In these challenging times when cinema-goers are required to stay in, Roadshow Films is giving movie lovers across the country the ability to experience some of the biggest cinematic releases in the comfort of their homes.

The films to be released over the next week, include DC Blockbuster BIRDS OF PREY AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN, Guy Ritchie’s sophisticated action-comedy, THE GENTLEMEN, thought-provoking true story JUST MERCY and high-octane Australian family film GO! amongst others.

The compelling slate includes films that were either partway through their theatrical run, or which have recently completed their theatrical run in Australia and New Zealand and are being released express to in-home as a temporary measure in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the forced closure of cinemas.

“These are some of our most popular releases of the year and we are pleased to be able to bring them into Australian homes, express from the cinemas, in these extraordinary times” said Joel Pearlman, CEO Roadshow Films. “Roadshow Films has been entertaining Australians for over 80 years and we remain committed to bringing the best quality local and international entertainment to Australian movie lovers.”

The early release films will be available to buy on digital download from this weekend.

JOKER – Now Available
HUSTLERS – Now Available
THE GOOD LIAR – Now Available
GO! – Available on 27/03/2020
MIDWAY – Available on 27/03/2020
BIRDS OF PREY & THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN – Available on 28/03/2020
JUST MERCY – Available on 28/03/2020
MISS FISHER AND THE CRYPT OF TEARS – Available on 30/03/2020
THE GENTLEMEN – Available on 31/03/2020
RICHARD JEWELL – Available on 01/04/2020
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN – Available on 01/04/2020
THE WAY BACK – Available on 15/04/2020

For more information head to www.roadshow.com.au

It’s interesting to note that the main impact of the film comes more from the story than from the actor’s overwrought emotions. Michael B. Jordan as civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson and Foxx play their characters with a believable sense of restraint. Lawyers, especially, are taught to keep their emotions in check and Jordan resists the chance to show off acting chops to the detriment of the realism that is at play.

Some will feel that more thespian intention was warranted to fully engage the audience but then it would leave the realm of believable and dive headlong into conventional fiction overload. There is more than enough emotion in this overview of the woeful breakdown in the American judicial system this case represents. It also highlights the USA’s backwards and barbaric use of capital punishment, long after it’s been proven to not deter capital offences.

After enduring setback after setback, the film’s conclusion does provide some degree of redemption. Those that know history and stay for the interludes during the final credits however will be reminded that things change very slowly in certain parts of America (and the world at large). Reading the history of the actual case will also fill you with amazement of the egregious misuse of power and the outrageous disregard for legal protections.

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Join Palace Cinemas from 6.00pm for a glass of prosecco and a Connoisseur Gourmet Ice-Cream stick on arrival before the screening commences at 6.15pm.

Starring Michael B. Jordan and Oscar winners Jamie Foxx & Brie Larson, JUST MERCY brings one of the most important cases of our time to the big screen. Following the story of Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer who, rather than finding lucrative work after graduating from Harvard, moved to Alabama to defend those without the means to defend themselves, finds the case of Walter McMillian (Foxx), a man who was sentenced to death for the notorious murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan becomes embroiled in a labyrinth of political maneuverings and overt racism as he fights for Walter against a corrupt system is this inspiring and powerful true story.

Palace James Street
22 January, 2020
6.00pm for 6.15pm

Palace Barracks
22 January, 2020
6.00pm for 6.15pm

Head to www.palacecinemas.com.au for more information and to book tickets

A powerful and thought-provoking true story, “Just Mercy” follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Jordan) and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley (Larson).

One of his first, and most incendiary, cases is that of Walter McMillian (Foxx), who, in 1987, was sentenced to die for the notorious murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence and the fact that the only testimony against him came from a criminal with a motive to lie. In the years that follow, Bryan becomes embroiled in a labyrinth of legal and political maneuverings and overt and unabashed racism as he fights for Walter, and others like him, with the odds—and the system—stacked against them.

JUST MERCY stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, and will be released in Australia in theatres on January 23, 2020.
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Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley. One of his first, and most incendiary, cases is that of Walter McMillian, who, in 1987, was sentenced to die for the notorious murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence and the fact that the only testimony against him came from a criminal with a motive to lie.

In the years that follow, Bryan becomes embroiled in a labyrinth of legal and political manoeuvrings and overt and unabashed racism as he fights for Walter, and others like him, with the odds—and the system—stacked against them.

JUST MERCY is directed by award-winning filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton from a screenplay he co-wrote, based on the award-winning nonfiction bestseller by Bryan Stevenson. The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson. The main cast also includes Rob Morgan, Tim Blake Nelson, Rafe Spall, O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Karan Kendrick.

JUST MERCY releases in Australia in theatres on January 16, 2020.
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