The fact that this top 10 list doubles as its own investigation into what it means to be an "indie film" is a genius. Every spot on the list fits a different definition.
Cinefix was acquired by IGN, but they were originally their own thing. But I like the acquisition because they have better funding and can make more videos every month. We used to only get one, but now it’s at least 2 or 3
Gotta love this channel. The writing and the choices are always on point. In a era flooded with superhero movies, Cinefix reminds me whats to love in films.
A24 is without a doubt the current master of the indie scene. At this point Indies are the only new films worth actually watching. The studio system has devolved so much into the routine that you rarely get anything new.
I think limited series have taken up the helm of good studio movies. These days, like you said, studio films feel so formulaic, but then you get shows like Severance and Succession and Our Flag Means Death, so so good.
A24 literally produce mostly shit, most of their movies are elevated "deep, symbolic" horror or quirky annoying Garden State core comedies. the only great movie they've ever released are is Under the Silver Lake. also their fans who act as if A24 make the movies and don't credit the real directors are the worst
It’s too bad that Repo Man from 84 wasn’t on the list.. but maybe we can get a “ top 10 cult movies “ or something like that anyway great work as always keep on going 😎
@@alejandrovargasaguilar6180 The musical from 2008 is called Repo! The Genetic Opera. Repo Man is the cult classic from 1984 starring Emilio Estevez and Harry Dean Stanton. Also not to be confused with Repo Men, the 2010 film starring Jude Law and Forrest Whitaker.
Pulp Fiction was the first indie film I saw that people would consider indie, and it blew my 14 year old mind. I had just never seen anything like that before. I got very into movies after that, so I always have this soft spot for it whenever any of these lists crop up.
Another excellent list, though it would have been nice to directly explore the world of indie comedy, from classics such as "Monty Python and The Holy Grail" and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" on to modern classics like "Small Apartments" and "Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus".
I love your work, the depth and variety of research, the coherence of the argument, and the care with which the script draws conclusions and expresses appreciations of different films. As a serious reader/spectator, I honestly thank this channel for providing quality content. I want this these type of friends in my life. :')
Lola Rennet (Run, Lola, Run) is my pick for best indie film, such an innovative action film of how outcomes change based on the slightest decisions, all while set to a techno beat and shot entirely in Berlin.
Thanks! I was getting a little bit worried, and disappointed you weren't talking about Cassavetes. And I was so excited to see my two favorites: Jarmusch and Linklater!
12:26 "We have to concede that plenty of indies are perfectly-comfortable to watch with your mother." and _Blue Velvet_ pops up on screen. If there's one person you don't want to be sitting next to when Dennis Hopper starts screaming "BABY'S COMIN' HOOOOOMMEE!", it's your mother.
Man CineFix videos always make me want to get my shit together and start writing my own scripts/storyboards. This one even more than most! Cinema, and channels that make good videos about it, are truly magical.
I discovered "Cassavetes" movies only recently... and it was a shock . All of his movies feel alive, chaotic and honest. I think the last one "Love Streams" is his great achievement and masterpiece !
Killing of a Chinese Bookie and A Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown are probably both among my 100 all-time fav's. Bonus: his daughter, Xan, made a documentary about the obsessed owner-manager of a 1970s-era independent cable channel showing movies in LA ("Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession") and the documentary is a cinephile's kaleidoscopic candy store of superlative clips and masterful storycraft. Highly, highly recommended.
@@haplosdog3265 Yes, absolutely -- and in fact as I was typing it I had the distinct feeling that something wasn't right. I remember thinking, "Wow, I never realized how on-the-nose that title is."
reservoir dogs was the first that came to my mind. after seeing all the possible candidates in this video I would say In Bruges and Memento. masterpieces that are among my favourite movies of all time.
for me, its: 1. Good Time 2. Oldboy 3. Reservoir Dogs 4. O Lucky Man! 5. Leon the Professional 6. Amelie 7. Memento 8. Fantastic Planet 9. About Time 10. Uncut Gems
It nice seeing Memento getting the recognition it deserves. Christopher Nolans best film to date, imo. And my favorite film of all time. Would be nice to see Guy Pearce and Christopher Nolan work together again.
