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| Author: | torrino [ Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:12 pm ] |
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This should be the thread that EVERYONE posts in. I can understand someone not tolerating subtitles, but, I'm sure you've seen some of these. These aren't necessarily cult films, but indies that people tend to befamiliar with. I'd like to create a big list, so PLEASE chip in. And, as always, discuss some of these films, because there's gotta be a reason behind their success. Here's some: Being John Malkovich Bowling for Columbine The Blair Witch Project Clerks The Crying Game Donnie Darko Election Life is Beautiful Lost in Translation Memento Monty Python and the Holy Grail My Big Fat Greek Wedding Napoleon Dynamite Reservoir Dogs Rushmore Y Tu Mama Tambien |
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| Author: | dolcevita [ Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:18 pm ] |
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*whines* Torri, There isn't a single Jim Jarmusch flick in that ENTIRE post. How could you do this to me? *wine* |
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| Author: | torrino [ Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:37 pm ] |
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Jim what's his face? Who's he? *searches imdb...discovers he's the guy who did Coffee and Cigarettes* Most of his films have been well received, but they haven't been big. I've yet to watch Dead Man... I'm going to add Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Donnie Darko to the list. Most of these movies should 1) be hits box office wise, or, 2) become cults and have some sort of following in their second stage (video release). |
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| Author: | Eagle [ Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:37 pm ] |
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Garden State Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Elephant |
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| Author: | Atoddr [ Fri Oct 15, 2004 8:05 pm ] |
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The Piano (Holly Hunter was great, but I hated the movie.) Fargo Lone Star Dancer In The Dark and finally.... The Passion Of The Christ |
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| Author: | bABA [ Fri Oct 15, 2004 8:14 pm ] |
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Hmm.. Now I'm left completely confused. Whats an Indie? |
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| Author: | Anonymous [ Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:20 am ] |
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Smoke should be added as well. And Star Wars. :-) Btw, Life of Brian and Meaning of Life by Pythons, are they 'independant' as well? I prefer them both to Holy Grail. |
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| Author: | Atoddr [ Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:18 pm ] |
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arsibABA wrote: Hmm.. Now I'm left completely confused. Whats an Indie? Basically, if I understand correctly, an independent film is made without studio control, both creatively and financially. Some people have argued that The Passion Of The Christ isn't an independent film, but it fits the criteria. It just made more money than the average independent film. |
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| Author: | dolcevita [ Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:38 pm ] |
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arsibABA wrote: Hmm.. Now I'm left completely confused. Whats an Indie? Not a film from Bollywood. What Atoddr said. And yes, Passion is an indie. We can't talk distribution so much anymore since alot of films get taken up by production compainies...and indies would be classified more like "indie-esque" films, because such films as Michael Moore's earlier stuff was clearly independant, but his last film had funding, etc, by a huge studio. Its still considered an Indie, IMO. |
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| Author: | Squee [ Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:54 pm ] |
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Ok. I LOVE Memento. I just think its an extremely creative concept, a great script, great acting. A great "ending" to a tragic story. In my top 10 all time list. I just think its tops. |
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| Author: | publicenemy#1 [ Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:39 pm ] |
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Um... The Good Girl City of God (I think this one is an Indie... Right?) Thirteen 21 Grams Can't think of any older ones. |
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| Author: | bABA [ Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:28 am ] |
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I had no idea so many of those movies on the list had no studio control |
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| Author: | andaroo1 [ Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:08 pm ] |
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Some of the biggest indies of all time: The Empire Strikes Back Return of the Jedi The Phantom Menace Attack of the Clones Revenge of the Sith All of them, paid for out of Lucas' pocket. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Sun Oct 17, 2004 5:51 pm ] |
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Ghost World Far From Heaven |
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| Author: | Maximus [ Sun Oct 17, 2004 5:55 pm ] |
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Rocky Horror? When I think cultish, I think whatshis face in drag doing a toy boy AND Susan Surandon. |
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| Author: | Magic Mike [ Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:52 pm ] |
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In my opinion NAPOLEON DYNAMITE was so big and is now so loved by so dang many mainstream moviegoers (it's especially popular in high schools) that it has become mainstream. THE PASSION is also one that was "intended" as an independent film while it was being made but it ends up being a mainstream film too due to its success and how loved it is by mainstream moviegoers. Others to add: MONSTER OPEN WATER ONE HOUR PHOTO SECRETARY IGBY GOES DOWN PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE KISSING JESSICA STEIN BOYS DON'T CRY ADAPTATION PIECES OF APRIL MAY 28 DAYS LATER (I don't know, is this one?) LAUREL CANYON (And is this one?) SHATTERED GLASS THE STATION AGENT CAMP SWIMMING POOL WHALE RIDER WINGED MIGRATION SPELLBOUND THE COOLER BOUND FREEWAY THE MACHINIST MEAN CREEK CHASING AMY RUN LOLA RUN TALK TO HER REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING IN AMERICA BEST IN SHOW A MIGHTY WIND DOGVILLE GINGER SNAPS LATTER DAYS SAVED! KINSEY MARIA FULL OF GRACE AMELIE SIDEWAYS REQUIEM FOR A DREAM THE VIRGIN SUICIDES ALMOST FAMOUS BILLY ELLIOT WONDER BOYS HIGH FIDELITY AMERICAN PSYCHO THE DEEP END MULHOLLAND DRIVE HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH IN THE BEDROOM |
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