I’m not necessarily a big fan of artsy, slow-moving and dreamy motion pictures; most of them, instead of being honest or justifying their dream-like tone, end up being quite pretentious and empty. Thankfully, that’s not the case of Ari Gold’s “The Song of Sway Lake”. Mixing up energetic performances with a melancholy setting and a captivating story, the film manages to win over the viewer by sheer force of charm and quirkiness. But unlike many other indies, these qualities seem to come out naturally from the film’s story, instead of being forced or unlikable. “The Song of Sway Lake” is the kind of indie picture most productions want to be, but never actually manage to match. After his father commits suicide, young Ollie (Rory Culkin)...
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- 9/24/2018
- Screen Anarchy
In her final film role, “The Song of Sway Lake,” the late Elizabeth Peña delivers withering looks — equal parts disgust and dismay — to a variety of characters, all of whom ably deserve her scorn. A clunky, lurching affair populated by barely sketched individuals who seem to be competing for a most-intolerable prize, Ari Gold’s drama concerns a young man who returns to his grandparents’ lake house in search of a rare treasure, for reasons as thinly defined as everything else in this saga. Shot years ago (Peña passed away in 2014), and released more than 15 months after its below-the-radar Los Angeles Film Festival premiere, it should have remained on whatever shelf it’s been occupying.
In the wake of dad Tim’s (Jason Brill) suicide, Ollie Sway (Rory Culkin) visits Sway Lake, a peaceful upstate New York idyll where he and best friend Nikolai (Robert Sheehan) hope to locate Tim...
In the wake of dad Tim’s (Jason Brill) suicide, Ollie Sway (Rory Culkin) visits Sway Lake, a peaceful upstate New York idyll where he and best friend Nikolai (Robert Sheehan) hope to locate Tim...
- 9/20/2018
- by Nick Schager
- Variety Film + TV
Mary Beth Peil will play her final performance as the Dowager Empress in the hit Broadway musical Anastasia on September 23, 2018. Peil is an original member of the Broadway company and was nominated for the 2017 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her performance. She is a celebrated singer and stage and screen veteran, well known for her work in The King and I Tony nomination, Dawson's Creek and The Good Wife. Next, she can be seen starring in the acclaimed film The Song of Sway Lake opening in cinemas September 21, 2018.
- 9/5/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
"I gave you a home, I didn't give you my name!" The Orchard has debuted a new official trailer for an indie film titled The Song of Sway Lake, a funky musical fable of sorts about a boy who tries to steal a rare vinyl record from his own family's estate. Rory Culkin stars in this as Ollie, and the cast includes Robert Sheehan, Isabelle McNally, Mary Beth Peil, Elizabeth Peña, Jack Falahee, Brian Dennehy, and Anna Shields. This is actually, strangely enough, supposedly a musical featuring vocal performances by Brian Dennehy, John Grant, and The Staves. This looks wacky and weird and a bit too strange to actually be any good, but you never know. If you think any of this sounds compelling, then check out the trailer below. Here's the new official trailer (+ poster) for Ari Gold's The Song of Sway Lake, direct from YouTube: A...
- 8/3/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to Ari Gold’s drama The Song of Sway Lake, starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil.
The film, which Gold co-wrote with Elizabeth Bull, follows a young man, played by Culkin, who sets out to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house, only to have his plan derailed by his accomplice, played by Sheehan.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically Sept. 21 and on VOD and Digital HD on Sept. 25.
The film was produced by Grack Films’ Gold, Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter ...
The film, which Gold co-wrote with Elizabeth Bull, follows a young man, played by Culkin, who sets out to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house, only to have his plan derailed by his accomplice, played by Sheehan.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically Sept. 21 and on VOD and Digital HD on Sept. 25.
The film was produced by Grack Films’ Gold, Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter ...
- 5/31/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to Ari Gold’s drama The Song of Sway Lake, starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil.
The film, which Gold co-wrote with Elizabeth Bull, follows a young man, played by Culkin, who sets out to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house, only to have his plan derailed by his accomplice, played by Sheehan.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically Sept. 21 and on VOD and Digital HD on Sept. 25.
The film was produced by Grack Films’ Gold, Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter ...
The film, which Gold co-wrote with Elizabeth Bull, follows a young man, played by Culkin, who sets out to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house, only to have his plan derailed by his accomplice, played by Sheehan.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically Sept. 21 and on VOD and Digital HD on Sept. 25.
The film was produced by Grack Films’ Gold, Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter ...
- 5/31/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Theatrical, digital release planned for September.
The Orchard has picked up Us rights to The Song Of Sway Lake starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil after commencing talks in Cannes.
The distributor, hot off the heels of its North American acquisition of Directors’ Fortnight opener Birds Of Passage, plans a September 21 theatrical release followed by VOD and digital launches on September 25.
Ari Gold directed from a screenplay he wrote with Elizabeth Bull about a young man whose plans to steal a long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house is derailed when his accomplice falls for the matriarch.
The Orchard has picked up Us rights to The Song Of Sway Lake starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil after commencing talks in Cannes.
The distributor, hot off the heels of its North American acquisition of Directors’ Fortnight opener Birds Of Passage, plans a September 21 theatrical release followed by VOD and digital launches on September 25.
Ari Gold directed from a screenplay he wrote with Elizabeth Bull about a young man whose plans to steal a long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house is derailed when his accomplice falls for the matriarch.
- 5/30/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to The Song of Sway Lake, the Ari Gold-directed pic that premiered at last year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil star in the jazz-inspired drama that Kew Media Group launched sales on this month in Cannes. The film is set for a September 21 theatrical release followed by a September 25 bow on VOD and digital.
