Articles related to "Independent Film"



Catch "Exposure" and Stretch Your Imagination
Sci-Fi Channel's short-film series is a smorgasbord of the imagination.
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Celebrity Gossip - Oscar Nominations
Awards season in full force! The 2006 Academy Awards nominations were announced this morning. The only real surprise was the total takeover by the independent film world of the bastion of old line studio dominence, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Forty Shades of Blue
Ira Sachs's Forty Shades of Blue is a film layered with too much prime acting-flesh for its calcium deprived story skeleton to keep upright.
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IFC airs Gunslinger Girl
Independent Film Channel will add Gunslinger Girl to its Friday night "Grind Hour," starting in January.
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Me and You and Everyone We Know
Written and directed by Miranda July, who also assumes a starring role, Me and You and Everyone We Know was a 2005 winner at Sundance and Cannes.
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Mexican Dog Tales -- Amores Perros
Review of the initial film of Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu: <b><I>Amores Perros</I></b>
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Soderbergh's Bubble
Steven Soderbergh's Bubble is a solid, sparse, indie Mystery/Crime Drama that's been overshadowed by its own production and distribution.
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The Burial Society
A simple indie thriller and feature debut from Nicholas Racz; set in the fresh world of Jewish finance, The Burial Society is a new twist on the man-on-the-run indie film
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This Week in Film Festivals
A listing of film festivals around the globe for 04/08/07 to 04/14/07.
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WHY INDIE FILMS?
the article refers to the question as in the header and deals with a more baser issue of need to present a different point of view and its importance in context of cinema.
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The Academy's New Rules Regarding Internet Films
Last week, I reported on the Academy's clarification which prevented films broadcast first on the internet from being considered for Academy Awards. This week, my own commentary on the controversial ruling.
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Promote Independent Movies Online
In addition to traditional forms of advertising, the Internet provides inexpensive ways for filmmakers to promote their films through contests and websites.
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A Review of Once
The (Very) Little Movie That Could
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A Scanner Darkly
Richard Linklater's rotoscoped adaptation of Philip K. Dick's, A Scanner Darkly, is an adventurous, smart, original indie.
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Dead By Dawn: Exploring the Twisted Vision of Sam Raimi
Writer, director, and producer Sam Raimi wears many hats, but longtime fans will always remember him as the gifted, twisted, and at times revolutionary force behind arguably the coolest horror trilogy ever captured on celluloid, the Evil Dead.
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Director Bob Hercules
The documentary "Forgiving Dr. Mengele" explores the shocking idea of forgiving the Nazis.
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Jon Reiss' Cleopatra's Second Husband
Are you sick of quirky independent comedies? Jon Reiss presents a movie which redefines the term "quirk", placing it firmly into the arena of the repellant and odd. A husband and wife leave their home in the hands of a dubious housesitting couple. Upon their return, the house is trashed...and that's only the beginning of the cycle of dread which will consume them. Reiss plays his cards close to the vest before unveiling his macabre grand finale.
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Keaton's Missed Game 6
Michael Keaton's recent 16mm indie Game 6 is, as cast and crew admit, a film fueled by love of the story.
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Movie Review: Juno
Written by Diablo Cody and directed by Jason Reitman, this film about an unexpected pregnancy will speak to anyone who has felt like a stranger in his or her own skin.
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Norton is Down in the Valley
Edward Norton shows up in a role reminiscent of his Primal Fear career-starter in David Jacobson's indie Cannes pick Down in the Valley.
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Perfect Copy Short Film on DVD
Featuring Kenny Miller and Debi Storm, "Perfect Copy" portrays a woman who loses her mother, her identity, and her humanity during one frightening episode in her life.
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Portugal Events: Lisbon Festivals
From the parade of Festa de Santo António to the runners on Europe's longest bridge and Indie Lisboa, the Portuguese capital always has something going on.
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Review of Sundance Film Fest Winner:Frozen River
Despite an impressive oscar-calibre performance from lead actress, Melissa Leo, Frozen River suffers from a condescending script and juvenile metaphor.
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The Dead Girl Film Review
When a girl's body is found brutally mutilated in a field, independent stories of pain and grief are interwoven and suddenly come together.
