Indie Film Release Guide: June 23rd [An ONTD Original]
Last weekend’s releases were *supposed* to be doing enormous box office this weekend, which may explain why this week’s release schedule is a bit light. The only big studio release is Sony’s No Hard Feelings, a rare R-rated comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence. Otherwise, there are previous releases like Spider-Verse, expansions of indie titles like Past Lives and Asteroid City, and the indies listed below.
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: June 16th, June 9th, and June 2nd.
The Perfect Find
Click to viewStars: Gabrielle Union, Keith Powers, Gina Torres, D.B. Woodside
Writer: Leigh Davenport, Tia Williams
Director: Numa Perrier
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot: After a high-profile firing, Jenna's fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker - who happens to be her boss's son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she'll risk it all on a secret romance.
What you should know: Won the Audience Award at Tribeca 2023.
Where to watch: Netflix
God is a Bullet
Stars: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Maika Monroe, Jamie Foxx, Ethan Suplee
Writer: Nick Cassavetes, Boston Teran
Director: Nick Cassavetes
Genre: Action, Horror,
Plot: When vice detective Bob Hightower finds his ex-wife murdered and daughter kidnapped by a satanic cult, he goes down the rabbit hole to save his daughter.
What you should know: Jaime Lannister’s career post GoT… not great!
Where to watch: In theaters
Revoir Paris
Stars: Virginie Efira, Benoît Magimel, Grégoire Colin, Maya Sansa
Writer: Jean-Stéphane Bron, Marcia Romano, Alice Winocour
Director: Alice Winocour
Genre: Drama
Plot: Three months after surviving a terrorist attack in a bistro, Mia is still traumatized and unable to recall the events of that night. In an effort to move forward, she investigates her memories and retraces her steps.
What you should know: It’s in French.
Where to watch: In theaters
Surrounded
Stars: Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kenneth Wiliams
Writer: Andrew Pagana, Justin Thomas
Director: Anthony Mandler
Genre: Western
Plot: Former Buffalo Soldier Mo Washington travels West to lay claim on a gold mine. After her stagecoach is ambushed, Mo is tasked with holding a dangerous outlaw captive and must survive the day when the bandit's gang tries to free him.
What you should know: This is the last film credit of Michael K. Williams.
Where to watch: Available VOD
Clean
Director: Lachlan Mcleod
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: A fly-on-the-wall insight into the world of trauma cleaning through the journey of larger-than-life business owner Sandra Pankhurst and the workers at Melbourne's Specialised Trauma Cleaning Services.
What you should know: Nominee at SXSW 2022.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Maximum Truth
Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Ike Barinholtz, Kiernan Shipka, Beth Grant
Writer: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen
Director: David Stassen
Genre: Comedy
Plot: A documentary crew follows political grifter Rick Klingman as he teams up with his sketchy buddy Simon to take down a rival congressional candidate.
What you should know: David Stassen and Ike Barinholtz previously collaborated on The Mindy Project.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD.
The Last Rider
Writer/Director: Alex Holmes
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: The incredible story of the greatest cycling race in history, the 1989 Tour De France, and how American Greg LeMond faced down betrayal, childhood sexual abuse and death, completing one of the most inspiring comebacks in history.
What you should know: Director Alex Holmes previously directed a film about Lance Armstrong.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
Writer/Director: Nancy Buirski
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Follows the behind-the-scenes odyssey to get Midnight Cowboy produced, as well as the tumultuous era in which the movie was released and embraced.
What you should know: Several actors, like Jon Voight and Bob Balaban, appear in the documentary.
Where to watch: In theaters
Love Gets a Room
Stars: Clara Rugaard, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Mark Ryder, Anastasia Hille
Writer: Rodrigo Cortés, Jerzy Jurandot, David Safier
Director: Rodrigo Cortés
Genre: Action, Drama, Musical
Plot: A group of actors perform in the heart of the Warsaw Ghetto, in a life or death context on a run-down stage.
What you should know: It’s in several languages.
Where to watch: In theaters
Wonderwell
Stars: Carrie Fisher, Rita Ora, Kiera Milward, Nell Tiger Free
Writer: William Brookfield
Director: Vlad Marsavin
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Family
Plot: A coming-of-age fairy tale set between modern-day Italy and an imaginary realm just beyond, Wonderwell follows Violet, a naive and inquisitive 12 year-old-girl, on a thrilling journey that transforms her world forever.
What you should know: Filmed in 2016, and set for a 2017 release, but budget issues did not allow for a release until this year.
Where to watch: In theaters
More New Releases
No Hard Feelings (Trailer) from Columbia
Sheroes (Trailer)
Loren and Rose (Trailer)
Expanding
Past Lives (Trailer)
Asteroid City (Trailer)
New to Streaming
Infinity Pool (Trailer) on Hulu
Wildflower (Trailer) on Hulu
The Stroll (Trailer) on Max
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?