I agree with the fact that indie = fresh, but to me a key element that you did not discuss (although indirectly when talking about budget) is that indie movies are usually not advertised a lot (they work more with word of mouth) and especially the lack of A-list actors
I'm so glad you guys are starting to recognize Harmony Korine as the brilliant director that he is, albeit a very acquired taste. The same goes for Jim Jarmusch with Stranger Than Paradise.
Check out "CineMetal" T-Shirts. There's a design juxtaposing Korine with the logo for the band "Korn". No design yet for Jarmusch; maybe "Jane's Addiction" would work.
damn... that last monologue from shadows was something else. Its rare you see such a modern performance in a movie from that era. That ones going on the watchlist for sure.
I was just thinking a few days ago about indie movies and what the label really meant, then BAM! Great timing indeed, and also great to see the correct number one pick. 🙂
Stranger Than Paradise - dir. Jim Jarmusch REALLY deserves one of these top 10 spots. Happy it got a mention in the final slot, but man, what an influential piece of cinema
Thank you so much for including "Killer of Sheep" - when I watched it for the first time, it truly struck me as maybe the most intelligent film I had ever seen, and that without even trying to be. Amazing piece of art!
god damn what a masterclass of a video and top list, probably one of the best top tens i've ever seen in my life, even tho i don't agree with half of the list, i totally understand the picks
SL&V might be important, since it's arguably the movie that began the indie boom that followed in the 90's... but the movie itself sucked. It sucked powerful hard. Spike Lee threw a fit when SLV beat out Do The Right Thing for the Palm D'or, and I'm inclined to side with him in this instance.
Fantastic list! Very much enjoyed how it explored what it means to be an indie and you cited so many wonderful films. Loved the point that a good indie seems fresh and a great one seems timeless- what an insight. The whole time I was waiting to see Cassavetes so glad Shadows landed at one.
Thank you. Thank you for staying true to yourselves and us (your fans). Thanks for not following the flock and steadily dumbing down your writing and content to appeal to an ever increasing amount of simpletons and huge numbers of those whom can't speak or define words with more than 3 syllables! This series has stayed amazing because of the spot on writing and the amazing work of the voice talent. You and this series are amazing and I love it!
My favorite Cassavetes films aren't the ones he directed but starred in, like The Dirty Dozen and The Tempest. That's a decent list, saw almost all of them.
I need to watch Shadows, Most of the movies on the list I watched when they came out, and I was too young to comprehend most of them. Time for a rewatch of a few of those.
I’ve loved the feeling indie films give me watching them since I was a kid. And finding a new good indie film always excites me. Cinefix has put together this list that has spoken to in detail why I’ve always loved them. 🙏 best UA-cam channel for films
I was expecting Clint to say the most shocking sight in Night of the Living Dead was the fact it was the first film that cast a Black man as the hero. True many films had Black men who were not villains up to this point, Romero placed a Black man solely in the position of hero.
Actually, there were films with black heroes before Night of the Living Dead, Sidney Poitier starred in several and with "Lillies of The Field" in 1963 won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Great list! Much better than the movie musical list from a little while ago as far as I'm concerned. I thought of "Escape from Tomorrow" as a uniquely independent film, but it obviously doesn't match those on the list in terms of quality and influence.
Indies are like the first 1-2 albums from a great band, a not overly polished vision from an individual or small group of minds. Giving a clear look into their reality. Very necessary to keep things fresh and evolving.
Awesome video thanks so much for going into how complicated the film industry really is. I've heard many directors like Edgar Wright talking about how independent movies don't really exist at all.
Somehow I predicted Shadows in the top slot from the beginning of the video. I guess you have been in my life long enough that I can see where you're going, and that's a new kind of warm and fuzzy.
You missed the Wayne Wang classic, Chan is Missing from 1982. Its easily a top 10 indie film of all time. It didn't even get a mention here. So much for a top 10 Indie list.
Thank fuck a Cassavettes film is no.1. I was ready to make a comment about why Cassavettes wasn't on the list lol. He's one of the most important directors ever
You need to keep making more of these kinds of videos! My suggestion is Top 10 movies from countries that don't have a prominent movie scene like the Philippines
That’s a cool idea. What would disqualify a country for having a prominent movie scene? Obviously US, UK, France, Japan, India, China would be out. Would New Zealand qualify, or is the work of Peter Jackson and Taika Waititi enough to declare it “too prominent”?
