The Indie Film Thread

[Scullery Maid]

Gincat,

I will definitely rent Down by Law. Tom Waits and John Lurie... that's all I need to convince me. I last saw John Lurie on a few episodes of Oz playing a prisoner... looking a little older, but still very handsome.

 

[MulletProof]

for those who understand this 'indie' concept....
is the film 'the sea inside' considered to be 'indie'....??...

i dont know, i think it's not hollywood-made but it's not considered 'independent' in Spain or spanish-spoken countries, more cultural rather than 'indie'.

can i just say...the whole 'indie' term has a different connotation in other countries..

 

[Hed_Kandi]

This is for all of you that enjoy watching a high quality independent film of deep emotional value or beautiful life stories.



I want to see:
"Nobody Knows" - Has anyone seen this film? Good?

www.ifcfilms.com has a description and trailer.

Seen nobody knows. Bought it off ebay a few months ago. The movie is incredibly heartbreaking. It's just very very heartbreaking. Amazingly acted and so natural that you feel like you're watching a documentary. Great Film!

 

[Hed_Kandi]

Last Life In The Universe

A Thai movie by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, influenced by Wong Kar Wai, with Tadanobu Asano (Ichi The Killer, Zatoichi) and cinematography by Christopher Doyle (most Wong Kar Wai films, Hero). A sublime, dreamy fraction of two lives running in parallel until fate brings them together as their worlds fall apart. If you like movies by Wong Kar Wai, Michelangelo Antonioni or Sophia Coppola, you mustn't miss this film.

http://www.palmpictures.com/videos/lastlifeintheuniverse.html

Excellent Choice. An amazing film.

 

[lostgirl]

i dont know, i think it's not hollywood-made but it's not considered 'independent' in Spain or spanish-spoken countries, more cultural rather than 'indie'.

can i just say...the whole 'indie' term has a different connotation in other countries..

I don't think there's a set definition for "indie" films. Some fims are financed independantly but on a large budget, others are financed partially by studios and patially indepandantly. I consider "indie" to be anything not mainstream hollywood.

 

[Taitai]

Yes, you're right..I can't believe I had mistaken it with Stalin!

However...no..shouldn't be moved to cult films, cult films are films with a huge obsessive following. Indie films are simply films that tell a wonderful story.

I agree, Garden State was wonderful.

Site for Goodbye, Lenin!
http://www.sonyclassics.com/goodbye/

Nobody Knows:
http://www.ifcfilms.com/ifcfilms?CAT0=3127&CAT1=6186&SHID=19905&AID=10111&CLR=red&BCLR=

Motorcyle Diaries:
www.motorcyclediariesfilm.com

I also want to see Y Tu Mama Tambien

Those are some of my favorite films!!

I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the following:

L HOMME DU TRAIN/MAN ON THE TRAIN (French) (**reminds me of Sliding Doors which is one of my favorite Indies)

BREAD AND TULIPS (Italian)

THE CUP (Bhutan)

 

[Hed_Kandi]

This is a great thread. I'm sending it to the top!

 

[lostgirl]

Those are some of my favorite films!!

I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the following:

L HOMME DU TRAIN/MAN ON THE TRAIN (French) (**reminds me of Sliding Doors which is one of my favorite Indies)

BREAD AND TULIPS (Italian)

THE CUP (Bhutan)

Is 'L'homme du train' the one with Daniel Auteil? by the same director of "The Girl on the Bridge" (also great BTW)? I may be mixing it up with something else... But if it's the film I'm thinking about than it's quite good.

 

[Hed_Kandi]

Is 'L'homme du train' the one with Daniel Auteil? by the same director of "The Girl on the Bridge" (also great BTW)? I may be mixing it up with something else... But if it's the film I'm thinking about than it's quite good.

For ANY film questions, I'd suggest checking out www.imdb.com or www.allmovie.com

 

[lostgirl]

OK!!!!! Thanks a lot

 

[Taitai]

Is 'L'homme du train' the one with Daniel Auteil? by the same director of "The Girl on the Bridge" (also great BTW)? I may be mixing it up with something else... But if it's the film I'm thinking about than it's quite good.

