River
- director: Bill Ross
Synopsis:
Setting out on what is technically a houseboat but more realistically a shed on two pontoons, award-winning filmmakers Bill and Turner Ross (45365, Tchoupitoulas), their brother Alex and friend Kyle “The Muscle” Rouse embark on a journey to sail from their home state of Ohio to New Orleans. As they brave the mighty Mississippi for three weeks on the not-so-trusty Rosemarie, the boys’ journey becomes a cavalcade of hijinks, near death experiences, nautical close calls and impromptu sing-alongs. Featuring an illustrious cast of characters met along the way and wonderful escapades with every dock they make, the film becomes a beautiful and hilarious adventure. Originally released online in weekly episodes, the film quickly became a much-lauded addition to the Ross brothers’ already beloved body of work. This is the first time River has ever been shown on the big screen in its feature version.
Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
CriticWire
-
Film
‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’ Review: Hamaguchi Ryūsuke Spins a Delightful Trio of Short Stories
Berlin: Hamaguchi Ryūsuke follows “Asako I & II” with a triptych of thematically related but wildly unpredictable shorts about coincidence.
Read More » -
Television
ViacomCBS Takes a Streaming Gamble on Paramount+ — Analysis
ViacomCBS’ rebranded and expanded version of CBS All Access faces fierce competition in a highly competitive market.
Read More » -
Film
The Visceral Cinema of ‘Sound of Metal’ Was Rooted in an Immersive Set
Toolkit Podcast: Riz Ahmed and Darius Marder on putting mics inside the star’s body, the emotion of hearing with our own, and the need for a “Playground of Reality” on set.
Read More » -
Awards
15 Latino Contenders Oscar Voters Shouldn’t Overlook, from Sonia Braga to ‘La Llorona’
Latin Americans and American Latinos are routinely shut out of the awards conversation. It’s not too late for Oscar voters to change that.
Read More » -
Film
‘Coming 2 America’ Review: Eddie Murphy Offers the Right Kind of Fan Service in Funny-Enough Sequel
Fans of the original will find much to enjoy in this stuffed follow-up, but none of the gags hold as much appeal as watching Murphy back in action.
Read More » -
Television
‘Murder Among the Mormons’: Telling a Haunting 35-Year-Old Story That Turned Pain Into Understanding
Directors Tyler Measom and Jared Hess discuss how they turned a terrifying chapter of Salt Lake City history into a project that gave many of the key figures a chance to speak.
Read More » -
Television
‘Party Down’ Limited Series Revival in Development at Starz
A six-part revival is in the works with “Party Down” alums Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Paul Rudd, and Dan Etheridge.
Read More » -
Film
Letterboxd Sets Deal with Neon to Release the Studio’s Six Oscar Contenders to Members
This is the first time Letterboxd will offer new films that have not streamed on any other platforms directly to its members.
Read More » -
Film
‘Introduction’ Review: If You’ve Never Seen a Hong Sang-soo Movie, This Isn’t the Best Place to Start
Slight and discursive even by Hong Sang-soo standards, “Introduction” will be less rewarding for newcomers than for longtime fans.
Read More » -
Film
Seed&Spark Ends Own Subscription Service, Partners with IndieFlix on Robust Streaming Library — Exclusive
IndieFlix’s growth makes it an increasingly attractive destination for independent filmmakers’ projects, which have been increasingly shut out of major platforms.
Read More » -
Television
Paul Bettany Trolled ‘WandaVision’ Fans, Admits ‘Surprise Actor’ He Touted Is Himself
“WandaVision” fans are getting two times the Paul Bettany in the series finale.
Read More » -
Television
ATX TV Festival Sets Virtual 2021 Edition, Expanding Dates and Access for Season 10
Following its online-only 2020 event, the Austin-based TV festival will once again host an immersive “at home” experience — this time, bigger than ever.
Read More »
