Indie Film Release Guide: March 24th [An ONTD Original]

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This weekend has no major studio releases on deck. But Lionsgate has a not-so-secret weapon to achieving big box office numbers - the latest installment of John Wick is projected to rake in a ton of money, just like the previous films. Read on for more offerings from smaller studios.

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: March 17th, March 10th, and March 3rd.

John Wick: Chapter 4

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Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, George Georgiou, Lance Reddick
Writer: Shay Hatten, Michael Finch, Derek Kolstad
Director: Chad Stahelski
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Plot: John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.
What you should know: The series was initially supposed to be a trilogy.
Where to watch: In theaters



Tetris

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Stars: Taron Egerton, Mara Huf, Miles Barrow, Toby Jones
Writer: Noah Pink
Director: Jon S. Baird
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Plot: The story of how one of the world's most popular video games found its way to players around the globe. Businessman Henk Rogers and Tetris inventor Alexey Pajitnov join forces in the USSR, risking it all to bring Tetris to the masses.
What you should know: Filmed in Scotland.
Where to watch: In theaters; streaming on Apple TV+ March 31st

A Good Person

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Stars: Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman, Celeste O’Connor, Molly Shannon
Writer/Director: Zach Braff
Genre: Drama
Plot: Follows Allison, whose life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident.
What you should know: Filmed in New Jersey.
Where to watch: In theaters

Tori and Lokita

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Stars: Pablo Schils, Joely Mbundu, Alban Ukaj, Tijmen Govaerts
Writer/Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Genre: Drama
Plot: Seventeen-year-old Lokita and twelve-year-old Tori are immigrants struggling for survival on the margins of society. The inseparable pair work as performers in a cheap trattoria, dealing drugs on the side for the restaurant’s abusive cook, while balancing the demands of an indifferent bureaucracy and a band of violent smugglers. When Lokita is held captive while working in a marijuana grow house, Tori scrambles to save his companion from their abusers, as events spiral out of control.
What you should know: It’s in French and Afrikaans.
Where to watch: In theaters

The Lost King

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Stars: Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price, Helen Katamba, Lewis Macleod
Writer: Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Plot: An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
What you should know: Based on the book by Philippa Langley.
Where to watch: In theaters

Reggie

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Director: Alex Stapleton
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Follows the story of baseball megastar Reggie Jackson as he contemplate his legacy as one of the first iconic black athletes, a pioneer in the fight for dignity, respect, and a seat at the table.
What you should know: Director Alex Stapleton recently directed a Chelsea Handler special.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

Walk Up

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Stars: Kwon Hae-hyo, Park Mi-so, Lee Hye-young, Cho Yun-hee
Writer/Director: Hong Sang-soo
Genre: Drama
Plot: A film director goes with his daughter Jeongsu, an aspiring interior designer, to a building owned by an old friend already established in the design field. She gives them a tour of the property, and the three of them amicably chat the day away. But when his daughter leaves to get more wine, Byungsoo is left to spend time with the landlord and the other residents of her building.
What you should know: It’s in Korean.
Where to watch: In theaters

Stalker

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Stars: Sophie Skelton, Stuart Brennan, Bret Hart
Writer: Chris Watt
Director: Steve Johnson
Genre: Thriller
Plot: An actress becomes trapped in an elevator with her stalker.
What you should know: Star Bret Hart is a Canadian wrestler.
Where to watch: In theaters

The Five Devils

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Stars: Sally Dramé, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Swala Emati,
Writer: Paul Guilhaume, Léa Mysius
Director: Léa Mysius
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Plot: Vicky lives with her mother Joanne and father Jimmie, a man struggling to find his place. When Vicky's aunt Julia arrives after being released from prison, her presence brings back the past in a violent, magical way.
What you should know: Nominated for the Queer Palm at Cannes 2022; it’s in French.
Where to watch: In theaters

What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?

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Writer/Director: John Scheinfeld
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: In 1970, Blood, Sweat and Tears was one of the biggest bands in the world. They had exploded on the scene with both daring and promise, selling millions of records, winning multiple Grammy Awards including Album of the Year (beating out The Beatles' Abbey Road) and headlining the legendary Woodstock festival. In demand for concert and TV appearances, BS&T was a darling of the mainstream and rock press, icon of the counterculture and inspiration for a generation of horn-based bands. Their future was limitless. And then it all went wrong.
What you should know: Gotta say I am still stuck on “beating out Abbey Road”... I mean, “Spinning Wheel” is a good song but really?!?!?!?!
Where to watch: In theaters

More New Releases

The Worst Ones (Trailer)
The Tutor (Trailer)
Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV (Trailer)
Chantilly Bridge (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Call Jane (Trailer) on Hulu
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (Trailer) on HBO
Top Gun: Maverick (Trailer) on Amazon Prime

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