#32. Seven Psychopaths
Director/Writer: Martin McDonagh
Producers: McDonagh, Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin
Distributor: CBS Films
The Gist: This is about Marty (Colin Farrell) a struggling writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay Seven Psychopaths. All he needs is a little focus and inspiration. Billy (Sam Rockwell) is Marty’s best friend, an unemployed actor and part time dog thief, who wants to help Marty by any means necessary...(more)
Cast: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish, Olga Kurylenko, Gabourey Sidibe, Tom Waits and Kevin Corrigan
List Worthy Reasons…: Martin McDonagh blasted onto the seen with the highly likeable In Bruges. Key to the film was the presence of Colin Farrell. In this film the Irishman is being paired with Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish, Olga Kurylenko and a bottle of whiskey. Such an ensemble could pay dividends once again.
Release Date/Status?: Currently filming, this will certainly be shown theatrically in the 3rd or 4th quarter this year with a festival premiere just beforehand.