Minamata is a 2020 drama film directed by Andrew Levitas, based on the book of the same name by Aileen Mioko Smith and Eugene Smith. The film stars Johnny Depp (who also produced) as Smith, an American photographer who documented the effects of mercury poisoning on the citizens of Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan.
The question raised by the director recently was whether or not MGM was trying to bury Johnny Depp's new movie Minamata because of the actor's off-screen problems.
Eureka Entertainment have announced that the theatrical release of SWEET THING, an intimate and aching family dramafrom critically-acclaimed indie filmmaker Alexandre Rockwell(In the Soup, Little Feet), will be released in cinemas nationwide (UK & Ireland) from 10 September 2021.
Sweet Thing is an intimate, creatively filmed, and fantastically personal film from accomplished indie filmmaker and favourite of the arthouse scene in the '90s,Alexandre Rockwell(In the Soup, Little Feet). Shot
in rich monotone (with occasional bursts of colour) and largely from
the hip, both of which lend the distinctive feel of the ‘90s indie filmswith which Rockwell made his name.
Teenager Billie (Lana Rockwell), a 15-year-old girl who fantasises about Billie Holiday as a sort of fairy godmother, and younger brother Nico (Nico Rockwell) share time between their separated parents - father Adam (Will Patton, The Postman, Minari) is a chaotic drunkard with a loving heart for his kids who is working as a Christmas Santa, and mother Eve (Karyn Parsons, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air),
who has redefined her identity in a brazen style since leaving Adam and
is now living with a new and obnoxious boyfriend Beaux (ML Josepher).
The kids feel uncomfortable around Beaux, but visits to their mum have
introduced them to new friend Malik, a boy as equally adrift as they
are. Half in desperation and half in a spirit of adventure this trio
sets off on a running wild trek across Massachusetts, crossing paths
with a variety of American eccentrics, angels and desperados.
Described by Quentin Tarantino as one of the most powerful new films he’s seen in years, Alexandre Rockwell
has woven something magical and heart-rending into what might seem like
a not-particularly-original scenario. The story is an intense but
ultimately uplifting, poetic rendering of childhood that captures the
essence of that time in life when a day can last forever. The
friendships, loyalties, and challenges of adolescent youth propel the
story into a triumph of childhood hope and resilience.
Amongst three international wins, Sweet Thing
picked up the Crystal Bear for Generation Kplus - Best Film at the 2020
Berlin International Film Festival and the College Jury Prize for Best
Film at Quebec City International Film Festival 2020.
Sweet Thing will be released in cinemas nationwide (UK & Ireland) from 10 September 2021.
On the 20th anniversary of the original release in Japan – 20th July 2001 – STUDIOCANAL are proud to announce the Anniversary Collector’s Edition Box Set of SPIRITED AWAY, the STUDIO GHIBLI masterpiece (creators of My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle), in stunning high-definition presented in a 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition Box Set.
Chihiro, a headstrong 10-year-old girl, is travelling with her parents to their new home. Chihiro’s father takes a detour to explore a mysterious tunnel in the woods. On the other side they find a deserted and dilapidated theme park with a beautiful bathhouse at the centre. Unwittingly, they have strayed into a spirit world, a land of dreamlike scenery inhabited by ancient gods and supernatural beings, ruled over by the witch, Yubaba. With her parents held captive and Yubaba set on enslaving them forever, Chihiro must use all her energy to survive in this strange new place. With the help of Haku, a mysterious and brave young spirit, she is forced to overcome her fears in order to rescue her parents and escape.
The winner of the Best Animated Feature award at the 75th ACADEMY AWARDS® in 2002, SPIRITED AWAY is a visionary work from Hayao Miyazaki which set the benchmark for all animation to come after, and is a remarkable fantasy adventure for both adults and children alike.
The Collector’s Boxset includes the DVD & Blu-ray Doubleplay edition of the film, the Art of Spirited Away hardback book, original Japanese poster, oversized art cards plus an exclusive bath token bookmark, bathhouse pouch bag and card holder wallet, all housed within a rigid case box.
Dark and wickedly entertaining, Beasts Clawing at Straws finds a variety of low-lives trying to outwit each other as they scheme, lie and murder to make money and save their own skin in a crime caper led by some of Korea’s finest stars including Jung Woo-sung (The Good the Bad and the Weird), Jeon Do-yeon (Secret Sunshine) and 2021 Academy Award® Winner Youn Yuh-jung (Minari).
Downtrodden Joong-man barely gets by working at a sauna and taking care of his sick mother until he finds a bag full of cash in the locker room which offers him a shot at a better life. Conniving Tae-young is in deep with a psychotic loan shark after his girlfriend runs off with the money he borrowed. Cunning Mi-ran is caught between her violent husband and a dead-end job in a seedy hosted club, until she finds a young lover who’s willing to kill for her...
The destinies of these hard-luck grifters and troubled souls slowly converge as they scheme their way towards striking it rich or saving their necks. Without any of them realising it, a dog-eat-dog game has begun.
Winner of the prestigious ‘Tiger Award’ at International Film Festival Rotterdam, the directorial debut of Yong Hoon-Kim is a deliciously twisted black comedy that’s packed with surprises and features a top cast of Korean talent including Jung Woo-sung (Steel Rain, Asura), Jeon Do-yeon (The Housemaid), Bae Sung-woo (Veteran), Jeong Man-sik (The Tiger), and 2021 Best Supporting Actress Academy Award® Winner Youn Yuh-jung (Minari).
Blue Finch Film Releasing presents Beasts Clawing At Straws on Curzon Home Cinema 13 August and on Digital Download 23 August
