The vast majority of indie films either glow with distinctiveness and originality or… well… radiate a toxic cloud of unfortunate stank. The following is a list of indie films you absolutely should at least try to watch before you shuffle off this mortal coil. Will you like all of them? Probably not. Hell, you’ll probably hate some of them. But like my cousin in Texas likes to say: “It’s better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick....

From the daily drudgery of subsistence living, Cheyenne is suddenly fighting a war on three fronts. She’s trying to break free of Alex and must settle her mother’s estate while arranging a memorial. Then she’s surprised by the return of her estranged sister Janelle (McKenzie Barwick) after years. Further complicating the situation is the fact that Janelle shows up with her 5-year-old son in tow, which Cheyenne did not know about....

The focus on character matters most when creating any type of thriller. Nick Turner and Rex New’s screenplay understands this and avoids the pitfalls of cliches that hamper 99 percent of modern Hollywood suspense pictures. The writers took care in creating the souls that move through their film’s violent world. Diego Tinoco does excellent work as “Felix,” an Ecuadorian immigrant trying for a better life in America who stumbles into one helluva bad situation....

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Perhaps the fact that the film is so inspired has something to do with the established camaraderie between fellow Marvel veterans. The franchise’s influence – the ebb and flow of the film, the swooping camera shots, the scope – is evident; only in this case, instead of the System’s victim becoming a superhero, a potential hero falls victim to the System. In the Russo brother’s capable hands, Cherry will speak to both millennials and older generations alike....

The filmmaker’s daughter, Louise Babeque, plays the unnamed teenage protagonist credited only as L’adolescente (The Adolescent). Since her only avenues to the outside world are video chats and social being, it’s clear that being confined to her house is taking quite a toll on the unnamed lead. Things become even worse due to calls dropping and the like. At night, the Adolescent’s dreams are set in a forest where she wanders about, crossing the path of many wayward souls....

Unfortunately, no discussion of films from the plastic fantastic 1980s would be complete without mentioning the works of John Hughes. The man who many people identify most with the decade’s films has a lot to answer for: the rise of Judd Nelson, the popularity of Simple Minds, and the development of an annoyingly superficial adolescent taxonomy system that hundreds of thousands of deluded fans have taken to heart after their umpteenth viewing of “The Breakfast Club....

Some filmmakers are born to tell stories of epic adventure, some to bring to life the exploits of fantasy heroes, and still others are content to tell smaller stories of life and love. And then there are those who like to film orgiastic displays of property damage. Our subject today, Hal Needham, could teach us all a thing or two about how best to jump a car over a moving train....

Glenn Tilbrook, solo artist and former member of the New Wave band Squeeze, arrives in Buffalo, NY, expecting to begin his own U.S. tour in an RV, as he had planned. But there’s no RV and this certainly isn’t a typical story about the career of a musician. There’s no obscurity, at least to the fans who come to see him perform at every stop, no bitterness, as he clearly enjoys what he does, and those who believe they’ve never heard of Tilbrook will soon be surprised in the first few minutes by the music and lyrics of “Tempted,” which is one of those songs on the radio that you hear and immediately get into....

Still wearing diapers, hand-fed by his parents and sleeping in a crib, despite appearing to be in his low-to-mid-thirties, Andy’s (Johnny Simmons) arrested development is too much for his girlfriend (Odette Annable) to deal with anymore. After she leaves him, Andy is forced to confront his life and, with the help of his equally child-like friend Bunky (Ethan Suplee), makes the conscious decision to finally grow up. Sure, it’s mainly a one-note affair, but the execution is funny and, for a comedy short, that’s pretty much what you want to see....

As Brahn Forh Lobster leaves work at the funeral home, Hagettah accosts him, begging for help. She tells him she is a homeless old woman who needs to borrow his phone to call her brother to pick her up. Brahn Forh refuses, so she begs him for a ride to somewhere where she can make a phone call. They drive to the gas station, but it’s closed. They drive to the motel, which is also closed....

Bill’s fly fishing is not going so well, as Devin is splashing and stomping and disturbing the usually scenic river spot. Even still, the older man agrees to help the desperate younger one. He gives him dry clothes and a lift into the nearby town. Over a thank you meal at a diner, Devin explains that he owes several thousand dollars due to his screw-up. Bill discloses that he, too, is in a tight spot, money-wise....

Johnny and Sarah are Irish immigrants on their way to the land of opportunity. They come to New York City in search of the American dream. And they come to America with their two daughters in tow to start anew, particularly after the tragic loss of their son, Frankie. But the glitter and glamour of the dream and the big city lights fades quickly as the family takes residence in an impoverished part of town and tries to settle down....

As the mischievous pair sneak off into the linen closet for a shag and smoke, Grace inadvertently sets off the fire alarm. The two run to the basement, where they find a magical swimming pool. When they dive in, the pair are transformed back to their youth. Grace has both breasts restored, and Mido is hot again. When they leave the water, they transform back to their normal selves....

The Roots of Kacmun 1. Older Roots Kacmun has a long history, dating back to the early civilizations, when it was used as a prosperous and unifying symbol. The expression was commonly used to describe social gatherings and celebrations, signifying the coming together of people from different backgrounds. 2. The growth of linguistics In response to the changing linguistic landscape, “kacmun” has undergone changes in both spelling and pronunciation over time....

I got to sit with director Marcellus Cox and Mickey Hardaway stars Rashad Hunter and David Chattam, discussing the film’s achievements, global appreciation, and intended impact on the viewers. From casual days and personal experiences on sets to the more profound understanding of film’s socio-political importance, here is what Mickey Hardaway means from the voices who made the film possible. How has the experience of seeing Mickey Hardaway reach so many festival screenings been?...

Moja (Loti Kovacic) is 10 years old and is trying to hold her family together after her mom died. Moja’s father, Milos (Gregor Bakovic), is now distant and lost. Her 20-year-old sister, Vesna (Mackenzie Mazur), is trying her darnedest to ignore her pregnancy. But Moja preoccupies herself with it, searching for free baby clothes, cribs, and the like. Moja’s quest brings her into the lives of Miranda (Claudia Karvan) and Miranda’s daughter Danger (Flora Feldman)....

Apparently, the characters in “Episode III” will all be sporting the shaggy 70s hairdos of the likes of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in “Episode IV,” so that there isn’t any kind of lapse in continuity. It’s great that George is dealing with this issue by hiring hairdressers to come in and turn his entire cast into your basic Iggy Pop wannabe indie rocker plaguing the music scene today. If he didn’t, then I’m sure we’d all have major trouble piecing these movies together into one major epic saga....

The film starts with a visibly confused Elizabeth stumbling to her ominously empty school, dialing the police from a pay phone, and screaming into the receiver. The next time we see her, she is talking to psychiatrist Philippa Horwood (Embeth Davidtz) about what she and her classmates were doing in a hole in the forest floor. As Hamm’s film later reveals, there are two versions of what occurred and why Elizabeth is the lone survivor....

Awkwardly marrying B-level horror with DTV sci-fi, Verot’s film, which he co-wrote with Ken Janssens, is essentially bifurcated, beginning by teasing out a compelling haunted house mystery. Then the intrigue deepens with the emergence of a demonic presence that can seemingly move through the house’s ventilation system and has a penchant for showing up just as a character turns a corner. However, the second half switches almost entirely to science fiction, as Rodger is forced to solve his mother’s equation....