Awards season is in full swing for the entertainment business, there are still a few award-nominated films being released. This week sees the release of two special events for popular Japanese anime franchises, a comedy about a road trip gone awry when two women seeking a fresh start run in to a group of inept criminals, a drama based on the true story of one woman who rallied her entire community to help a family in need, and much more!
About Dry Grasses
A young teacher hopes to be transferred to Istanbul after four years of mandatory service in a remote village, but is accused of inappropriate contact by two students. After losing hope, a colleague offers him new perspectives on life.
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Starring: Deniz Celiloglu, Merve Dizdar, Musab Ekici, Ece Bagci, Erdem Senocak
Release date: February 23
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (R)
Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki
Starring: Natsuki Hanae, Kengo Kawanishi, Akari Kitô, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hiro Shimono
Release date: February 23
Drive-Away Dolls (R)
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee. Things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.
Directed by Ethan Coen
Starring: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Joey Slotnick, Colman Domingo
Release date: February 23
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (PG-13)
An ex-mercenary is forced out of isolation when three mysterious men kidnap and brainwash the city’s children afflicted with the Geostigma disease.
Directed by Tetsuya Nomura, Takeshi Nozue
Starring: Takahiro Sakurai, Ayumi Ito, Shôtarô Morikubo, Maaya Sakamoto, Keiki Fujiwara
Release date: February 21
Io Capitano
A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.
Directed by Matteo Garrone
Starring: Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi, Doodou Sagna
Release date: February 23
Ordinary Angels (PG)
Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.
Directed by Jon Gunn
Starring: Alan Ritchson, Hilary Swank, Amy Acker, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones
Release date: February 23
Parallel
Follows the journey of Vanessa, a grief-stricken woman who mysteriously finds herself navigating between parallel spaces.
Directed by Kourosh Ahari
Starring: Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, Danielle Deadwyler
Release date: February 23
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