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Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The article discusses the competitive landscape among indie film distributors A24, Neon, and Mubi, highlighting their different strategies, recent acquisitions, and positioning at major film festivals like Cannes, as they vie for dominance in the indie film market.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
The US film "Anora," directed by Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant achievement for American indie cinema. The film, a darkly humorous drama about an exotic dancer and a Russian oligarch's son, was praised for its humanity. The Grand Prix went to the Indian film "All We Imagine as Light," and other notable awards included a special jury prize for the Iranian film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" and best actress for Karla Sofia Gascon in "Emilia Perez."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Variety asked writers and editors to suggest their favorite lesser-seen films of 2023. Some of the overlooked movies include "Afire," a perceptive portrait of a young novelist, "Cat Person," a tension-filled adaptation of the viral short story, "Fancy Dance," a coming-of-age story featuring Lily Gladstone, "Joy Ride," a hilarious road-trip comedy, and "Land of Gold," a soulful road trip exploring human understanding. Other recommendations include "Last Stop Larrimah," a wild true crime documentary, "Missing," a captivating thriller, "Monica," an understated drama with a trans lead, "Monster," an emotional Japanese film, and "Polite Society," a high-octane mashup of genres.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Director Kelly Reichardt has a group of actors who are eager to work with her time and time again, including Michelle Williams, who stars in her latest film "Showing Up." Reichardt's resources have grown since her first collaboration with Williams, but she still works with small budgets and often in and around Portland, Ore. Reichardt's lack of hierarchy on set also manifests onscreen, in some of Reichardt's artistic choices. Reichardt is described as a "genius" by Williams and a "rascal" by Hong Chau, who makes her Reichardt debut in "Showing Up."