It's interesting that you touch on Structure in position #2... because this "Top 10" (they are not actually coundowns, and we're on to you) illustrates better than most the structure you *are* imposing on these pieces which are not really countdowns. And they are both so well written -- and so well narrated -- that I'm willing to go without another "7 things you didn't know" video, for another little while. Still missin' those, though, dude.
How do we talk about "indies" and international cinema? Is "indie" a label that only has meaning within the US cinema industry? (This isn't an accusation against this video for not including international cinema. I'm genuinely curious.)
International cinema unfairly gets labeled as indie too often in our typically US based Hollywood obsessed mentality regarding cinema. There are certainly international indie films, but we must consider what is an international indie film based on if it is considered an indie film in its country of origin based off of their common filmmaking themes and styles.
Another question: is a film still indie if it was funded by the government? They mentioned Bad Taste, but the New Zealand Film Commission invested a sizable amount of cash for that film.
@@erakfishfishfish I would say it is still an indie if it is a filmmakers vision without major studio interference or major studio budgeting. Many indies have to scrimp and save and beg for small investments from countries and distributors and the like or take advantage of major tax credits from filming havens such as Canada or Georgia.
Hi! Around 10:59, "Roger Cormans" name is used over a still of "Slumber Party Massacre". This might sound like nitpicking but after just watching a section about certain classes of people being left out of the Hollywood system, it is certainly a bummer that a frame of the only female directed and written slasher is used without giving them credit while Roger Cormans work is being emphasized. Let's celebrate that hell of an exciting slasher!
My gosh Momentos, one of my favorite movies of all time I had absolutely no idea it was considered independent like I always thought. Independent movies were small and cheap and it’s certainly not that at all.
I think the best period of movie making was before the 2000s, mostly due to the independent film studios. Now, everything is so CG heavy, reboots, and comic-book fantasy. I think, it's good to find directors/actors that you like as they will probably have a style you like. For example, mostly anything from Kubrick, Tarantino, Coen brothers. I like Terminator2, Back to the Future series, Clerks, Green Mile, Things to Do When You're Dead in Denver Glengarry Glen Ross, Shawshank Redemption
"Lost In Translation" it's a Masterpiece. From the Awesome Cast ,Fantastic Cinematography,Amazing Soundtrack and above all the Astonishing and Outstanding "Story" ( plot). I've seen this movie dozens of times,and i would give anything possible to know what Bob says to Charlotte on the last scene of this Absolutely Masterpiece of a movie.
How did "Halloween" not make the list? Not only was it the most profitable indie film for a while but it gave true birth to the Slasher genre after Psycho and Peeping Tom paved the way. And it was a truly collaborative indie production with Carpenter doing his own music and getting most of the supplies for the film from wherever he could find them and even building some of his own rigs when needed. It absolutely deserved a spot on this list.
I'm so glad to see sex, lies and videotape on this list. It's completely captivating, with most of the real story told in subtext; rather than reacting to each other directly, the characters respond to Spader's influence and videotaping by rethinking their own choices and then revisiting their relationships with each other. I wanted to direct this for the stage once, and I still think it could be a great stage play. But it's perfect in its current firm, and an amazing first film by a director who continually reinvents himself.
Black Swan, No Country for Old Men, Juno, Hard Candy, Good Will Hunting, Mulholland Drive, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Lost in Translation were all my stories/adaptations.
The fact that this top 10 list doubles as its own investigation into what it means to be an "indie film" is a genius. Every spot on the list fits a different definition.
That's a pattern with every Cinefix list video. They categorise the topic with each entry.
They truly do make the best Top 10s on UA-cam. So very good.
1st video I see
@@winstonsmiththx1138 mine was the color one, which is BEAUTIFUL and the one I still use to convince people they should check all their lists.
@@M.Nihankin what are you talking about? I've never seen one of their black and white videos
Cinefix is so high class compared to normal IGN
Streetwalkers are high class compared to normal IGN.
Better than watchmojo
That’s because Cinefix knows what they’re talking about lol
The narrator is also very good.
