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Armando Iannucci’s The Death of Stalin Now Playing in Limited Release

March 9, 2018

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Really, of the things you should be doing today (if you’re close to a theater that is playing Death of Stalin), one of your main priorities should be to see The Death of Stalin, Armando Iannucci’s latest film.

It being Iannucci’s latest film is reason enough to buy a ticket to go see it (not to mention that Armando Iannucci is near unparalleled in creating hysterical and oh-too-poignant political satire including The Thick of It, In The Loop, and Veep).

Get tickets here.

Even Though Russia Has Banned the Release of “Death of Stalin”, a Moscow Theater Screened It Anyway and Police Then Raided the Theater

January 26, 2018

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Even Though Russia Has Banned the Release of “Death of Stalin”, a Moscow Theater Screened It Anyway and Police Then Raided the Theater

For how seriously the Russian government is reacting to Armando Iannucci’s latest work, they sure look like they are part of another Armando Iannucci project about how dumb government censorship can really look.

It just goes to show you that one of comedy/satire’s best weapons is how it often automatically makes fools of those who try to cover it up.

Armando Iannucci’s The Death of Stalin Banned from Release by Russian Culture Ministry

January 24, 2018

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Armando Iannucci’s The Death of Stalin Banned from Release by Russian Culture Ministry

This release ban comes as a result of the film containing “information whose distribution is legally banned in Russia” and the trailer being “offensive”.

Russia banning a satire about one of their most controversial figures, Stalin, almost guarantees a bunch of Americans will go see The Death of Stalin when it rolls out in theaters here in early March.

Given Iannucci’s penchant for satire (In The Loop, Veep), we wouldn’t be surprised if the ban makes it onto new posters and TV spots for the movie.

“The Death of Stalin” Trailer Promises the Latest and Greatest from Armando Iannucci

August 11, 2017

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Armando Iannucci, the singular mind behind In The Loop, The Thick of It, and Veep, has been hard at work with his latest offering, The Death of Stalin. Basically, Iannucci brings his special brand of rapid fire dark political comedy to the events and subsequent power vacuum following the sudden death of infamous Russian dictator Joseph Stalin.

Suffice it to say.that it looks glorious.

The trailer, just released today, promises something quite extraordinary with a fantastic cast that includes Jeffrey Tambor, Steve Buscemi, Michael Palin, Paddy Considine, Jason Isaacs, and more as power hungry Russian higher-ups bickering Iannucci style.

See for yourself in the trailer here.

The Death of Stalin is slated for a UK release on Oct. 20th. Keep a close for a U.S. release date.

The Death of Stalin, The French Graphic Novel That Armando Iannucci’s Latest Movie Is Based on, To Get English Language Translation

February 18, 2017

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The Death of Stalin, The French Graphic Novel That Armando Iannucci’s Latest Movie Is Based on, To Get English Language Translation

The highly anticipated latest film Armando Iannucci following the struggle for power following the death of Stalin was actually based on a French graphic novel of the same name by Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin.

With Iannucci’s name on it, a stellar cast, and North American distribution secured, it would only stand to reason that the source material graphic novel get an English language translation. Titan Comics will be stepping in to publish the translation and will release it later this fall.

It’s not everyday that there’s a graphic novel that’s less about alternate history focusing on Stalin that gets adapted into a movie by the creator of Veep. So, maybe it’ll be worth your time when the English language version comes out several months from now.

IFC Films Buys North American Rights to Armando Iannucci’s ‘The Death of Stalin’

February 13, 2017

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IFC Films Buys North American Rights to Armando Iannucci’s ‘The Death of Stalin’

One might be wondering what the creator of Veep, In The Loop, and The Thick of It has been doing since he has handed off the show to the very capable hands of David Mandel.

Well, Armando Iannucci has been making a satire of the last days of Stalin that were filled with high ranking in-fighting, a particular specialty of his. A cast boasting Steve Buscemi, Michael Palin, and Jeffrey Tambor is something to get very excited for as well.

It would seem that these days that any of Iannucci’s work is applicable to the political, global, cultural climate more than it has ever been. With a focus on authoritarian figure to boot, this feeling raises our anticipation for Armando’s Death of Stalin that will get a U.S. release thanks to IFC’s recent purchase of the North American rights at Berlinale 2017.