falconfilms
03-23-2001, 03:57 PM
Here we go -- since the line that determines what is or is not an indie film has gotten very blurry recently, for the purposes of this list, I'd like to focus on the lower budget, smaller films which may, or may not have gotten much attention (at festivals or otherwise) Real IFC material...
10. Next Stop Wonderland -- Sleepless in Seattle for the indie set, only much better.
9. The Limey -- I don't know why more people didn't see this film. A solid revenge movie, with a little Soderbergh style exploring the nature of memories, and/or daydreams.
8. Pi -- Darren Aronofsky's first film, an ambitious thriller unlike any you have ever seen before.
7. Clerks -- It's raw, it's sloppy, but it is funny as hell.
6. Welcome to the Dollhouse -- I love this film. Junior High angst to the max.
5. sex, lies and videotape -- the one that started the latest indie explosion. Still holds up remarkably well.
4. Living in Oblivion -- An indie film about the making of an indie film. A must for anyone with any interest in the film interest. Funny, funny, funny. Steve Buscemi's rant (about 30 minutes in) is one of the funniest ever captured on film.
3. Lone Star -- Quiet, deliberately paced mystery in a Texas border town. Superb acting all around.
2. Reservoir Dogs -- and a new voice shall appear, and his name shall be Quentin, and the butt kicking shall begin...
1. Requiem for a Dream -- Cinematic descent into hell (times 4). Phenomenal filmmaking.
10. Next Stop Wonderland -- Sleepless in Seattle for the indie set, only much better.
9. The Limey -- I don't know why more people didn't see this film. A solid revenge movie, with a little Soderbergh style exploring the nature of memories, and/or daydreams.
8. Pi -- Darren Aronofsky's first film, an ambitious thriller unlike any you have ever seen before.
7. Clerks -- It's raw, it's sloppy, but it is funny as hell.
6. Welcome to the Dollhouse -- I love this film. Junior High angst to the max.
5. sex, lies and videotape -- the one that started the latest indie explosion. Still holds up remarkably well.
4. Living in Oblivion -- An indie film about the making of an indie film. A must for anyone with any interest in the film interest. Funny, funny, funny. Steve Buscemi's rant (about 30 minutes in) is one of the funniest ever captured on film.
3. Lone Star -- Quiet, deliberately paced mystery in a Texas border town. Superb acting all around.
2. Reservoir Dogs -- and a new voice shall appear, and his name shall be Quentin, and the butt kicking shall begin...
1. Requiem for a Dream -- Cinematic descent into hell (times 4). Phenomenal filmmaking.