Cinefix was acquired by IGN, but they were originally their own thing. But I like the acquisition because they have better funding and can make more videos every month. We used to only get one, but now it’s at least 2 or 3
Hell Yeah, your top 10 lists are the best, finally a new one.
Yep
Respect
Indeed
The best? Pulp Fiction wasn't even included...
@@comebackguy8892 did you watch the video?
Gotta love this channel. The writing and the choices are always on point. In a era flooded with superhero movies, Cinefix reminds me whats to love in films.
Nice to see IGN didn’t ruin this channel yet. You can tell the people who run this channel are true professionals, enthusiast and film historians.
A24 is without a doubt the current master of the indie scene. At this point Indies are the only new films worth actually watching. The studio system has devolved so much into the routine that you rarely get anything new.
I think limited series have taken up the helm of good studio movies. These days, like you said, studio films feel so formulaic, but then you get shows like Severance and Succession and Our Flag Means Death, so so good.
NEON is also good
Yeah yeah, go watch Top Gun: Maverick please
A24 literally produce mostly shit, most of their movies are elevated "deep, symbolic" horror or quirky annoying Garden State core comedies. the only great movie they've ever released are is Under the Silver Lake. also their fans who act as if A24 make the movies and don't credit the real directors are the worst
@@dx315 I stand by what I said. symbolic, elevated horror dogshit is not for me at all and neither is White Privilege: The Movie
It’s too bad that Repo Man from 84 wasn’t on the list.. but maybe we can get a “ top 10 cult movies “ or something like that anyway great work as always keep on going 😎
That would be as interesting a categorization as this list is.
Top 10 Cult films, Cinefix, Let's go!
Repo man the musical? Yess
@@alejandrovargasaguilar6180 it was the movie from 84 there was in my mind but if there is a musical.. yeah that would be cool too 😎..
@@alejandrovargasaguilar6180 The musical from 2008 is called Repo! The Genetic Opera. Repo Man is the cult classic from 1984 starring Emilio Estevez and Harry Dean Stanton. Also not to be confused with Repo Men, the 2010 film starring Jude Law and Forrest Whitaker.
Spend 16 minutes of the video thinking "Not even a shoutout to Cassavetes????" and was so happy when the #1 pick came in.
Memento was the movie that made me start studying directors!
This channel makes the best lists on movies I've ever seen!
Pulp Fiction was the first indie film I saw that people would consider indie, and it blew my 14 year old mind. I had just never seen anything like that before. I got very into movies after that, so I always have this soft spot for it whenever any of these lists crop up.
Another excellent list, though it would have been nice to directly explore the world of indie comedy, from classics such as "Monty Python and The Holy Grail" and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" on to modern classics like "Small Apartments" and "Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus".
…Clerks…
I love your work, the depth and variety of research, the coherence of the argument, and the care with which the script draws conclusions and expresses appreciations of different films. As a serious reader/spectator, I honestly thank this channel for providing quality content. I want this these type of friends in my life. :')
Lola Rennet (Run, Lola, Run) is my pick for best indie film, such an innovative action film of how outcomes change based on the slightest decisions, all while set to a techno beat and shot entirely in Berlin.
Definitely one of the best.
There was even an episode
of the TV drama "Early Edition"
based on it, called "Run, Gary, Run".
Yes, excellent film
RLR is def a keeper, one of the best of all time.
oh this is a great reminder to re-watch, cheers.. I haven't thought about it in a long, long time
@@dejavu011 Well Run, Deja, Run to see it.
Thanks! I was getting a little bit worried, and disappointed you weren't talking about Cassavetes. And I was so excited to see my two favorites: Jarmusch and Linklater!
12:26 "We have to concede that plenty of indies are perfectly-comfortable to watch with your mother." and _Blue Velvet_ pops up on screen. If there's one person you don't want to be sitting next to when Dennis Hopper starts screaming "BABY'S COMIN' HOOOOOMMEE!", it's your mother.
Man CineFix videos always make me want to get my shit together and start writing my own scripts/storyboards. This one even more than most! Cinema, and channels that make good videos about it, are truly magical.
Would love to see you guys do “Best of the __ decade”! For the 1950s to the 2020s.
I discovered "Cassavetes" movies only recently... and it was a shock .
All of his movies feel alive, chaotic and honest. I think the last one "Love Streams" is his great achievement and masterpiece !
