Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the comedy A Madea Family Funeral written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry who also stars in the movie with Cassi Davis and Patrice Lovely. Philip White (Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, Nobody’s Fool) has composed the film’s original score and Christopher Lennertz (Ride Along, Horrible Bosses, Lost in Space, Baywatch) has written the themes. No soundtrack album has been announced. Visit the official movie website to learn more about the Lionsgate release.
Also opening wide is the psychological thriller Greta directed by Neil Jordan and starring Isabelle Huppert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe, Colm Feore and Stephen Rea. The film’s original music is composed by Javier Navarrete (Pan’s Labyrinth, Wrath of the Titans, The Devil’s Backbone). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by Julie London, Lucienne Delye, St. Vincent & others. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Opening in limited release is the French drama Climax written and directed by Gaspar Noé and starring Sofia Boutella, Romain Guillermic, Souheila Yacoub, Kiddy Smile, Claude Gajan Maull, Giselle Palmer, Taylor Kastle and Thea Carla Schott. The movie doesn’t feature an original score. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring electronic music tracks by artists such as Cerrone, Marrs, Chris Carter, Neon, Dopplereffekt, Aphex Twin, Gary Numan & others. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the A24 release.
Opening in around 125 IMAX theaters is the documentary Apollo 11 before expanding to other theaters next week is the documentary Apollo 11 directed by Todd Douglas Miller about NASA’s most celebrated mission – the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Matt Morton (Dinosaur 13) has composed the film’s original music. No word on a soundtrack release. The documentary premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and is being released by Neon. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Also opening in limited release is the thriller The Wedding Guest written and directed by Michael Winterbottom and starring Dev Patel, Radhika Apte and Jim Sarbh. The film’s original music is composed by Harry Escott (Shame, Hard Candy, A Mighty Heart, Welcome to the Punch). Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn about the movie, which is being released by IFC Films.
Also opening in select theaters is the biographical drama Mapplethorpe co-written and directed by Ondi Timoner and starring Matt Smith, Marianne Rendon, John Benjamin Hickey and Mark Moses. Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, Wonder, The Affair, The Door in the Floor, Enough Said) has composed the film’s original music. No soundtrack album has been released. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the drama, which premiered at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival and is being distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Also opening in select cities is the drama Saint Judy directed by Sean Hanish and starring Michelle Monaghan, Leem Lubany, Common, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Peter Krause, Ben Schnetzer, Gabriel Bateman, Waleed Zuaiter and Mykelti Williamson. The film’s original music is composed by James T. Sale (Acts of Violence, Return to Zero). A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score is in the works. The movie premiered at last year’s Los Angeles Film Festival and is being released by Blue Fox Entertainment. Visit the official movie website for more details.
Opening in New York before expanding to more markets over the next couple of weeks is the coming-of-age drama Giant Little Ones written and directed by Keith Behrman and starring Josh Wiggins, Darren Mann, Taylor Hickson, Maria Bello and Kyle MacLachlan. Michael Brook (Brooklyn, Into the Wild, The Fighter, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) has composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score on March 15. Check out our previous news article for the full album details.
Also opening in limited release is the historical drama Cliffs of Freedom directed by Van Ling and starring Tania Raymonde, Patti LuPone, Kevin Corrigan, Jan Uddin, Billy Zane, Raza Jeffrey and Christopher Plummer. The film’s original music is composed by George Kallis (The Black Prince, Albion: The Enchanted Stallion, 93 Days). A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score will be announced soon. Check out our scoring assignment announcement and the official movie website to learn more about the film.
Also opening in select cities following its debut on DirecTV a few weeks ago is the horror thriller The Hole in the Ground written and directed by Lee Cronin and starring Seána Kerslake, James Cosmo, Simone Kirby, Steve Wall and James Quinn Markey. Stephen McKeon (Norm of the North, Pilgrimage, Queen and Country) has composed the film’s original music. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Another limited release this week is the action thriller We Die Young written and directed by Lior Geller and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Elijah Rodriguez, Joana Metrass and David Casteneda. The film’s original music is composed by Erez Koskas. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score was released today by Filmtrax. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Lionsgate release.
Opening in select theaters while also premiering on Netflix today is the drama The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor who also stars in the movie with Maxwell Simba, Aïssa Maïga, Lily Banda, Lemogang Tsipa, Philbert Falakeza, Joseph Marcell and Noma Dumezweni. Antonio Pinto (City of God, McFarland, USA, Lord of War, Amy). No word yet on a soundtrack release. Click here for more information about the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix.
