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A user-created list of 50 movies that are considered independent films, ranging from classics like The Terminator and Life of Brian to recent hits like Sideways and Memento. See the ratings, genres, directors, and stars of each film, and vote or comment on the list.
Oct 18, 2018 · A subjective and eclectic selection of American indie movies from 2000 to 2018, featuring directors from Christopher Nolan to Josephine Decker. The list covers various genres, styles, and themes, and explores the challenges and opportunities of independent cinema in the digital age.
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- Before Sunrise (1995) "Before Sunrise" feels like the ultimate indie movie, because it's the perfect example of what indie movies do best — the entire film is literally just Ethan Hawke's Jesse and Judy Delpy's Céline talking.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) It seems wild to think that the Monty Python troupe had trouble getting funding to make a movie, but a lot of the love for "Monty Python's Flying Circus" came much later.
- Moonlight (2016) Cited by both The New York Times and The Guardian as one of the best films of this century so far, "Moonlight" was well deserving of its Best Picture win at the 2017 Academy Awards — even if the kerfuffle surrounding the way it was announced stole some of its thunder and is what people remember most about the big moment.
- Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) Other than horror films, indie movies of the 1980s were largely the realm of film nerds and fans of the avant-garde. While there are several movies that served as a sea change and paved the way for the mainstreaming of indie movies in the next decade, one of the first and most important was Steven Soderbergh's debut film, "Sex, Lies, and Videotape."
A personal list of favorite indie movies from various genres and directors, such as Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, and Woody Allen. See the titles, ratings, summaries, and cast of each movie on IMDb.
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies).
4 days ago · IndieWire staffers select the best indie films of each year from 2000 to 2023, based on budget, country of origin, and artistic vision. See the list of 24 titles, from "Requiem for a Dream" to "Past Lives", and their runners-up.
Apr 28, 2023 · Richard Brody shares his list of the past century’s best indie movies, from such classics as Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” to the relatively unknown “Privilege.”