Killing of a Chinese Bookie and A Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown are probably both among my 100 all-time fav's.
Bonus: his daughter, Xan, made a documentary about the obsessed owner-manager of a 1970s-era independent cable channel showing movies in LA ("Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession") and the documentary is a cinephile's kaleidoscopic candy store of superlative clips and masterful storycraft. Highly, highly recommended.
@@CinemaDemocratica I think you mean A Woman Under the Influence. A Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is an Almodóvar flick.
@@haplosdog3265 Yes, absolutely -- and in fact as I was typing it I had the distinct feeling that something wasn't right. I remember thinking, "Wow, I never realized how on-the-nose that title is."
This video got me into his films. I’ve seen Shadows, A Woman Under The Influence (my favorite), Killing Of A Chinese Bookie and Faces.
reservoir dogs was the first that came to my mind. after seeing all the possible candidates in this video I would say In Bruges and Memento. masterpieces that are among my favourite movies of all time.
Great list. I've seen a quite a few of these films and will have to re-watch some. I will add "Killer of Sheep" and "Shadows" to my watch list too.
'Killer of Sheep' looks good-i've never seen it
The amount of joy I get when ever I watch one of your videos is sometimes the high point of my day
Really interesting but, why the list don't have any foreign movie? After all, 99% of the foreign movies are independent
for me, its:
1. Good Time
2. Oldboy
3. Reservoir Dogs
4. O Lucky Man!
5. Leon the Professional
6. Amelie
7. Memento
8. Fantastic Planet
9. About Time
10. Uncut Gems
It nice seeing Memento getting the recognition it deserves. Christopher Nolans best film to date, imo. And my favorite film of all time. Would be nice to see Guy Pearce and Christopher Nolan work together again.
I agree with the fact that indie = fresh, but to me a key element that you did not discuss (although indirectly when talking about budget) is that indie movies are usually not advertised a lot (they work more with word of mouth) and especially the lack of A-list actors
Hard to imagine bringing up Cassavetes without mentioning "A Woman Under the Influence," but I take your point.
I'm so glad you guys are starting to recognize Harmony Korine as the brilliant director that he is, albeit a very acquired taste. The same goes for Jim Jarmusch with Stranger Than Paradise.
Check out "CineMetal" T-Shirts.
There's a design juxtaposing Korine
with the logo for the band "Korn".
No design yet for Jarmusch;
maybe "Jane's Addiction" would work.
@@laustcawz2089 I have a Fassbinder/ Metallica Tshirt and my brother has a Bela Tarr/ black Flag Tshirt.
I would love to see Killer Of Sheep getting a Blu-ray release from The Criterion Collection.
damn... that last monologue from shadows was something else. Its rare you see such a modern performance in a movie from that era. That ones going on the watchlist for sure.
You guys are amazing!! Setting a relatable standard across the full spectrum which is art.
Thank you for mentioning the Duplass Brothers, they made cool stuff!
Back in the day when it actually premiered,Sex, Lies and Videotape WAS considered to to be the first true Indie Hit that started the trend.
Dude YT has been keeping this channel off my homepage. WTF. This is the content I want!
I was just thinking a few days ago about indie movies and what the label really meant, then BAM! Great timing indeed, and also great to see the correct number one pick. 🙂
This entire channel is an absolute revelation. More please.
Stranger Than Paradise - dir. Jim Jarmusch REALLY deserves one of these top 10 spots. Happy it got a mention in the final slot, but man, what an influential piece of cinema
Yes!
Where i can watch it?
@@jmregelisa5269Try Down By Law (1986). The full movie is on youtube.
Thank you so much for including "Killer of Sheep" - when I watched it for the first time, it truly struck me as maybe the most intelligent film I had ever seen, and that without even trying to be. Amazing piece of art!
Thank you. Great list. You just filled my watchlist with so many more. And just when I needed it.
Raiders of the Lost Ark is my favorite Indy film
i learnt so much from this video aside from the titles to check
this was my favourite top 10 list ever
"...to scoop up the best of the festival circuit and sell them to fans of The Shins."
Writing is in extra rare form this video.
