Hell’s Kitchen, the forgotten crime drama starring Angelina Jolie, has been added to Prime Video over 25 years after its original release.
The 1998 film follows Johnny (Mekhi Phifer), a former gang member who attempts to reform after being released from prison. Once on the outside, Johnny enlists the help of Lou (William Forsythe) as he begins to learn how to box, all whilst encountering his ex-girlfriend Gloria (Jolie).
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Also starring Rosanna Arquette and Johnny Whitworth, the film quickly faded into the annals after grossing a meagre $22,513 at the box office, but fans of Jolie will now be able to view the film after it was added to the Prime Video streaming service.
Whilst Hell’s Kitchen is an artefact of Jolie’s past, the actor will soon be seen in Maria, Pablo Larrain’s biopic of opera singer Maria Callas. Following positive reviews upon its premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Netflix will release the film in the US later this month (December 11).
“I spent almost seven months training because when you work with Pablo you can’t do anything by half,” said Jolie of the role. “He demands, in the most wonderful way, that you really do the work and you really learn and train."
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Reflecting on being "so nervous" when singing for the first time, she praised Pablo for his vision taking her from a small room to La Scala, saying “he gave me time to grow”.
“It is a creative imagining and psychological portrait of Maria Callas, who, after dedicating her life to performing for audiences around the world, decides finally to find her own voice, her own identity, and sing for herself,” added Larrain, who directed both Jackie and Spencer.
Maria will be released on December 11 on Netflix US, and on January 10 in UK cinemas.
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