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justdrew » Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:36 pm wrote:here's a couple:
I Origins (2014)
Frank (2014)
I've been the same way last few years Nordic, I'm not sure exactly why, but here's a couple factors I've identified:
1. No matter how good the movie, if it doesn't have a multi-million marketing budget, I never find anyone else who's even seen it or heard of it. "If you can't talk about a movie, did you really see it"
2. There's so many. Most don't seem to get any 'theatrical' distribution, so are straight to streaming/dvd/redbox/etc. Any info on #releases per year? I'm guessing it's a very high number compared to say, 30 years ago.
3. There's a feeling, probably tied into #1, that 'watching' may not really be the most productive use of time.
4. "you watching a movie? 'fraid it's going to run off? or try to pull something?"
They're not going anywhere, so there's no hurry.
Wombaticus Rex » Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:36 pm wrote:I have been trying to find a copy of American no-budget horror film "The Demon's Rook" for over a year now, so I'm just going to leave that here.
Nearly all of my favorite indie films of recent years are not American.
Fortunately, my most favorite film of the past 5 years is a product of God's Fa
vorite Country.
It's called "Blue Ruin" and it is among the most flawless marriages of writing, acting, and cinematography I've seen. There is no dead weight, not a single wasted second, and any given still is a frame-worthy photograph.
Although it is the sort of film that would surely benefit from "going in with no preconceptions," the story is so subversive, creative and unpredictable I kind of doubt reading an IMDB synopsis would be sufficient to spoil anything. Still, I won't include it here, only my absolute highest possible recommendation.
Wombaticus Rex » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:36 pm wrote:I have been trying to find a copy of American no-budget horror film "The Demon's Rook" for over a year now, so I'm just going to leave that here..
82_28 » Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:20 am wrote:Have you guys heard of this "Blair Witch Trial"? I hear it was totally indie and shot with no budget because it was just some young sleuthers documenting their findings and what happens is really scary.
JUST KIDDING!!!
This totally reminded me of my early twenties friends who were freaking out about BWT and told me I totally had to go see it. "Dude, it's all true!" type shit. Since I trusted their judgement I went to see it for myself and we were all into indie films. This is back when Tarantino was still considered indie for instance. All I can say is what I told them after the viewing:
"You guys fucking believed that shit was real?" Arguments of why they thought so ensued.
Carry on. Just making a joke.
Nordic » 29 Jan 2015 05:20 wrote:I realized that what I'm looking for are road trip movies.
I've seen "Little Miss Sunshine" of course. Trying to think of others.
Something darker. But naturalistic. Hm, Thelma and Louise suddenly comes to mind. I've seen that of course. Very glitzy, really, that one, whole thing looks like a commercial.
Luther Blissett » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:51 am wrote:Nordic: disdain or love for "mumblecore"?
I have to admit that a lot of it speaks to me. I loved Obvious Child, and am still thinking about the recurring RI themes in some Mark Duplass films like the almost science fictiony The One I Love and Safety Not Guaranteed.
I also enjoyed Frances Ha but I also understand the criticisms.
For other recent indie films I liked (that I can even remember right now):
Dear White People (fucking awesome)
Stoker (fucking awesome)
This is Where I Leave You
Electrick Children
Filth
Locke
Chef
The Guest
I know I'm missing a few that I really liked. Unfortunately none of these are really road movies. I'm wracking my brain for recent indie road movies.
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