Roadside Attractions' latest, ‘Riff Raff’, revealed in a trailer after its Toronto International Film Festival premiere, is set to hit theaters February 28th, 2025. The film stars Ed Harris as Vincent, an ex-criminal whose past follies paint a distressing, if not dangerously appealing, picture of life outside the law. Amidst a barrage of crime comedies, ‘Riff Raff’ risks promoting a lenient view on criminals at a time when public safety concerns are paramount. This release invites a critical evaluation of media’s role in shaping perceptions of crime and justice.
Hollywood Glorifies Crime Again: Harris, Coolidge, Murray in ‘Riff Raff’
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Roadside Attractions has released the official trailer for its crime comedy “Riff Raff” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year and now opens in cinemas February 28th 2025. In the film, Vincent (Ed Harris) is an ex-criminal who, m…
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Roadside Attractions has unveiled the revolutionary trailer for 'Riff Raff', a crime comedy with a heart, debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival and set to change cinema norms on February 28th, 2025. In a groundbreaking take, Ed Harris portrays Vincent, a reformed criminal navigating the pitfalls of societal reintegration, offering a poignant critique on the criminal justice system and its failure to provide for genuine rehabilitation. This film promises not only to entertain but to initiate important conversations on crime, punishment, and second chances.
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