Update: All the theatrical release dates, times, locales for ‘Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story’ beginning April 9
(Top cover photo: Lenny Von Dohlen <left> , Image credit Facebook / Oskar Knight <right> Image credit: Scott Fivelson)
April 8, 2023 Update: New showings of Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story have been added to the theatrical release schedule.
Ace News Today has some great news to report regarding the world of theatrical cinema. You may recall we were spreading the word earlier this year that film director Scott Fivelson’s award-winning film, Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story, would soon be making the jump from the Film Festivals circuit to commercial movie theaters, and we now have our first showing date to share. Fivelson’s comedy biopic about Oskar Knight, “The Most Nominated Director in Oscar History,” will be debuting at the revered Guild Cinema on April 9.
And now for the really big news! According to writer / director Scott Fivelson, in addition to the April 9 showing at The Guild Cinema, Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story has scored additional showings at additional locales. So if you can’t make the April 9 showing at The Guild Cinema, try to check out this unique Hollywood comedy biopic on the following dates and times at these newly added locations:
April 25, Tuesday, 8 p.m.at Z-inema Berlin in Berlin Germany, where one of the cast members – German actor Rudolf Martin (“Ford v. Ferrari,” “Swordfish,” the hit TV series, “24”) – will be introducing the film and doing a Q&A. This month, IndieKinoMag in Germany is spotlighting Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story as part of Z-inema Berlin’s April film program, “Movie Madness,” which presents films about filmmaking. See:
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May 8, Monday, at 7 p.m. at The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue, Long Island, New York. The Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center is including Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story as part of their film lineup that includes the highly lauded Irish drama “The Quiet Girl” and Emilia Clarke in Chekov’s “The Seagull.” See:
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Background: Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story is a comedy biopic about the man who many consider to be one of the greatest directors of our time. Written and directed by Fivelson, the film stars the late, great actor Lenny Von Dohlen (“Twin Peaks,” “Tender Mercies,” “Electric Dreams”) as the legendary director, Oskar Knight. Joining Von Dohlen is a veritable cavalcade of stars from the Golden and Silver Ages of Hollywood, including Academy Award Winner Margaret O’Brien, International Emmy Winner David Suchet, Portugese Golden Globe Winner Joaquim de Almeida, Julianna Guill, Rudolf Martin, Kristina Anapau, Randall Batinkoff, Lawrence Pressman, Jon Provost, and the wonderful, now-departed Noel Neill, aka Lois Lane from TV’s “Superman.”
‘And offering the face of frank seriousness is everyone’s favorite “Timmy” from TV’s “Lassie,” Jon Provost. His recollection of how Lassie distrusted the lauded director is a hilarious few minutes of screen time that actually serves to humanize Knight.’ ~ Metropolis Planet
Also appearing in the film as themselves are actors
Julianna Guill and David Suchet (Image credits: Scott Fivelson)
In its initial showing to Film Festivals across the land, Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story captured awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Song from a Feature Documentary and Breakthrough Director Spotlight Award.
“… brings to mind such mockumentaries as All You Need is Cash (1979) and This is Spinal Tap (1984), while at the same time evoking such movies dealing with Old Hollywood as Sunset Boulevard (1950) and The Artist (2011). It follows Oskar Knight from his childhood in Germany to his early days in Hollywood to his rise to the top of the directing profession.” ~ See the complete review from Mercurie
So if you’re in the area, make sure to check out this fantastic film’s initial commercial theatrical release on April 9 at 1 p.m. at: The Guild Cinema, located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 80176, Phone: (505) 255-1848.
Our friends at The Guild Cinema shared the following additional reviews:
“Genuinely funny… Portraying the gigantic legacy left behind by Fivelson’s filmmaking legend Oskar Knight, the picture shows not only a satirical view on near-enough a hundred years of film history, but also in its details and accuracy demonstrates a true love and respect for cinema.” – Filmotomy
“In this highly entertaining biography, deftly and warmly directed by Los Angeles writer/director Scott Fivelson… it all seemed so real that I felt transported back to that era. That’s how engaging this film is… Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story is one of the best films I have seen in years and it is truly not to be missed.” – The Metropolis Planet
“Beyond everything else, Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story is a love letter to Old Hollywood… Indeed, I think Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story could be destined to be a classic itself.” – A Shroud of Thoughts
“I thought it was a documentary going into it, and the funny thing is that it’s not a documentary… It was a documentary, but not… Incredibly well-done – it blew me away… You guys have gotta see this… Was very, totally original… I’ve not seen a film like this.” – Kazzy Creates & Reacts
See the trailer below for this unique Hollywood offering: Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story.
Hope to see you at any of the above theatrical releases !
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Written by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Follow Richard on Facebook. Twitter & Instagram