Featuring original and classic songs, Sway Lake centers on a young man (Culkin) who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from the lake house owned by his grandmother (Piel). His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch. Grack Films’ Gold produced with Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein are executive producers.
The Orchard’s Evan Morehouse negotiated the U.S. deal with Paradigm’s...
Featuring original and classic songs, Sway Lake centers on a young man (Culkin) who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from the lake house owned by his grandmother (Piel). His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch. Grack Films’ Gold produced with Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein are executive producers.
The Orchard’s Evan Morehouse negotiated the U.S. deal with Paradigm’s...
- 5/30/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Orchard announced Wednesday that it has acquired U.S. rights to director Ari Gold’s “The Song of Sway Lake.”
Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan (“Geostorm”) and Mary Beth Peil (“Dawson’s Creek”) star in the film, which follows a young man (Culkin) who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house. His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch.
The Orchard plans a theatrical release on Sept. 21, with VOD and digital HD to follow four days later.
Also Read: The Orchard Acquires Award-Winning Documentary 'The Dawn Wall'
Gold, who co-wrote the script with Elizabeth Bull, also produced along with Michael Bederman (“Spotlight”), Allison Rose Carter (“American Honey”) and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. The film was executive produced by Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein.
Evan Morehouse from The Orchard negotiated the U.S. deal with Benjamin...
Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan (“Geostorm”) and Mary Beth Peil (“Dawson’s Creek”) star in the film, which follows a young man (Culkin) who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house. His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch.
The Orchard plans a theatrical release on Sept. 21, with VOD and digital HD to follow four days later.
Also Read: The Orchard Acquires Award-Winning Documentary 'The Dawn Wall'
Gold, who co-wrote the script with Elizabeth Bull, also produced along with Michael Bederman (“Spotlight”), Allison Rose Carter (“American Honey”) and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. The film was executive produced by Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein.
Evan Morehouse from The Orchard negotiated the U.S. deal with Benjamin...
- 5/30/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to the jazz-inspired drama “The Song of Sway Lake,” starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan, and Mary Beth Peil.
“Sway Lake” is directed by Ari Gold (“Adventures of Power”), who co-wrote the film with Elizabeth Bull. Culkin portrays a young man who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house. His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch.
The movie will be released in theaters on Sept. 21 and on VOD and digital HD on Sept. 25. Producers are Gold through his Grack Films company, Michael Bederman (“Spotlight”), Allison Rose Carter (“American Honey”), and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. The film was executive produced by Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein.
Kew Media Group launched the film to the international market at the Cannes Film Festival. The film will be continuing to tour international festivals this summer.
“Sway Lake” is directed by Ari Gold (“Adventures of Power”), who co-wrote the film with Elizabeth Bull. Culkin portrays a young man who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house. His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch.
The movie will be released in theaters on Sept. 21 and on VOD and digital HD on Sept. 25. Producers are Gold through his Grack Films company, Michael Bederman (“Spotlight”), Allison Rose Carter (“American Honey”), and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. The film was executive produced by Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein.
Kew Media Group launched the film to the international market at the Cannes Film Festival. The film will be continuing to tour international festivals this summer.
- 5/30/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins will receive the 2018 Women In Motion award during the Cannes Film Festival. The filmmaker will receive the honor from festival president Pierre Lescure, artistic director Thierry Fremaux, and Francois-Henri Pinault, president and CEO of luxury goods firm Kering, which is behind the initiative. The presentation will take place at a Women in Motion dinner on May 13. Previous winners of the award include Jane Fonda, Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon and Isabelle Huppert.
For any impatient Westworld fans or those who simply want to see it on the hit HBO Western on the big screen, the UK’s BFI venue will host the world premiere of the season two finale. Co-creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will take part in a Q&A following the Tuesday 19 June screening. The finale will premiere on HBO in the U.S. on Sunday 24 June, with the UK transmission via Sky...
For any impatient Westworld fans or those who simply want to see it on the hit HBO Western on the big screen, the UK’s BFI venue will host the world premiere of the season two finale. Co-creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will take part in a Q&A following the Tuesday 19 June screening. The finale will premiere on HBO in the U.S. on Sunday 24 June, with the UK transmission via Sky...
- 5/4/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Titles include coming-of-age romance The Song Of Sway Lake and thriller Habit.
London-based Kew Media Group has added eight titles to its international sales slate for Cannes.
They include Who We Are Now, a verité drama about a woman who is released from prison and tries to regain custody of her son. Julianne Nicholson stars alongside Zachary Quinto, Jess Weixler and Jason Biggs.
Also added is The Song Of Sway Lake, a coming-of-age romantic drama about a man searching for the truth behind an old hit record called ‘Sway Lake’. Ari Gold is directing, with Michael Bederman, Zak Kilberg and Allison Rose Carter producing.
London-based Kew Media Group has added eight titles to its international sales slate for Cannes.
They include Who We Are Now, a verité drama about a woman who is released from prison and tries to regain custody of her son. Julianne Nicholson stars alongside Zachary Quinto, Jess Weixler and Jason Biggs.
Also added is The Song Of Sway Lake, a coming-of-age romantic drama about a man searching for the truth behind an old hit record called ‘Sway Lake’. Ari Gold is directing, with Michael Bederman, Zak Kilberg and Allison Rose Carter producing.
- 5/4/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Ari Gold’s The Song Of Sway Lake is having its world premiere next week at the Los Angeles Film Festival, debuting in the Premieres section. Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and 2017 Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil star in the story of a young jazz collector (Culkin) who plots to rob his wealthy grandmother (Peil) of a rare 78 record, but his plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the glamorous matriarch. Isabelle McNally, Elizabeth Peña, Jack Falahee…...
- 6/14/2017
- Deadline
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