Picturehouse 441 is a series dedicated to connecting film lovers across the world with some of the greatest movies of all time on a more personal level. Join top filmmakers, actors, and craftspeople in live virtual Q&As as they answer your questions about the films you love. Whether you’re a cinephile, casual moviegoer, or somewhere in between, we’re excited for you to join us!
Here’s a list of the upcoming Q&As:
1. APR 15 – writer/director Paul Schrader & editor Benjamin Rodriguez, Jr. for FIRST REFORMED
2. MAY 1 – actor Ellen Burstyn for ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE – 50th Anniversary
3. MAY 13 – cinematographer Bradford Young, ASC for ARRIVAL
4. MAY 21 – actor Sir Jonathan Pryce for BRAZIL
5. MAY 30 – editor Mark Helfrich, ACE for SHOWGIRLS
Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment have announced that a new adaptation of Hamlet, starring two-time Academy Award nominee and Shakespearian titan Ian McKellen, will be released across DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download from 8th April.
A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage in a uniquely modern spin, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
Ian McKellen, reprising his lead role as Hamlet, a man who descends into madness as he seeks vengeance against his uncle for the apparent murder of his father, leads a stellar cast including stage and screen legend Steven Berkoff, with further stars of the critically acclaimed, recent stage cast of ‘Hamlet’, including Frances Barber (King Lear, Chekhov’s The Seagull), Jonathan Hyde (King Lear, Titanic, Crimson Peak), Jenny Seagrove and BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis, bringing their iconic roles to life in this compelling new film adaptation.
Directed by Sean Mathias, who previously directed Bent, winner of the Prix de la Jeunesse at the Cannes Film Festival, the adaptation comes from production outfit BK Studios (The Critic, The Shepherd), and is produced by the late Bill Kenwright (Cheri, Broken), and executive produced by David Gilbery(The Lost Daughter) & Naomi George (My Pure Land).
Ride into the heart of the Wild West and Among The Willows with Tyler Smith’s (Above Snakes) award-winning Western which is set for its UK digital debut on 20 May from Miracle Media.
Former outlaw John Williams’ (David Novak – Lost Outlaw, Who Took My Daughter) life of crime and violence is long gone, but when his granddaughter is kidnapped and her family is brutally murdered, he must swallow his pride and confront his past to save her.
Reuniting with his ex-partner, Everett Stolls (Jeffrey Smith – Don’t Look Up), the pair embark on an epic mission to track down the killers and rescue her before it’s too late.
Journey Among The Willows for a gun-toting tale of action, betrayal and redemption.
Hell has no mercy in Hellhound, an adrenaline-fuelled action-packed thriller from director Joshua Dixon (Never Back Down: No Surrender, Blue Family) in his bold feature debut. The film is set for its digital release on 6 May from Miracle Media.
In the heart of Bangkok, seasoned hitman Loreno (Louis Mandylor – My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, Rambo: Last Blood) is ready to retire but finds himself reluctantly drawn back into his deadly work for one final hit. Lending a hand to an old friend, Cetan (Vithaya Pansringarm – Thirteen Lives, A Prayer Before Dawn), he agrees to hunt down a ruthless local kingpin.
As he embarks on his assignment, his path crosses with an old acquaintance, Paul (Van Quattro – Fight Club) and he finds himself thrown into a violent world of intrigue, danger and unexpected alliances.
With explosive action, kick-ass violence and a bloody brutal body count, get ready to go to hell and back with Hellhound.
Inspired by true events comes Sorry Charlie, an unapologetically terrifying horror from director Colton Tran (The Bell Keeper, The Sex Lives of College Girls). The film is set for its UK premiere on 27 May from Miracle Media.
Kathleen Kenny (African Giants) gives a standout performance as a survivor of a brutal attack by a violent serial murderer and rapist labelled ‘The Gentleman’ who lures unsuspecting women from their homes with a recording of a crying baby.
Following the devastating assault, helpline volunteer Charlie (Kenny) now lives a reclusive life, having cut herself off from her family and friends, haunted by the trauma.
Despite her attacker supposedly arrested and behind bars, Charlie can’t shake the feeling that she’s not alone. Isolated and afraid, her paranoia grows. Is there someone stalking her, or is it all in her head?
When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorise innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him — turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride.
Blue Finch Film Releasing presents A Bittersweet Life, The Foul King and The Chaser on digital platforms from 8 April.
These must-see modern Korean cinema classics from acclaimed filmmakers Kim Jee-woon and Na Hong-jin, are exploding back onto screens, with The Foul King available in the UK and Ireland for the very first time.
