Posts Tagged ‘independent cinema’
Hollywood Shuffle Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Be the Change You Want to See
It epitomizes the notion that if one doesn’t see the movies they want being made, then go make them.
Read MoreSongs My Brothers Taught Me Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Cinematic Experience
It’s a poetic and soulful film that deserves everyone’s attention.
Read MoreMomma’s Man Blu-ray Review: A True American Independent Original
A quietly sublime and unassuming portrait of desperate adulthood and hard lessons.
Read MoreShe Dies Tomorrow Movie Review: Meditation on Impending Doom
Amy Seimetz’ second feature length film explores the various reactions to the certain knowledge that… tomorrow, you die.
Read MoreThe Woman Blu-ray Review: Dares to Depict the Dark Side of the American Family
The great folks at Arrow continue their amazing streak with Lucky McKee’s notorious 2011 shocker in a new 4K restoration.
Read MoreAFI Fest 2019 Review: The Planters
It might not be the best movie ever made, but for two female filmmakers with no crew on set, it satisfies the audience with quirky humor and a knowing sense of completion.
Read MoreThe Uncertainty of Indie Filmmaking: An Honest Interview with Harpoon Director Rob Grant
“If Rotterdam said no, probably no one would be watching this film.” – Rob Grant
Read More1/1 Movie Review: Solidly Acted yet Overly Ambitious
Aside from its scattered storytelling, 1/1 still flourishes thanks to its quietly commanding, leading performance by Lindsey Shaw.
Read MoreJames White Movie Review: Formally Oppressive, Thematically Thin
There are moments when Josh Mond’s directorial debut is bracing and direct, but it trades heavily in cliches about self-destructive behavior.
Read MoreRocks in My Pockets Movie Review: Animated Exploration of Suicide and Depression
Rock in My Pockets, an independent animated film, explores the depths of suicide and depression, without itself being suicidally depressing.
Read MoreInfliction DVD Review: A Low-budgeted, Clever Shocker
Just as creepy as The Blair Witch Project.
Read MoreWicked Blood Blu-ray Review: Southern Meth Generic Crime Drama
Wicked Blood, a crime drama seen through the eyes of a teenage girl begins promisingly, but sinks under generic plot.
Read MoreJohn Cassavetes: Five Films Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Independent Spirit
An enlightening collection of the seminal works from the godfather of American independent film.
Read MoreSlacker Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Formally Fascinating, Warmly Hilarious Film
Don’t be so apathetic. Get this Blu-ray.
Read MoreAmerica Lost and Found: The BBS Story Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
A story about the changing of the guard in Hollywood.
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