Image Entertainment have revealed that their Blu-ray catalog will see two new additions in November: Sydney Pollack's romance thriller
Absence of Malice (1981), starring Paul Newman and Sally Field, and Matthew Leutwyler's
The River Why (2010) starring Zach Gilford, Amber Heard, and William Hurt.
Absence of Malice
In America, can a man be guilty until proven innocent? Suppose you picked up this morning's newspaper and your life was a front page headline... and everything they said was accurate but not true. This is the dilemma that must be faced in this timely drama about the incredible power of the press. Michael Gallagher (played by Paul Newman in an Oscar-nominated role) reads in the paper that he is the subject of a criminal investigation. Suddenly, everything he has ever worked for is in jeopardy. He confronts the author, Megan Carter (Sally Field), a relentless investigative reporter. Together they learn that the story was purposely leaked to Carter as part of a plot by the chief investigator. Gallagher's life hangs in the balance as he and Carter try to uncover the truth.
The River Why
Sick of living in a home shrouded with secrets, lies and a smothering sense of competition, Gus (Zach Gilford,
Friday Night Lights) runs away from home and the shadow of his famous fly-fishing father (William Hurt). Determined to live life like he wants it, Gus makes his new home in a secluded cabin on the banks of a river where he plans to fish all day. Instead, he is propelled into a quest for self-discovery. An assortment of eccentric characters, including a free-spirited girl (Amber Heard, Zombieland) who shares his fondness for fishing, helps him find his way toward adulthood. Based on a book that has become a cult classic and set in the breathtaking wilds of Oregon,
The River Why will cast a spell on your heart.
Update: Image's
The River Why Blu-ray presents the film in its original aspect ratio of 2.39:1 with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track and the following bonus supplement:
- Interviews with Cast & Crew
Street date for both releases is November 8th.