A BITTERSWEET LIFE
Gangster Sun-woo (Lee Byung-hun) has worked his way up the ranks in his organisation, earning the trust of his callous crime boss Mr. Kang, who assigns him to spy on his mistress fearing she may be having an affair. When Mr Kang’s suspicions are found to be true, Sun-woo finds his life on the line when his choice to spare the mistress and her secret lover’s lives starts an irreversible gang war.
This ultra-stylish neo noir is written and directed by renowned filmmaker Kim Jee-woon (I Saw the Devil, A Tale of Two Sisters), and features a career-defining performance from international star Lee Byung-hun (Squid Game, I Saw the Devil), facing off against Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing, The Battleship Island).
THE FOUL KING
Song Kang-ho stars as Dae-ho, a timid bank clerk who is going nowhere in his everyday life. After meeting a famous former pro wrestler, Dae-ho transforms himself into wrestling villain The Foul King.
Available for the very first time in the UK and Ireland, the second feature from internationally acclaimed writer and director Kim Jee-woon (The Good the Bad the Weird, The Age of Shadows), comedy-drama The Foul King is led by actor Song Kang-ho, star of some of the biggest hits to come out of Korea in recent years including Parasite, Broker, Memories of Murder and The Host.
THE CHASER
A disgraced ex-policeman turned pimp Jung-ho catches the serial killer responsible for the disappearance of two of his employees. When the police believe both women to be dead Jung-ho finds himself in a race against time, with only twelve hours to find evidence that one of the girls, Mi-jin, is still alive before police are forced to release the killer.
The feature debut from The Wailing and The Yellow Sea writer and director Na Hong-jin, The Chaser stars Kim Yoon-suk (1987, Escape from Mogadishu), Ha Jung-woo (The Handmaiden, The Yellow Sea) and Seo Young-hee (Bedevilled).
A Bittersweet Life, The Foul King and The Chaser are available on digital platforms from 8 April
FOLLOW YOUR IMAGINATION AND EXPLORE THE ULTIMATE ‘IF ’ TRAIL AT BLUEWATER THIS APRIL
To mark the release of IF, in UK cinemas May 17, Paramount Pictures UK has teamed up with Bluewater Shopping Centre to create the ultimate IF trail this April.
Fun for the whole family, from the 5th April to 14th April, shoppers will be able to follow their imagination and discover an exciting mix of Imaginary Friends (IF’s) as they explore Bluewater!
The free trail will showcase eight dedicated stations across Bluewater, featuring special games and exclusive photo opportunities. From a special IF buzz wire game to a chance to build some IF’s with an interactive character column there will be so much to get stuck into with both your family and new Imaginary Friends.
IF explorers will be able to collect their trail maps from the Bluewater Concierge desk, outside M&S on the lower level, and as they visit each of the Imagination Stations, they will uncover a special clue. Once the trail has been completed explorers will have the chance to combine their clues and return to the concierge team to claim their very own special IF headband.
Additionally, all guests who log onto Bluewater’s free WIFI will have the chance to be entered into a competition to win a £100 Bluewater gift card as well as an exciting bundle of exclusive IF goodies*.
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
James Waugh, Centre Director at Bluewater, commented: “We are really excited to be the launch location for Paramount’s IF trail, giving our guests a first look at the IF universe ahead of the film’s launch in May.” “What’s more, the activity is completely free to participate in which means all of our guests can join the family fun.”
Explore the IF trail at Bluewater from 5th April to 14th April
IFADVANCE SCREENINGS MAY 11 & 12 IN CINEMAS MAY 17
Elizabeth Hurley and Georgia Lock star in writer/director Damian Hurley’s seductive feature debutStrictly Confidential. The captivating thriller follows a haunted young woman who is drawn into a world of seduction, duplicity and betrayal as she desperately tries to uncover the mystery surrounding her best friend’s suicide. The film makes its UK debut this May, courtesy of 101 Films.
Lily (Elizabeth Hurley) is grieving the suicide of her daughter Rebecca (Lauren McQueen). On the anniversary of Rebecca’s death, Lily invites Rebecca’s college friends, including her best friend Mia (Georgia Lock), to her home in the Caribbean. Once on the island, Mia is plagued by suspicions that there’s more to Rebecca’s suicide than meets the eye.
Gradually, she discovers each guest harbours deadly secrets, all with direct ties to Rebecca’s death. As Mia delves into Rebecca’s past, she finds herself drawn into a world of sex, duplicity and betrayal. Ignoring the dangers that lurk at every corner, Mia embarks on a relentless quest for the truth… Until suddenly it’s too late to turn back.
