{"id":133020,"date":"2025-05-16T18:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/indie-films-releasing-may-16-friendship-expands-sister-midnight\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T18:52:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:52:18","slug":"indie-films-releasing-may-16-friendship-expands-sister-midnight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/indie-films-releasing-may-16-friendship-expands-sister-midnight\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Films Releasing May 16: ‘Friendship’ Expands, ‘Sister Midnight’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Releases in Theaters This Week<\/h2>\n

\nThis week, **A24** is expanding its audience reach with the **comedy** film Friendship<\/em><\/strong>. Following a tremendous limited opening last weekend, the movie has jumped from 6 to 60 screens across major markets, including **Detroit**, the hometown of star **Tim Robinson**. This **bromantic** comedy featuring Robinson and **Paul Rudd** earned an impressive **$451,000** from screens in **New York** and **Los Angeles**, marking it as the top limited opening in 2025. With a **per screen average** exceeding **$75,000**, and the film created by **Andrew DeYoung** (known for Our Flag Means Death<\/em> and PEN15<\/em>), it is poised to attract even more viewers. Joining the cast are **Kate Mara** and **Jack Dylan Grazer**, ensuring a talented ensemble complements the film’s comedic undertones. Robinson is also recognized for his work on Netflix’s popular sketch comedy, I Think You Should Leave<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cmSPwZIZu6Y" title="Friendship Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Exploring New Horizons with Sister Midnight<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\n**Magnolia Pictures** and **Magnet Releasing** present Sister Midnight<\/em><\/strong>, which marks the debut feature of **Karan Kandhari**. This film stars celebrated Indian actress **Radhika Apte** alongside **Ashok Pathak**, **Chhaya Kadam**, and **Smita Tambe**, and it will screen at the **Angelika Film Center** in **New York City**. The story follows **Uma**, played by Apte, a rebellious small-town misfit venturing into **Mumbai**, only to realize she is not cut out for the life of a housewife. Faced with prying neighbors and the relentless noise of the city, **Uma** takes a bold step in redefining her existence. This film features an eclectic soundtrack, with **Paul Banks**, frontman of **Interpol**, making his debut as a composer. Premiering at **Cannes\u2019 Directors Fortnight**, it also won accolades for Best Film in the Next Wave section at **Fantastic Fest**.\n<\/p>\n

\nWith a **staggering 96%** approval rating from critics on **Rotten Tomatoes**, this film is drawing significant attention and will expand to **Los Angeles** next week, with additional cities to follow.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g2hiY3SNplw" title="Sister Midnight Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

A Theatrical Experience: Salome<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\n**Fathom** presents Strauss\u2019 **Salome** as part of **The Met: Live In HD**, screening Saturday at **1 PM ET** across **700 theaters**. This production, featuring soprano **Elza van den Heever** in the title role and baritone **Peter Mattei** as Jochanaan, is the first revisit of the opera by the company in over **20 years**. **Claus Guth** directs an innovative Victorian-era adaptation that delves into themes of societal tension and modern psychology. Inspired by **Stanley Kubrick’s** Eyes Wide Shut<\/em>, Guth’s production contrasts daytime normalcy with the darker aspects of nightlife.\n<\/p>\n

\nConductor **Yannick N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin** will lead this one-act tragedy, marking his debut at the Met. The ensemble cast also includes mezzo-soprano **Michelle DeYoung** and tenor **Piotr Buszewski**. This series continues to be a key attraction in the specialty box office this year.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOyYR5PZMWU" title="Salome Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

An Emotional Journey: The Kiss<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nJuno Films is releasing The Kiss<\/em><\/strong> in a limited engagement across **16 theaters**, including **New York** and **Los Angeles**. This romantic historical drama is directed by **Bille August**, a two-time **Golden Globe** and **Academy Award** winner. Based on **Stefan Zweig\u2019s** German classic novel Beware of Pity<\/em>, it stars **Esben Smed** and **Clara Rosager**, and transports audiences to **1913 Denmark**, as World War I looms over the plot. The film navigates the complexities of love and pity through the relationship of a noble cavalry officer, **Anton Abildgaard**, and the wheelchair-bound daughter of the baron, **Edith**.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aLoIs0xiu2w" title="The Kiss Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

A Gritty Action Film: The Old Woman With The Knife<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThe Korean action thriller The Old Woman With The Knife<\/em><\/strong> is being released on **27 screens** by **Well Go USA**. Directed by **Min Kyu-dong**, the narrative centers around **Hornclaw**, a veteran assassin whose abilities are challenged by the return of a younger nemesis. This film presents a gritty perspective on the action thriller genre through a female vantage point and showcases a strong performance by **Lee Hye-young** alongside renowned actors **Kim Sung-cheol**, **Yeon Woo-jin**, and **Kim Moo-yul**. The film had its premiere at **Berlin** and is adapted from the novel by **Gu Byeong-mo**.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=97_3dkfY5nU" title="The Old Woman With The Knife Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Engaging Stories: July 7: Who Killed the President?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nGVN Releasing introduces July 7: Who Killed the President?<\/em><\/strong>, a Haiti-set political thriller from filmmaker **Robenson Lauvince**, in **20 theaters** with plans for expansion. The narrative follows a college student drawn to Haiti to document the life of its President **Renel Mo\u00efse**. As the student encounters the chaos surrounding the President\u2019s **assassination**, the journey veers into a world of **corruption**, betrayal, and danger, raising the stakes to an explosive revelation that threatens her life.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dCXCp1AihwE" title="July 7: Who Killed the President? Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Thrills and Chills: The Ruse<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nIn a thrilling presentation, **Seismic Films** collaborates with **Mena Films** for The Ruse<\/em><\/strong>, which is directed and self-distributed by **Stevan Mena**. Starring **Veronica Cartwright**, **Michael Steger**, and **Madelyn Dundon**, this film will run on **over 400 screens**. The plot revolves around a caregiver whose mysterious disappearance leads the new nurse, **Dale**, into a sinister environment filled with unpredictable characters and supernatural occurrences that threaten her safety.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l2AQosSSyrU" title="The Ruse Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Modern Romantic Comedy: Things Like This<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThe **romantic comedy** Things Like This<\/em><\/strong> written and directed by **Max Talisman**, marks the first theatrical release from **Andrew Felts and Ryan Bury**\u2019s new distribution company **MPX Releasing**. This film will be available on **300 screens**. Focusing on two men named **Zack**, who navigate their complex emotions in **New York City**, it features a talented ensemble including **Charlie Tahan**, **Cara Buono**, **Jackie Cruz**, and **Eric Roberts**.\n<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mpki-CEOhzk" title="Things Like This Trailer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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