Indy Films/Thinking Films (23 titles)
Not all these films are Independant movies. But they might be Indy-esque, have moments of Indy-ness, or characters that are Indy-ish. Basically, this whole thing is an Indy-ism.
70.8% from 65 members
Garden State
Zach Braff makes his debut as writer and director and creates a unique atmosphere for all the characters to take advantage of - everyone has a little bit fucked up about themselves, but in this film, nobody cares.
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Garden State
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard
Director: Zach Braff
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Aspiring actor living in Los Angles, Andrew "Large" Largeman (Braff) has managed to avoid a visit to his hometown in New Jersey and the inevitable confrontation with his father. But as he reconnects with the place once he returns, a twist of fate introduces him to Sam (Portman), a quirky young ..read more »
65%
from 48,576 members
The Last Kiss
I'm a big Zach Braff fan. He didnt write or direct this one, but it's easy to see why he got involved. The script and soundtrack have a songful of Braffness.
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The Last Kiss
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Zach Braff, Casey Affleck, Rachel Bilson
Director: Tony Goldwyn
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From Academy Award-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis (Crash) comes a film about close-knit, twenty-something college friends who are reaching an emotional crossroads in their lives. Zach Braff (Garden State) heads an all-star ensemble cast that includes Jacinda Barrett (Bridget Jones: The Edge of ..read more »
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from 17,904 members
Brick
I'm a big fan of this film. There is no other teen film out there that is doing this kind of thing (as far as i know!). Its Columbo for the Adolescent. Or Poirot on Smack. Great Direction. Excellant plot!
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Brick
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Lukas Haas
Director: Rian Johnson
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Brick follows the path of the hard-boiled noir mystery but wittily and bracingly immerses itself in a modern-day Southern California high school. Student Brendan Frye (Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Mysterious Skin) prefers being an outsider and he stays that way until the day that his ex-girlfriend Emily (..read more »
61%
from 22,139 members
Angel-A
This is the first french film that I've ever watched with any real interest. A subtitled beauty - shot entirely in black and white.
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Angel-A
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Serge Riaboukine, Jamel Debbouze, Gilbert Melki
Director: Luc Besson
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ANGEL-A follows self-described liar and shady businessman Andre (Jamel Debbouze), who is down on his luck and owes Parisian gangsters money. In a desperate and weak state, Andre finds himself on the edge of one of the City of Light's majestic bridges, ready to plunge into the river below. After one ..read more »
68%
from 6,191 members
The Squid And The Whale
This is a really clever film, and yet the plot is so simple. This turned me into a Jeff Daniels fan (after Dumb and Dumber of course!)
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The Squid And The Whale
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg
Director: Noah Baumbach
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Based on the true childhood experience of director Noah Baumbach and his brother, this quirky, offbeat and hilarious black comedy illustrates the real life struggles of a family splintered by divorce. The Squid and The Whale tells the story of the patriarch of an eccentric Brooklyn family who once ..read more »
66%
from 15,765 members
Broken Flowers
Bill Murray in a similar role to Lost in Translation. And for anyone who has watched Invasion on TV, look out for Alexis Dziena in a full frontal display!! haha!!
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Broken Flowers
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Bill Murray, Jeffrey Wright, Sharon Stone
Director: Jim Jarmusch
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Winner of the 2005 Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, the film tells the story of Don Johnston (Bill Murray), a man overflowing with wealth but void of emotion. On the day that his most recent girlfriend (Julie Delpy) has given up on him for good, he learns, through an anonymous letter, that ..read more »
57%
from 27,150 members
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
A great idea for a film. If you havent seen, then I think you should.
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Elijah Wood
Director: Michel Gondry
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ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND is an unconventional romance told in the abstract, inventive, and comedic storytelling style of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Like his scripts for ADAPTATION and BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, this plot works off of a relatively complex idea that is easier explained ..read more »
66%
from 91,849 members
Pan's Labyrinth
Another Foreign entry. You must of heard of this film cos everybody raved about it. it doesnt disappoint.
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Pan's Labyrinth
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Ivana Baquero, Sergi Lopez, Maribel Verdu
Director: Guillermo del Toro
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Accompanied by her parents, Ofelia moves from a large Spanish city to a more rural area in the North of the country. Faced with the upheaval of moving home, an abusive stepfather and the general unpleasantness surrounding Franco's victory in 1944, Ofelia enters an imaginary world of creatures and ..read more »
77%
from 79,471 members
London
This really is a great film. Chris Evans and Jason Statham both show that they really can act. Both of them leave their standard jock and action hero roles behind for this arty film about a break-up.
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London
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Jessica Biel, Chris Evans, Kelli Garner
Director: Hunter Richards
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Not the city. The woman. Understandably, now that his passionate but stormy relationship with London (Jessica Biel) has ended, Syd (Chris Evans) has become a total wreck. While numbing himself senseless with drugs and alcohol, he discovers London's friends are throwing her a going-away bash. ..read more »
49%
from 3,307 members
Thumbsucker
Every Actor and Actress turns in a great performance in this film.
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Thumbsucker
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio
Director: Mike Mills
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Music-video director Mike Mills's feature-length debut, 'Thumbsucker', is an offbeat, unique film about the trials and tribulations of a relatively normal family living in Oregon. The black comedy stars Lou Pucci as Justin Cobb, a 17-year-old who still sucks his thumb, infuriating his tough father, ..read more »
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from 9,079 members
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