Let’s have a look at all that is offered in our local cinemas this week!
The Lighthouse (Dir: Robert Eggers, 2019) is described as a groundbreaking feature, with strong auteur filmmaking signature. A shining example of how to make visually exciting films on a low budget, with minimum physical resources and top actors. It stars Willem Dafoe in a monumental performance, described by many as his best to date.
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (Dir: Terry Gilliam, 2018), controversial feature and in the making for almost 29 years. Plagued by production difficulties and legal suites, premiered at Cannes 2018, with its stellar cast and crew in attendance. With Adam Driver, Jonathan Pryce, Stellan Skarsgard, Olga Kurylenko, Joanna Ribeiro, and Gilliam’s well-known visual eccentricity.
The Rhythm Section (Dir: Reed Morano, 2020) tough revenge thriller, based on Mark Burnell’s novel, and with Blake Lively in the lead. Her character compared to the female protagonists of Atomic Blonde, Red Sparrow and La Femme Nikita. Features a relatable assassin. Delayed by ten months due to Lively injury on the set, and filmed in Dublin.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (Dir: Marielle Heller, 2019) biographical drama based on Tom Junod’s Esquire article “Can You Say …. Hero?” with Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys and Chris Cooper. Depicting Lloyd Vogel, journalist for Esquire who is profiling beloved television icon Fred Rogers. Heartwarming direction, with secular sentiment and stunning performances. Chosen by Time Magazine as one of the ten best films of the year.
Richard Jewell (Dir: Clint Eastwood, 2020) real-life drama, based on Marie Brenner’s article “American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell”. Nail-biting story of the Olympic Park bombing and its aftermath. With Paul Walter Houser, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Kathy Bates. Despite the controversy surrrounding its portrayal of reporter Kathy Scruggs, with good reviews and Academy Award nomination for the best-supporting actress.
Queen and Slim (Dir: Melina Matsoukas, 2019) stylish, provocative and powerful is its US press description. Matsoukas’ debut feature. A story of two African-Americans who go on the run after killing a police officer during a traffic stop gone wrong. British stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith highly impressive for the critics at various film festivals. Expect one of the most original and visually dynamic indie features of this year.
Show Me The Picture: The Story Of Jim Marshall (Dir: Alfred George Bailey, 2019), a documentary on the life and the works of music photographer Jim Marshall. Marshall’s imageswere said to be instantly recognisable, unlike his name. His photographs captured the heights of the Rock and Roll music era, from the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, to the civil rights movements and the most iconic moments of the 60’s. It features Peter Frampton, Anton Corbjin and Michael Douglas. Described as absorbing as his monochrome images.
Undocument (Dir: Kyla Simone Bruce, Amin Bakhshian 2017), UK/Iranian/Jordanian co-production, a witness to four journeys of love and loss, immigration and identity across three continents. Focused on some of the most important issues of our age, and co-directed by a promising young British director. Finally in distribution after a three-year-long wait.
Also on release this week:
For the fans of Polish cinema there are two urban crime thrillers, Psy: 3 W Imie Zasad (Dir: Wladyslaw Pasykovski, 2020) and Jak Zostalem Gangsterem (Maciej Kawulski, 2020).
For the fans of World Cinema there are a few treats with Sudanese Talking About Trees (Dir: Suhaib Gasmelbari, 2019), Philippine Quezon’s Game (Dir: Matthew E Rosen, 2018) and Swiss Le Grand Voyage (Dir: Liliana Dias, 2015).
Plenty to keep us busy with suspense, adventure and entertainment until next Friday!
Let us know how you experienced them, Film Dialogue always looks forward to hearing from you!
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