Top 9 Films of 1999
1999 is generally considered to be one of the greatest years in cinema, and I couldn’t agree more. After recently stumbling upon another priceless gem from that year (see #8), […]
Category Archives: Indie Spotlight
All Things “Shining”
The camera creeps stealthily toward the open door of a bathroom as a young boy named Danny looks intently into the mirror. His voice alternates between normal tones and a […]
Lawrence Michael Levine on “Gabi on the Roof in July”
Every indie filmmaker has their own distinctive way of capturing “naturalism” on film. In this exclusive, in-depth interview, New York filmmaker Lawrence Michael Levine provides a step-by-step analysis of how […]
Grace Folsom on “Things I Don’t Understand”
The acclaimed indie drama, “Things I Don’t Understand,” is notable for many reasons. It marks the second directorial feature of New York filmmaker David Spaltro, who earned praise for his […]
My Favorite Performance of 2011
I saw David Schwimmer’s “Trust” on a triple bill at Chicago’s Lake Street screening room back in the early Spring of 2011. It was the last film of the day, […]
Tyler Ross: An Appreciation
Every once in a while, an actor comes along who absolutely floors you. Though some actors are singled out primarily for their ability to leave their teeth-marks all over the […]
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