Cannes Film Festival: Do You Like Independent Movies?

by SodaHead Film Posted 2011/05/11 21:06:31

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It's the first day of the Cannes Film Festival, people. That means movie stars and film enthusiasts alike are basking in the French Riviera sun while dabbling in a bunch of independent movies.

The Washington Post suggests a handful of independent flicks worth keeping track of at the Cannes Film Festival, including "Midnight in Paris" (a Woody Allen film), "The Tree of Life" (starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn) and "This Must Be the Place" (starring Sean Penn -- yeah, he gets around.)

Are you a fan of independent flicks?

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diggers story 2011/05/12 07:52:34

Yes

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Love indies... creative genius on a shoestring

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veli.mert.963 2013/01/07 21:45:45

Yes

It is important to have a spread of talents and ideas and it is too be encouraged. It is a pity it is so hard to fund, like all other good things!

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HappiestGirl 2011/05/18 15:31:47

No

I used to until I realized that they were no longer entertainment, but just new forms of political propaganda. On the rare occasion that I find one that's purely entertainment, like Reservoir Dogs or Fargo, I still like them.

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Bob DiN 2011/05/18 07:41:30

Yes

A few are good,

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Xerxes,Phantom of PHAET 2011/05/17 21:48:09

Yes

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actually i prefer to answer all of the above even tho independent films have filtering system somewhat, terrible films do slip thru

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Michael McFascist 2011/05/17 18:07:48

Yes

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love em

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oldlady 2011/05/17 16:12:16

Yes

I do enjoy them alot!

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jeniijo!BN! 2011/05/17 02:40:46

Yes

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It seems the only way to get a unique plot.. that doesn't follow the Hollywood formula of "what sells" is to see an independent films.. I remember one called something about 2 couches .. or something like that it starred Juliette Binoche and William Hurt. Did anyone ever hear of this one.. a psychiatrist in New York (Hurt) and a dancer in Paris decide they need a vacation.. and they put their homes up in an ad and they don't know each other but they end up exchanging homes to get away for a bit. .. ends up Hurt's patients don't know that BInoche isn't a shrink.. and they start telling her their problems.. and she is pretty good although she isn't a certified shrink .. and BInoche's lovers keep bothering Hurt and he tries to enjoy his break.. and he starts counseling them.. it was a good one..

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Aiwass 2011/05/17 02:19:17

Yes

They are my favorite films of all.

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wtxwoman 2011/05/17 02:01:55

Yes

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I like a lot of them, but some look like they were shot in the back yard with a Sony.

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wtxwoman 2011/05/17 02:01:54

I like a lot of them, but some look like they were shot in the back yard with a Sony.

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wtxwoman 2011/05/17 02:01:55

I like a lot of them, but some look like they were shot in the back yard with a Sony.

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Auntie M 2011/05/17 01:36:05

Yes

Good Will Hunting; Precious; Black Snake Moan; Sling Blade; Fargo; 21 Grams; Sid & Nancy; Best In Show; The Thin Red Line; Little Miss Sunshine; Sunshine Cleaning; Being John Malkovich; I Am A Sex Addict (very funny); Jackie Brown; Pulp Fiction; Bagdad Cafe; Whale Rider; The Gods Must Be Crazy; Happy Accidents; The Spitfire Grill; Do Th Right Thing; Very Bad Things, Lars And The Real Girl; The Cooler; Damage; Tender Mercies; The Matador; SherryBaby; The Secretary; Blue Velvet; Ulee's Gold; The Conversation; This Is Spinal Tap; The Brother From Another Planet; TransAmerica; Girl 6; My Beautiful Laundrette - and many, many more!

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Chris - The Rowdy One! #187 2011/05/16 20:36:17

Yes

I prefer them but now it is starting to get silly with big name actors staring in independant movies. Sadly, it is another genre that may be getting watered down.

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EastIndianFemme 2011/05/16 02:27:27

Yes

Yes I do. I own a few Indie flicks myself!!

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Cptfreakout . 2011/05/15 08:50:45

Yes

I love the indies Hollywood is ok for mindless over done silliness but a good indie is an adventure for the true cinema lover .