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The New Breed of Film Producers
What does it take to make a film in 2008? Less than you think, but more than you might know until you read this article...
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The Night Listener
An adaptation of Armistead Maupin's novel, The Night Listener, is a new indie release directed by Patrick Stettner that stars Robin Williams and Toni Collette.
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Thumbsucker
Mike Mills' 2005 coming-of-age indie, Thumbsucker, is available on DVD and is well worth your purchase or rental dollars.
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Top Film Festivals: Northwest US
Film festivals are exciting, social and educational events that are dedicated to the craft of cinema. Here are highlights of the most innovative film festivals in the NW.
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What Is The Chumscrubber?
Arie Posin's The Chumscrubber (now available on DVD) has some great pieces that never quite complete the puzzle.
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Finding Cast and Crew for Indies
Through ingenuity and determination, two filmmakers found low-cost cast and crew to make their dreams come true.
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Heath Ledger Dead at 28
Australian actor was found in New York home surrounded by pills
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Inside Out '08: Lilies & Finn
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
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Ryan Gosling: The Biography
Though still quite young, Ryan Gosling has managed to resist the temptation of Hollywood. He has remained true to himself and has continued to deliver great performances.
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Summer in Danmark: The Copenhagen International Film Festival
Danes are handing out Golden Swans agian this summer! The Copenhagen International Film Festival is an annual summer event and it spotlights some great artistic talent.
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The World's Fastest Indian
Anthony Hopkins stars as the speed-obsessed Kiwi New Zealand with his sites set on breaking the world land speed record on his 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle
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Alternatives to Hollywood Blockbusters
Hollywood studios spend billions of dollars luring audiences to their biggest and shiniest blockbusters, while our continental counterparts continue to make smarter, subtler films. American audiences might not know what they are missing, and Hollywood would like to keep it that way.
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Summer of the Phoenix
A look at the rise of the careers of Joaquin and Summer Phoenix
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Holiday Calls for More than Shopping
Ohio is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But there’s more to do than just shop! Below a few non-mall shopping ideas, check out <I>other</I> fun (and some free) activities throughout the state. Consider candlelighting ceremonies, nature walks, and even an independent film festival—there’s an enjoyable activity for everyone in your family.
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The Warrior
A review of the film "The Warrior".
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Best Films of 1999
A continuation of the ten best films of 1999, with numbers six to ten.
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Jessie Daniels Video
Midas pop-rock artist Jessie Daniels claims the most played video on Gospel Music Channel for two consecutive weeks with “The Noise.”
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Oscar News: From The Host to No More Screeners!
A variety of Academy Awards news to pass along this week ... from the controversial decision by the MPAA and the major studios to stop sending screening tapes and DVD's to Academy members, to the announcement of the host for the 76th Annual Academy Awards ... and the Academy even forms a brand new council.
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The Complete Guide to the 74th Annual Oscars
The time for predictions is over ... it's time for the Oscars. Two days from the 74th Annual Academy Awards, here is a complete viewer's guide to the big show and everything you need to know for this year's Oscar experience.
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The 2003 Fall and Winter Film Preview
Yes indeed, it's September already! The summer is slowly leaving us, and it's time for the more "serious" fall and winter movie season, when we'll likely see the major Oscar contenders for the year. This week, in Part 1 of my fall and winter film preview, I look at the films to be released in September and October.
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A Brief Biography of Madonna in the 80s and 90s
Madonna has endured from the '80s into the '90s. And beyond?
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An Internet Movie Dramatizes Man's Descent To The Pits
A review of Internet movie "Jimmy Ritz."
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Assassin's Creed Video Contest
A new contest, sponsored by Independent Film Council, asks video game players to create their own 6 minutes mini-masterpiece on one of 5 assassination topics.
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Blair Witch Producer Robin Cowie
Robin Cowie, son of an entrepreneur, followed in his father's footsteps and took his love of film and knowledge of the Net and screen to Hollywood.
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Celebrities Glow at Golden Globes
Celebrities of film and TV were out in full force last night at the 63rd annual Golden Globes Awards sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
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CGN: Pong is back, Half-Life is gone
Continuing a recent trend, Hasbro will release an updated version of Pong before the holidays. Also, Half-Life won't be coming to a Mac near you anytime soon.
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