Indie Film Release Guide: August 26th [An ONTD Original]

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Once again, there are no big new releases this weekend. MGM does have Three Thousand Years of Longing coming out, but the box office for the Tilda Swinton-Idris Elba starrer is unlikely to be booming. If you enjoy a Star War, you may be pleased to learn that Rogue One is back in theaters this week, taking advantage of this dead time just before the premiere of the related Disney+ series.

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 19th, August 12th, and August 5th.

Breaking

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Stars: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Michael K. Williams
Writer: Abi Damaris Corbin, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Director: Abi Damaris Corbin
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot: A Marine war veteran faces mental and emotional challenges when he tries to reintegrate back into civilian life.
What you should know: This is the final film starring Michael K. Williams.
Where to watch: In theaters



The Invitation

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Stars: Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Stephanie Corneliussen, Alana Boden
Writer: Blair Butler, Jessica M. Thompson
Director: Jessica M. Thompson
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Plot: A young woman is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.
What you should know: If you’re interested in seeing this movie, don’t watch the trailer because it lays out the whole damn thing.
Where to watch: In theaters

Samaritan

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Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Javon 'Wanna' Walton, Pilou Asbæk, Dascha Polanco
Writer: Bragi F. Schut
Director: Julius Avery
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Plot: A young boy learns that a superhero who was thought to have gone missing after an epic battle twenty years ago may in fact still be around.
What you should know: Director Julius Avery’s last film was 2018’s Overlord.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

The Good Boss

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Stars: Javier Bardem, Manolo Solo, Almudena Amor, Óscar de la Fuente
Writer/Director: Fernando León de Aranoa
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Plot: Awaiting a visit by a committee that could give his company an award for excellence, the owner of an industrial scales manufacturing business tries to resolve any problems from his workers in enough time.
What you should know: It’s in Spanish.
Where to watch: In theaters

Adopting Audrey

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Stars: Jena Malone, Robert Hunger-Bühler, Emily Kuroda, Will Rogers
Writer/Director: M. Cahill
Genre: Drama
Plot: An adult woman puts herself up for adoption and forms a bond with the misanthropic patriarch of her adoptive family. Based on a true story.
What you should know: Jena Malone is also an executive producer on the film.
Where to watch: In theaters

Jane

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Stars: Madelaine Petsch, Chloe Bailey, Melissa Leo, Nina Bloomgarden
Writer: Sabrina Jaglom, Rishi Rajani
Director: Sabrina Jaglom
Genre: Thriller
Plot: Seemingly perfect high school senior, Olivia, struggles with grief from the recent loss of a friend. When she gets deferred from her dream college she begins to spiral and experiences a series of increasingly frightening panic attacks. In an attempt to regain some sense of control, she embarks on a social media-fueled rampage against those that stand in the way of her success but, as things escalate, she is forced to confront - and ultimately embrace - her darkest impulses in order to get ahead.
What you should know: This is co-writer/director Sabrina Jaglom’s feature directorial debut.
Where to watch: in theaters

Private Desert

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Stars: Antonio Saboia, Pedro Fasanaro, Thomas Aquino, Laila Garin
Writer: Henrique Dos Santos, Aly Muritiba
Director: Aly Muritiba
Genre: Drama
Plot: Daniel has been placed on unpaid leave after a violent incident that's all over the news. The only thing holding him together is his online romance with Sara, whom he has never met in person. When she suddenly disappears, Daniel drives 2,000 miles across Brazil to find her.
What you should know: It was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.
Where to watch: In theaters

Funny Pages

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Stars: Daniel Zolghadri, Matthew Maher, Miles Emanuel, Maria Dizzia
Writer/Director: Owen Kline
Genre: Comedy
Plot: A bitingly funny coming-of-age story of a teenage cartoonist who rejects the comforts of his suburban life in a misguided quest for soul.
What you should know: Nominated for the Golden Camera at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

The Youth Governor

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Director: Jaron Halmy, Matthew Halmy
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Follows a group of 4000 teenagers as they run a government complete with elections, legislators, lobbyists, and political party bosses.
What you should know: This is the directorial debut of Jaron and Matthew Halmy.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

Alienoid

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Stars: Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Tae-ri, So Ji-sub
Writer/Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Plot: The door of time opens between the swordsman who wants to seize the legendary divine sword at the end of the Goryeo Dynasty and those who chase after an alien prisoner imprisoned in a human body in 2022.
What you should know: It’s in Korean.
Where to watch: In theaters

More New Releases

Three Thousand Years of Longing (Trailer) from MGM
Maneater (Trailer)
Out of the Blue (Trailer)
Into the Deep (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Wolf (Trailer) on HBO Max
Me Time (Trailer) on Netflix
Hostile Territory (Trailer) on Hulu

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