Indie Movies
Independent movie reviews from film festivals, theaterical releases, video-on-demand, home video and streaming.
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Goodnight Mommy
Twin boys suspect their bandaged mother isn't who she says in this nerve-shredding horror.
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Eden
A consistently engaging human survival story that makes for a suspenseful popcorn flick.
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The Return of the Atom (TIFF Review)
The Return Of The Atom is an earnest but tepid and tedious attempt to record an immensely important and criminally under-discussed moment in the progression of the 21st century.
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February (TIFF Review)
An indie horror directorial debut from Osgood Perkins that's too busy trying to be clever to realize how dumb it truly is.
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Party Girl
With the lead cast as herself, this film is too personal to be engaging.
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Jack (TIFF Review)
Put aside the status quo and step into the shoes of madman Jack Wunterburg.
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The Missing Girl (TIFF Review)
This low-key, diverting mystery film showcases a fantastic lead performance and supporting cast.
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Bienvenue à F.L. (TIFF Review)
The more things change, the more they stay the same in this lean, partially satisfying doc on teens and their strifes.
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Demon (TIFF Review)
A truly unique take on the all-too-crowded possession sub-genre, but is it worth the strenuous journey?
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Green Room (TIFF Review)
A brutal, sickening and fantastic thriller that constantly subverts expectations.
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How Heavy This Hammer (TIFF Review)
A quietly devastating family drama that perfectly blends form and content.
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Blind
A strong visual emphasis on the sensory experience and a gorgeous original score makes Blind pure cinema.
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The Beauty Inside
This fun, high-concept romantic comedy casts 123 different actors in the same role.
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Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
The latest reflection on Steve Jobs' life seems overly eager to compensate for all the hero worship of past films on its subject.
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Addicted to Fresno
A sisterly comedy banking on bad behavior to fuel its ho-hum comedy.
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Blood Cells
An intense passage through the bleak and beautiful terrain of a distressed mind and the accompanying British landscape.
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Mistress America
An old-fashioned comedy about Generation Y wanderers.
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We Come as Friends
A raw glimpse into South Sudan that lacks conciseness, but mostly works due to its elemental, figurative approach.
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Grandma
The perfect vehicle for Lily Tomlin to prove her comedic prowess and how it's only improved with age.
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Digging for Fire
Digging for Fire is a deceptively low-key hangout comedy turns into a fascinating exploration of commitment.
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6 Years
Distances itself from other flawed relationship narratives with excellent acting and a subversion of gender roles.
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Fort Tilden
Fort Tilden is a bumpy ride at times, but it remains a charming expedition.
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Tom at the Farm
You can’t say that Xavier Dolan is one for slowing down. The 25 year old director/writer/actor/editor/costume designer (only a few of his credits) has made five films since 2009. Tom at the Farm is his fourth, and it’s a...
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The Great Man
Succeeds in capturing the male bond and its significance in manhood.
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The Kindergarten Teacher
A child prodigy and his obsessive teacher make for a hauntingly evocative but ambiguous tale.
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How to Change the World
This documentary about the founder of Greenpeace is both nostalgic and moving.
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Catch Me Daddy
A bleak, impressive directorial debut whose dreariness is matched with a haunting, poetic beauty.
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Homme Less
An unstructured but curious look at one disadvantaged man's quest for the American dream.
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They Look Like People (Fantasia Review)
Tough to recommend as a viewing experience, but as an experiment in cinematic mood placement this one fires on all cylinders.
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Call Me Lucky
Humor and poignancy collide in this surprisingly moving doc about the best comedian you’ve never heard of.