Yes that's one the one.
I've been meaning to watch Girl on the Bridge!

 

[lostgirl]

Yes that's one the one.
I've been meaning to watch Girl on the Bridge!

I really liked it. Daniel Auteil is great. I'd recommend it

 

[Taitai]

I really liked it. Daniel Auteil is great. I'd recommend it

Other films you might like (kind of the same genre

Les Soeurs Fachees - with Isabelle Huppert (loved this movie)
5 x 2 - goes through five stages of a relationship backwards
The Taste of Others - also about relationships

 

[lostgirl]

Other films you might like (kind of the same genre

Les Soeurs Fachees - with Isabelle Huppert (loved this movie)
5 x 2 - goes through five stages of a relationship backwards
The Taste of Others - also about relationships

Thank you so much! I'll check those out! I've seen The Taste of Others, and I really liked it, so it seems like we have similar tastes

 

[Taitai]

Thank you so much! I'll check those out! I've seen The Taste of Others, and I really liked it, so it seems like we have similar tastes

I think we do like the same movies!
Others that I love -
The Dinner Game
Yamakasi
Love me if you dare

All of these deal with class struggles so all very interesting.

 

[lostgirl]

I think we do like the same movies!
Others that I love -
The Dinner Game
Yamakasi
Love me if you dare

All of these deal with class struggles so all very interesting.

Love Me If You Dare is the most recent on my list of favorite French movies! I LOVE it! I haven't seen the other two, but I have a list to check out next time I go to the video store. Recent favorites over mine are
L'Auberge Espagnole
Happenstance
Bon Voyage

 

[Taitai]

Love Me If You Dare is the most recent on my list of favorite French movies! I LOVE it! I haven't seen the other two, but I have a list to check out next time I go to the video store. Recent favorites over mine are
L'Auberge Espagnole
Happenstance
Bon Voyage

I've seen Spanish apartment and Bon Voyage! Loved them too!! I MUST check out Happenstance.

There was also a recent film that I enjoyed. Can't remember the title but it was about a man who refused to leave the comfort of his parents' home and they were trying to devise ways to kick him out without hurting his feelings.

I also liked Brotherhood of the Wolf (even if it scared me and the story wasn't particularly great) only because of the awesome eye candy (Samuel Lebihan yum!)

 

[faust]

Delicatessen

I thought Good Bye Lenin and Happenstance sucked

If you want to see a MUCH better version of Happenstance, I suggest 12 Conversations About One Thing.

Also, I suggest Italian for the Beginners - such a sweet film

 

[lostgirl]

Delicatessen

I thought Good Bye Lenin and Happenstance sucked

If you want to see a MUCH better version of Happenstance, I suggest 12 Conversations About One Thing.

Also, I suggest Italian for the Beginners - such a sweet film

I thought it was "13 Conversations About 1 Thing"? If we're refferring to the same movie (which I think we are because the one I'm talking about had a similar theme as Happenstance) I preferred Happenstance- I liked the tone better, but I guess it depends on your tastes. I still haven't seen "Goodbye Lenin". "Delicatessen" was really good, but I liked "The City of Lost Children" better. It's by the same director, but it's quite uniue (and beautiful IMO)

 

[faust]

I thought it was "13 Conversations About 1 Thing"? If we're refferring to the same movie (which I think we are because the one I'm talking about had a similar theme as Happenstance) I preferred Happenstance- I liked the tone better, but I guess it depends on your tastes. I still haven't seen "Goodbye Lenin". "Delicatessen" was really good, but I liked "The City of Lost Children" better. It's by the same director, but it's quite uniue (and beautiful IMO)

doh! I got my numbers wrong Hmm, interesting difference of opinions. I thought the script was much better for 13, more complicated and grabbing. I liked The City of Lost Children too