Independent Films

Made in the 70s, Women in Cages is an exploitation film which still stands up today.

Feb 9, 2010 - Grant Osborn

Film director par excellence, Michel Gondry is capable of creating cinematographic magic from mere cardboard. His mind works in a different manner from the average human.

Feb 8, 2010 - Vera Ciria Jarrett

Filmmaking brothers Brad and Todd Barnes victoriously achieve a character-driven film. Anslem Richardson and Ana Reeder deliver charming performances as the odd couple.

Feb 5, 2010 - Denise Castillón

Despite consistent critical success, Woody Allen's recent films were modest commercial hits. For his next film, Allen allowed uncharacteristic happiness to feature.

Feb 5, 2010 - Karl Keely

Lars and the Real Girl is a perfect example of the quirky, indie approach to emphasizing the serious issues of isolation and loneliness within human nature.

Feb 2, 2010 - Andy Carrington

Following the mixed critical and commercial reaction to Stardust Memories, Woody Allen set off on a genre-hopping journey which saw consistent popular acclaim.

Feb 2, 2010 - Karl Keely

Director Anthony Burns premiered his feature film Skateland at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival to enthusiastic audiences.

Feb 2, 2010 - Teresa Wentz

HOWL exemplified the spirit of the festival by focusing on the fight for creative expression that was waged in a 1957 San Francisco courtroom.

Feb 1, 2010 - Teresa Wentz

The musical transformations of Bob Dylan continue to fascinate audiences, even forty years after the singer's emergence. Here are three of the best films about his work.

Feb 1, 2010 - Rachel Dale

Despite the success of his early pictures, such as Sleeper and Love And Death, Woody Allen looked to inject more maturity in to his movies, beginning with Annie Hall.

Jan 31, 2010 - Karl Keely

Capsule reviews of two recent overlooked independent films that subtly capture the spirit of J.D. Salinger's writing.

Jan 31, 2010 - Martin G. Wood

Often unrepresented, or worse yet, misrepresented in year's past, today's modern cinema has offered some delightful films featuring gay characters.

Jan 29, 2010 - Mark Williams

The film is filled with many wonderful scenes of family connection, homesickness and courage

Jan 26, 2010 - Badar Salem

Hobbits,tormented superheroes and blue aliens dominated the 21st century's first decade. In a perfect world the following films would have received the same attention

Jan 24, 2010 - Apostolos Kostoulas

Two great films by two of the most respected directors in the world did not receive the praise they deserved.

Jan 24, 2010 - Apostolos Kostoulas