BATTLE OF WALLIS ISLAND</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hammertonail.com">Hammer to Nail</a>.</p>
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