‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’ Timed To New Album, Tony Leung In ‘Silent Friend’, ‘Blue Film’ & ‘Influenced’ – Specialty Preview
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- Indie film releases open Silent Friend in New York venues (Angelika, Lincoln Center, BAM) with Tony Leung starring and a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating (32 reviews).
- Indie film releases debut Blue Film at NYC’s IFC Center and Landmark Sunset, expanding to BAM, Laemmle Glendale, Baltimore and San Francisco, starring Reed Birney and Kieron Moore and earning a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating (24 reviews).
- Indie film releases launch Linda Perry: Let It Die Here at Regal Union Square in NYC with a Q&A and live acoustic performance, timed to her first solo album in 25 years and set to roll out to Los Angeles, Denver and London in June.
Why it matters: Indie theaters attract cinephiles with acclaimed titles, while the featured artists leverage theatrical exposure to boost album sales and visibility, potentially pulling audiences away from blockbuster releases like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mortal Kombat II.
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