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Medulla Oblongata 2011/05/14 16:21:08

Yes

A lot of the best movies are Indie.

So, yeah, I like 'em.

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Cold Warrior 2011/05/13 21:58:20

No

About as much as eating my own vomit. What a bunch of self absorbed, approval seeking twits. I've never seen an independent film worth the time to watch

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Keen Tojones 2011/05/13 18:09:41

Yes

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Please, let's keep the real art.

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moviebuff 2011/05/13 16:58:04

Yes

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I love indies man. As much as I like the commercially successful movies, Indies have a greater artistic merit. It's like all the situations of the characters is that much more magnified. It hits you like lightening and makes you feel.

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JoeBtfsplk 2011/05/13 15:28:42

Yes

best

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Tigger Too 2011/05/13 07:17:44

Yes

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I love independent films, because most of them are much smarter, thoughtful and intelligent than the usual movie theater fare. If you want gazillion-dollar budget flicks, with car chases and stuff exploding and all kinds of special effects, go see a blockbuster at your local Imax. If you want to see a low-budget movie with great stars and meaningful plot and dialogue, then independent films are for you. Also, most of these little movies receive high critical acclaim.

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Meng 2011/05/13 04:27:51 (edited)

Yes

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They have much more freedom in production. I don't really like Hollywood films. I prefer films that are, you know, good.

Without independent cinema we wouldn't have masterpieces like this:

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EastInd... to Meng 2011/05/16 02:30:21

I have this movie, Mulholland Drive; weird but twisted!!

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Kaimeso 2011/05/12 22:08:25

Yes

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With Independent movies many times we can get something other than the canned, 3 scene, corporate Hollywood production. Some of them of course are just crap, but overall I tend to look closer at Independents.

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CassieRosaVioletta 2011/05/12 19:09:26

Yes

Some real geniuses emerge at these types of film festivals...I'm especially glad that a while back, this one got noticed:

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Luxxie 2011/05/12 13:29:35

Yes

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Of course...since my favorite movie is "Boys don't cry".

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Orchid Flowers 2011/05/12 10:21:56

Yes

The President's Barber is one of my favorites.

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Just_Pietzche 2011/05/12 10:18:53

No

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Most of them are pretentious and boring. Once in a while a good one comes out, but it's rare.

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Early in the Morning 2011/05/12 10:06:44

No

I prefer the good old days of the communism.Nothing beats a sovietic film

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Cat 1017 to Early i... 2011/05/12 13:06:51

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How is Obama related in anyway to this poll?....DAMN, you need to get OVER IT!!!!!...MY GOD!!!

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Early i... to Cat 1017 2011/05/12 13:17:42

+2

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Cat 1017 to Early i... 2011/05/12 13:33:37

I see, I see....Some have gone off the deep end...and whoever this nut is, he just did...

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ButterbeerMe 2011/05/12 09:04:02

Yes

I think The Tree of Life looks kind of interesting.

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diggers story 2011/05/12 07:52:34

Yes

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Love indies... creative genius on a shoestring

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Nuke 2011/05/12 07:39:07

Yes

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There can be some pretty brilliant ones out there.

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sundance 2011/05/12 06:41:58

Yes

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Some of the best and most original films I have ever seen were first seen either in Cannes or Sundance. Is nice to see what people can do when free of the bottom line and the popularity contest that is Hollywood...

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Shadow's Companion 2011/05/12 06:17:56

Yes

However, a good movie is a good movie, no matter who releases it.

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dm 2011/05/12 05:31:05 (edited)

Yes

Most are bad some are good.

Last ones I saw were HAPPY ENDINGS and PLEASE GIVE .

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Sonic 2011/05/12 05:22:35

Yes

"The Hero of Time" was an independent fan film from BMB finishes. It epitaphs why I like independent films. It's not all about the money at that stage. It's more about making the movie. Hollywood will put out any crap to make money *cough* twilight *cough*.

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Lord Nils 2011/05/12 04:38:48

No

I did at one time, until they all became cookie cutter films.

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