Indie Film Release Guide: February 10th [An ONTD Original]

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This weekend’s major studio releases are all about counterprogramming The Big Game. Warner Bros is bringing Channing Tatum’s moves back to theaters for Magic Mike’s Last Dance, while Paramount is rereleasing Titanic once again, this time for its 25th (I know, I know) anniversary.

The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” - Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures.. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: February 3rd, January 27th, and January 20th.

Your Place or Mine

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Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Steve Zahn, Rachel Bloom
Writer/Director: Aline Brosh McKenna
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Plot: Two long-distance best friends change each other's lives when she decides to pursue a lifelong dream and he volunteers to keep an eye on her teenage son.
What you should know: This is Crazy Ex-Girlfriend showrunner Aline Brosh McKenna’s feature directorial debut.
Where to watch: Netflix



Sharper

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Stars: Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton
Writer: Brian Gatewood, Alessandro Tanaka
Director: Benjamin Caron
Genre: Drama
Plot: A con artist takes on Manhattan's billionaires.
What you should know: Director Benjamin Caron has directed episodes of Andor and The Crown.
Where to watch: In theaters; available on Apple TV+ on Feb 17th

She Came From the Woods

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Stars: Cara Buono, Clare Foley, Spencer List, William Sadler
Writer: Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist
Director: Erik Bloomquist
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Plot: In 1987, a group of counselors accidentally unleash a decades' old evil on the last night of summer camp.
What you should know: Writer/director Erik Bloomquist and writer Carson Bloomquist are brothers.
Where to watch: In theaters

The Blue Caftan

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Stars: Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, Ayoub Missioui, Mounia Lamkimel
Writer: Maryam Touzani, Nabil Ayouch
Director: Maryam Touzani
Genre: Drama
Plot: A middle-aged tailor and his wife find their relationship turned upside down by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice.
What you should know: Official submission of Morocco for the Best International Feature Film category of the 95th Academy Awards in 2023.
Where to watch: In theaters

Seriously Red

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Stars: Krew Boylan, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Daniel Webber
Writer: Krew Boylan
Director: Gracie Otto
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot: A realtor pursues a new career as a Dolly Parton impersonator.
What you should know: Co-stars Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale are a real life item.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

The Outwaters

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Stars: Robbie Banfitch, Angela Basolis, Scott Schamell, Michelle May
Writer/Director: Robbie Banfitch
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot: Four travelers encounter menacing phenomena while camping in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert.
What you should know: Filmed in Death Valley, California.
Where to watch: In theaters

iMordecai

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Stars: Judd Hirsch, Sean Astin, Carol Kane, Nick Puga
Writer: Rudy Gaines, Dahlia Heyman
Director: Marvin Samel
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Plot: A Holocaust survivor, born and raised in a different time, must face the realities of modern world. When confronted with an unfamiliar object, an iPhone, will Mordecai be able to fit into a world that has changed so much around him?
What you should know: Won the Audience Award at the 2022 Miami Jewish Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters

Huesera: The Bone Woman

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Stars: Natalia Solián, Mayra Batalla, Alfonso Dosal, Samantha Castillo
Writer: Michelle Garza Cervera, Abia Castillo, Patricio Saiz
Director: Michelle Garza Cervera
Genre: Drama, Horror
Plot: Valeria has long dreamed about becoming a mother. After learning that she's pregnant, she expects to feel happy, yet something's off.
What you should know: It’s in Spanish.
Where to watch: In theaters; available VOD on February 16th

Daughter

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Stars: Casper Van Dien, Vivien Ngo, Elyse Dinh, Ian Alexander
Writer/Director: Corey Deshon
Genre: Drama, Horror
Plot: A young woman is inducted into a bizarre family as their new surrogate daughter.
What you should know: Picked up several nominations and a couple of awards at the Orlando Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

Somebody I Used to Know

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Stars: Alison Brie, Jay Ellis, Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi
Writer: Dave Franco, Alison Brie
Director: Dave Franco
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Plot: On a trip to her hometown, workaholic Ally reminisces with her ex Sean and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she meets Cassidy, who reminds her of the person she used to be.
What you should know: Writer/director Dave Franco and writer/star Alison Brie are married.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

More New Releases

Magic Mike’s Last Dance (Trailer) from Warner Bros
Titanic ( Trailer) from Paramount - 25th Anniversary rerelease
Consecration (Trailer)
Among the Beasts (Trailer)
Mantra (Trailer)
Irreversible: Straight Cut (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Empire of Light (Trailer) on HBO
All That Breathes (Trailer) on HBO
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (Trailer) on Hulu
Attachment (Trailer) on Shudder

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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?