It’s drama, drama, or drama this week. How do you like yours? Romantic? Comedic? Trilling? It’s all here.
The films opening today are:
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THE RED HOUSE……FILM OF THE WEEK
New Zealand | 75 minutes | Drama, Romance
Director: Alyx Duncan (Debut Feature)
Cast: Lee Stuart, Meng Jia
This New Zealand-made romantic drama, about an older couple from different cultures being forced apart by family duties, won Best Self-Funded Film at last year’s Moas (a.k.a. The NZ Film Awards). From the trailer you can see why – with a unique documentary-like look and feel, this looks like a profound and moving experience.
Distributor: Self Distributed
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LIBERAL ARTS
USA | 97 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Director: Josh Radnor (Happythankyoumoreplease)
Cast: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Zac Efron, Elizabeth Reaser, Allison Janney, Richard Jenkins, Michael Weston, Kate Burton
A disillusioned 35-year old single strikes up a relationship with a beautiful 19 year old college student, when he is asked to return to his University to speak at the retirement bash of his favourite professor. Worth seeing for the super-talented Elisabeth Olsen alone.
Distributor:Hoyts Distribution
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BROKEN CITY
USA | 109 minutes | Drama, Thriller
Director: Allen Hughes (The Book of Eli, From Hell)
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Natalie Martinez, Jeffrey Wright, Kyle Chandler, Barry Pepper, Justin Chambers
Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe face off as a private detective looks to take down the Mayor of New York City. You can smell the corruption from here.
Distributor: Hoyts Distribution
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So, how do you like your drama?
