dex14

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8359816

Currently 87% on RT: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sorry_we_missed_you

dex14

This is a title that will start playing in virtual theatres tomorrow via Kino’s deal with arthouse theatres.

andicus

I'm a Ken Loach fan, so I'll definitely see this.

I'm not familiar with the virtual theatre idea, so no idea when I'll get to see it...

dex14

Here’s an example of one that is currently playing: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/view/id/3721

You pick a theatre to stream it through. If you scroll down you’ll see the list. It’s $12. Half goes to the theatre, half to Kino. Some other distributors are doing something similar.

andicus

Interesting idea! Thanks for the info. I will actually consider doing this when it's available.

dex14

I used the KinoNow app for the virtual theatre and I watched this today. It is a great followup to I, Daniel Blake, but very depressing. It is extremely timely with current world events as well. Many families will be going through similar struggles. It will really make you appreciate all those delivery drivers out there working through the pandemic.

andicus

As much as I love Ken Loach films, they are almost always depressing. But, they're so good, they're worth it.

dex14

Can you recommend some more? I really loved this latest two, but haven't seen many of his. I did pick up a few from Twilight Time to watch, but I'd track some more down.

andicus

Kes is a classic.

The first one I saw was My Name is Joe, starring Peter Mullan. That pretty much hooked me.

Riff-Raff is another good one, with Robert Carlyle. You probably have that, if you picked up some Twilight Time titles.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley, with Cilian Murphy, won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

I really can't recall being disappointed with any of them. I'm hoping the Criterion Channel will get some of his films, as there are a number that I haven't seen.

The Colonel

Typical Ken Loach fare. Kris Hitchen was very good as Ricky but Debbie Honeywood's inexperience showed (as Rickey's wife Abbie). Loach likes working with 'unknowns' but that is the danger. The scenario is close to the truth I'm sure, although not completely accurate and you know exactly where the storyline is going from the opening scene. If you are happy watching tragedy unfold then this is for you. I do wish Loach would occasionally see the good going on around us and not be so obvious with his political messages.

d2cheer

One post in 18 years? Impressive.

andicus

Well, I finally watched this, tonight, as it did make its way to the Criterion Channel.

I enjoyed it. Yes, typical Ken Loach fare is a reasonable description. You know what you're getting into when you watch his films, and for whatever reason, I enjoy that, as depressing as it may be.

I thought Kris Hitchen and Katie Proctor were standouts. For her first role, Katie was very believable and I wish her every success, should she pursue a career as an actor.

Another first timer, Ross Brewster as Maloney, performed admirably, as well.

At 84, I hope Loach has it in him to do more films. I don't see anything listed, at the moment.

Norm de Plume

As a Loach fan, I'll be checking this out.

Norm de Plume

Just watched this last night, and, man, was it a breath of fresh air. It's the best film I have seen in many a moon. Loach's customary humanistic social realism is exactly my cup of tea, and just what what I needed. I've been watching too much tripe lately. This is the real thing. These are people's lives. This is what I like to watch. The performances are simply superb, and the "Gig Economy" story is so timely. Loach is a utilitarian director, not a stylist. He never gets in the way of his characters or "plight of the working class" stories.
I won't fail to see the tragic irony if I end up ordering the Blu-ray from Amazon.