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The film’s first scene shows us an older Kong running through the lands he now occupies. This is to the song “Welcome to My World” by Elvis. It’s quite the opening scene.
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Written by: Efthimis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Emma Stone, Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 2024 Limited
This is a modification of WĹ‚adysĹ‚aw Reymont’s Nobel Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film was, obviously, produced using the same painted animation technique used in DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman’s beautiful film, “Loving Vincent.” ​
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The movie begins with a Robert Frost poem which sets the tone. Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate to say that for destruction ice Is also great.
We’re then in 1904, watching firemen race to a building where there is no fire… only ice.
I’m always made fun of because one of the things that’s said to me quite often is, “You love every song!” Well, yeah. The music I listen to sends me back to moments in life when I was in a certain place, doing a certain thing and with a certain person. ​
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Directed by:Â David Leitch
Screenplay by:Â Drew Pearce
Starring:Â Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu
Produced by:Â Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon Casady
Executive Producers:Â Drew Pearce, Geoff Shaevitz, Glen A. Larson
Distributor:Â Universal Pictures
Rated:Â PG-13
Run Time:Â 1h 54m
Genres:Â Action, Comedy, Drama
It’s showtime! The Phoenix Film Festival is thrilled to announce their spectacularly awesome, fun-filled Kids’ Day on April 6th. Guess what – you and your family are our special guests, and it’s FREE entry for all!
Clear your schedules and step into the vibrant setting of the Party Pavilion Tent from 10am to 3pm. It’s an unparalleled opportunity for kids of all ages to dive right into the magic of cinema, unleash their imagination, and discover new passions!
