Indie Film Release Guide: August 19th [An ONTD Original]
The major studio release drought continues this weekend, with Universal releasing the Idris Elba-starring Beast, but no other major studios stepping up to the plate. The newest Dragon Ball Z film is taking on some of the premium format theaters, suggesting that it is Beast's main competition for the weekend's box office crown. Of course, there are also some indies available for your viewing pleasure, which you can learn more about below.
The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Six” - Paramount, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Studios, Universal, Columbia/Sony and Disney. 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: August 12th, August 5th, and July 29th.
Spin Me Round
Click to viewStars: Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Debby Ryan, Alessandro Nivola
Writer: Jeff Baena, Alison Brie
Director: Jeff Baena
Genre: Comedy
Plot: A woman wins an all-expenses trip to a company's gorgeous "institute" outside of Florence, and also the chance to meet the restaurant chain's wealthy and charismatic owner. She finds a different adventure than the one she imagined.
What you should know: Premiered at SXSW 2022.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Orphan: First Kill
Stars: Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland, Hiro Kanagawa
Writer: David Coggeshall, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Alex Mace
Director: William Brent Bell
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror
Plot: After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family.
What you should know: A prequel to the 2009 film Orphan.
Where to watch: In theaters, on Paramount+
The Next 365 Days
Stars: Rebecca Casiraghi, Michele Morrone, Anna-Maria Sieklucka
Writer: Barbara Bialowas, Thomasz Klimala, Blanka Lipinska
Director: Barbara Bialowas, Thomasz Mandez
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Laura and Massimo's relationship hangs in the balance as they try to overcome trust issues and jealousy while a tenacious Nacho works to push them apart.
What you should know: The sequel to 2020’s 365 Days.
Where to watch: Netflix
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Yûko Minaguchi, Ryô Horikawa
Writer: Akira Toriyama
Director: Tetsuro Kodama
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Plot: The Red Ribbon Army from Goku's past has returned with two new androids to challenge him and his friends.
What you should know: This is the first Dragon Ball film in the series to be produced mainly in 3D animation.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Territory
Director: Alex Pritz
Genre: Documentary
Storyline:When a network of Brazilian farmers seizes a protected area of the Amazon rainforest, a young Indigenous leader and his mentor must fight back in defense of the land and an uncontacted group living deep within the forest.
What you should know: It’s in Portuguese and Tupi.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Legend of Molly Johnson
Stars: Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw
Writer/Director: Leah Purcell
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Plot: A lonely bushwoman struggles to raise her children and run the family farm while her husband is away.
What you should know: Based on the play of the same name.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Three Minutes: A Lengthening
Writer/Director: Bianca Stigter
Genre: Documentary
Plot: A snippet of 16mm film offers an emotionally charged, meditative glimpse into the lives of the unsuspecting Jewish citizens of a small Polish village at the precipice of World War II.
What you should know: Helena Bonham Carter does the film’s voiceover.
Where to watch: In theater
Delia’s Gone
Stars: Stephan James, Marisa Tomei, Paul Walter Hauser, Travis Fimmel
Writer: Robert Budreau, Michael Hamblin
Director: Robert Budreau
Genre: Crime, Drama
Plot: A convicted man embarks on a journey of violence and redemption to find out the truth about his sister's death.
What you should know: Director Robert Budreau’s last film was 2018’s Stockholm.
Where to watch: In theaters
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar
Stars: Ryôsuke Yamada, Tsubasa Honda, Dean Fujioka, Misako Renbutsu
Writer: Hiromu Arakawa, Fumihiko Sori, Takeshi Miyamoto
Director: Fumihiko Sori
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Plot: When a mysterious figure starts to target State Alchemists for their sins against God, Alchemist Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse are at their most vulnerable, meanwhile the homunculi begin to unveil themselves once again.
What you should know: A sequel to the 2017 live action film.
Where to watch: Netflix, August 20th
Get Away if You Can
Stars: Ed Harris, Riley Smith, Martina Gusman, Terrence Martin
Writer/Director: Dominique Braun, Terrence Martin
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Plot: A married couple sailing the open ocean hit a breaking point when they come across a dangerous deserted island where they are forced to make drastic decisions to survive..
What you should know: Ed Harris has over 100 IMDB credits, beginning his career as a TV guest star in 1976.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
More New Releases
Beast (Trailer) from Universal
The Immaculate Room (Trailer)
Bullet Proof (Trailer)
The Runner (Trailer)
New to Streaming
On the Count of Three (Trailer) on Hulu
Glorious ( Trailer) on Shudder
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?