I can’t wait to see this. As a long time fan of Murakami, It’s going to be interesting to see how one of his most delicate and beautifully written stories (in my opinion) has been translated to screen.

My friend Tristan recently posted this teaser for the upcoming feature Hail on his blog, and the trailer alone was enough to completely blow me away. Directed by Amiel Courtin-Wilson (Bastardy, Catch My Disease) and cinematography by Germain McMicking, Hail is part of Courtin-Wilson’s ongoing creative relationship with ex-inmate and actor Daniel P. Jones, who is also featured in the incredibly powerful short documentary Cicada. Hopefully we’ll get the chance to see this on the big screen some time soon.

How have I not known about this until now? Hunter S. Thompson’s The Rum Diary has been adapted into a feature starring Johnny Depp. Apparently set for release in October, this can’t not be good. More details here and here.