New at the movies - Movie releases of the week
US Filmmaker Richard Linklater ("Before Sunrise," "Boyhood") delivers his most humorous film with the black crime romance "A Killer Romance." Inspired by a true story, it's about a professor with a side job as an alleged hitman. For the police, he agrees to act as a decoy to catch the clients. But things get complicated when Gary Johnson falls in love with a woman who wants to get rid of her husband. Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick") and Adria Arjona ("Morbius") are charmingly comical and sexy. The black comedy thrives on tingling chemistry, clever dialogues, and surprising twists.
(A Killer Romance, USA 2023, 115 minutes, Rated 12 and above, by Richard Linklater, with Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, https://www.leoninedistribution.com/films/173807/a-killer-romance)
Emma Stone and Lanthimos Reunite - "Kinds of Kindness"
For his new film, Giorgos Lanthimos has once again collaborated with Hollywood star Emma Stone. However, in "Kinds of Kindness," things are quite different from his successful film "Poor Things" from 2023. The audience can expect an experimental film with a lot to ponder. In three episodes, it tells the story of self-sacrifice and obsession – at work, in marriage, or in religion.
(Kinds of Kindness, Ireland/United Kingdom/USA 2024, 164 minutes, Rated 18 or above, by Giorgos Lanthimos, with Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, www.disney-content.de)
Fatih Akin brings "Crossing the Bridge" back to the Cinema
Fatih Akin's music doc "Crossing The Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul" from 2005 returns to the cinema in a restored version. The film follows musician Alexander Hacke, known as the bassist of the band Einstürzende Neubauten, on his explorations through the musical landscape of Istanbul. The film will be in theaters and available on the streaming service Mubi. Akin ("Head-On," "In the Fade") is one of the most internationally renowned German filmmakers.
(Crossing the Bridge - The Sound of Istanbul, Germany 2005, 91 minutes, Rated 0 or above, by Fatih Akin, with Alexander Hacke, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEqpN969_TI)
- Despite living in Germany, Emma Stone's next project takes her to Istanbul, where she collaborates with director Fatih Akin on the film "Kinds of Kindness."
- In Berlin, the German Police are scrambling to catch a notorious hitman, who happens to be a professor by day and a criminal by night, as depicted in the upcoming theatrical release, "A Killer Romance."
- The comedy genre gets a boost with the release of "A Killer Romance," set in the USA, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, with direction by celebrated filmmaker Richard Linklater.
- Fatih Akin, known for his films "Head-On" and "In the Fade," is responsible for bringing back a restored version of his 2005 music doc "Crossing the Adriatic Sea – The Sound of Istanbul" to German cinemas and Mubi streaming service.
- Gary Johnson's character in "A Killer Romance" finds himself in an unexpected love triangle, causing complications for his plans as a police decoy in Berlin.
- Before embarking on his upcoming project, director Fatih Akin returns to his roots, remastering his 2005 exploration of Istanbul's music scene, "Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul."
- German filmmaker Fatih Akin's latest endeavor celebrates the city's rich musical culture, as portrayed in "Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul," featuring the bassist of Einstürzende Neubauten, Alexander Hacke.
- With Richard Linklater at the helm, "A Killer Romance" delves into humor and romance, following the turbulent relationship of a professor-turned-hitman and his new love interest, Gary Johnson's character.
- In the realm of cinema, USA filmmaker Richard Linklater's "A Killer Romance" stands out with its comical storyline and unexpected turns, featuring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona.
