Choke No Joke Celebrates Annie Ilonzeh And Cast Of New Thriller Run

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Legendary videographer and producer Choke No Joke tries to hail the more gifted stars of the new sci-fi thriller Run, which premiered in theaters on August 29. He particularly heralded Annie Ilonzeh in his latest social media update, urging moviegoers to have that seat-jumping good time he describes with Fandango at local theaters.

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The post attempts to stir buzz for the ensemble by naming some prominent stars such as Erica Pinkett, Drew Sidora, Claudia Jordan, and Erica Mena along with Ilonzeh. His endorsement is well regarded in entertainment circles due to his long-standing career as a director and producer, and his ability to recognize true talent.

What stands out is the direct acclaim given to Annie Ilonzeh as a performer. He said, “I really liked Annie as the lead in this film. She really gave a believable performance. Keep your eyes on her I’m confident she is going to go far. One thing I know is talent.” This is neither a catchphrase nor to simply be passed by; it is a professional acknowledging the craft of another professional with whom he has worked countless times.

The comment section remains favorable with plenty of encouragement and excitement surrounding the project. One says “Happy for you guys,” with clapping emojis; another commented “We love to see it” with star and raised hand emojis. Another comment trumpets the vibes with “I’m excited to see it.”

Not every comment was in direct praise, however. “Cam said there’s no smoke Choke,” one user commented, which seems to bring in some kind of inside energy, perhaps hinting at some cool behind-the-scenes banter or chatter around the fruits of the project. Such casual, behind-the-scenes-style comments make for fairly authentic social media chatter tied to real industry relationships.

Trying its hard stuff with another injection of the sci-fi thriller genre that’s been gaining steam lately, Run is a film that is able to provide either psychological tension or hold a supernatural side to the tension or with advanced gadgetry, which if mixed well are the types of moments Choke No Joke was alluding to. A nod from a professional like him really could cast a huge spotlight on the movie especially in certain entertainment circles that follow his work and take him seriously.

Most praise was going to Annie Ilonzeh, who, because of her television and film work, was establishing a pretty decent career for herself already. Being singled out by someone as credentialed as Choke No Joke could very well be a huge turning point in her career. Her being “going far” from a Choke No Joke point of view means he sees something in her performance that he really wants the audience to know about, something quite “special.”

The familiar names of Claudia Jordan and Drew Sidora paired with some new faces create a very interesting dynamic for the film. Usually this kind of casting can serve thriller films well: enough recognizable talent to catch attention, with actors lesser-known given important roles to shine in.

With more theaters opening Run, word of mouth promotion from mavens like Choke No Joke can make a difference. His directing people to Fandango while they’re searching for locations shows he’s really attempting to direct actual people to theaters out of sincere interest rather than offering vague compliments.

Such reactions to his post are proof that social media has become a powerful means for film promotion where professionals, cast members, and audiences mingle all in the same sphere. By the enthusiastic comments, it looks as if the Run team is very successful in promotion.

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In a sea of films competing for attention in today’s world, having a stalwart industry expert like Choke No Joke greatly and loudly endorse this project, especially singling out solo performances, provides a powerful means for helping break through the noise. Those last hashtags of his, #runmovie and the cast names, even quantify that he is very much involved and is promoting this very project and cast he has been pushing.