“This Week at the Movies in RI” - May 5
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“This Week at the Movies in RI” - May 5
This week we look at fun nights out, amazing movies in the market, and creativity at its best (and sometimes worst).
This series is sponsored by the independent movie theater - the Avon Cinema -- and it is designed to promote the local industry and celebrate creativity on film.
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Paz Movie in November
Coming in November
Verdi Production of East Greenwich RI and Open Road Films has set a November 4th limited release for "Bleed for This," the biopic story of boxer Vinny Pazienza, which stars Miles Teller.
After its platform bow, the pic from writer-director Ben Younger will expand to wide release on November 23. That puts it in that fall corridor where distributors put movies they feel will be knockouts during awards season.
"Bleed for This" tells the true story Pazienza (Teller), "The Pazmanian Devil" who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights. After a near-fatal car accident left him with a severed spine, doctors told him he might never walk again. But with the help of trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart), Pazienza not only walked again but returned to the ring to reclaim his title belt only a year after the accident. Katey Sagal, Ted Levine, Ciaran Hinds, Jordan Gelber and Amanda Clayton co-star.
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Rhode Island Directed
Now you can rent the award-winning "Raising Matty Christian" on Vimeo on Demand!!
Winner of 9 awards, "Raising Matty Christian," the acclaimed documentary is directed by RI-based Filmmaker Christian de Rezendes of Breaking Branches Pictures. The story is about the inspiring life of Matthew G. Christian (1983-2009) of Canton, Massachusetts, who was born without full limbs and a tongue.
Born to Be Blue
Avon Cinema
Starting Friday at the Avon Cinema is BORN TO BE BLUE, an unconventional biopic, legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker (Ethan Hawke) must relearn his craft in the late '60s after his front teeth are knocked out during a mugging. As he strives to get his career back on track and overcome his heroin addiction, he receives support from his new girlfriend (Carmen Ejogo), an actress who was cast to play his lover in a movie about his life. Written and directed by Robert Budreau, Born to Be Blue made its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.
The Congressman
Jane Pickens Theater
Starting Friday at Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. THE CONGRESSMAN. A drama/comedy, starring Treat Williams, Elizabeth Marvel, Ryan Merriman and George Hamilton, and here’s the hook besides its quality: it’s a pertinent and timely comedy/drama about Congress that has been written and co-directed by a former member of Congress, 5 term N.Y. Congressman Robert Mrazek.
THE CONGRESSMAN is a film that understands the politics of 2016 all too well. Treat Williams (Hair, Prince of the City) is Maine Congressman Charlie Winship, who’s having a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America.
The Family Fang
Cable Car
At the cable Car beginning Friday is THE FAMILY FANG: A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared with Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman, Christopher Walken, Marin Ireland, Michael Chernus and, Josh Pais.
Directed by Jason Bateman.