Since having discovered this channel, I now look at movies with a new pair of eyes. Thank you, CineFix 😊
"without the slightest hint that this was Soderbergh's first time" hahahaha ohhhh that was so good! well done!
god damn what a masterclass of a video and top list, probably one of the best top tens i've ever seen in my life, even tho i don't agree with half of the list, i totally understand the picks
Loved seeing Sex, Lies and Videotape on your list. I hope your inclusion gives it some new viewers. Agree with you that it has so much brilliance.
New viewer here. I hope I feel similarly to you after I've watched it.
SL&V might be important, since it's arguably the movie that began the indie boom that followed in the 90's... but the movie itself sucked. It sucked powerful hard. Spike Lee threw a fit when SLV beat out Do The Right Thing for the Palm D'or, and I'm inclined to side with him in this instance.
I was expecting Under the Influence in No1, but I am still happy you picked Cassavetes.
Fantastic list! Very much enjoyed how it explored what it means to be an indie and you cited so many wonderful films. Loved the point that a good indie seems fresh and a great one seems timeless- what an insight. The whole time I was waiting to see Cassavetes so glad Shadows landed at one.
I love all your videos but watch them on .9x speed to get all the screens!! :) Thank you and keep 'em coming!!
Thank you. Thank you for staying true to yourselves and us (your fans). Thanks for not following the flock and steadily dumbing down your writing and content to appeal to an ever increasing amount of simpletons and huge numbers of those whom can't speak or define words with more than 3 syllables! This series has stayed amazing because of the spot on writing and the amazing work of the voice talent. You and this series are amazing and I love it!
Jesus, this is pretentious nonsense.
@@ampersand08 🤣🤣 judging by your own content I would say your an expert on pretentious! Lmao
@@WILLNOTCOMPLY72 Oh, hold on, gotta look up all those big words. I can barely understand you!
ty for the Matewan shout out, a seriously underappreciated film with absolutely note perfect performances.
My favorite Cassavetes films aren't the ones he directed but starred in, like The Dirty Dozen and The Tempest. That's a decent list, saw almost all of them.
The select mood-setting opening music gives me the biggest smile.
I need to watch Shadows,
Most of the movies on the list I watched when they came out,
and I was too young to comprehend most of them. Time for a rewatch of a few of those.
Full respect for having to tackle the age old question of 'what is an indie?' which is so so so much harder than people would image
Too bad they're wrong. Pulp Fiction is an indie.
I’ve loved the feeling indie films give me watching them since I was a kid. And finding a new good indie film always excites me. Cinefix has put together this list that has spoken to in detail why I’ve always loved them. 🙏 best UA-cam channel for films
another revolution in categorisation.. kudos to cinefix
Really need to add the word "American" to the title. Great list as always.
This list is FANTASTIC...BRAVO
I was expecting Clint to say the most shocking sight in Night of the Living Dead was the fact it was the first film that cast a Black man as the hero. True many films had Black men who were not villains up to this point, Romero placed a Black man solely in the position of hero.
And it wasn't because he was black, it's because he was the best actor.
Actually, there were films with black heroes before Night of the Living Dead, Sidney Poitier starred in several and with "Lillies of The Field" in 1963 won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
one of the best entries in the series, thank you!
Love the videos! Disappointed to not see Chan is Missing mentioned but there are a lot of great films I've never seen! Will add them to my list!
i was getting worried that the video was about to end without any mention of John Cassavetes and then boom!
I like that you put the movie title of every shot!
Great list! Much better than the movie musical list from a little while ago as far as I'm concerned. I thought of "Escape from Tomorrow" as a uniquely independent film, but it obviously doesn't match those on the list in terms of quality and influence.
Indies are like the first 1-2 albums from a great band, a not overly polished vision from an individual or small group of minds. Giving a clear look into their reality. Very necessary to keep things fresh and evolving.
Where i can wqtch it?
Cinefix is back in top form :) and they mention my favorite movie, so really can't lose this time!
I never would have expected Pink Flamingos to be on this list. It scarred my youth brains for many years to come.
Awesome video thanks so much for going into how complicated the film industry really is. I've heard many directors like Edgar Wright talking about how independent movies don't really exist at all.
what is the song playing while they present Killer of Sheep ? I love that bluesy guitar.
I LOVE how Slacker is essentially one
continuous shot 🔥
Somehow I predicted Shadows in the top slot from the beginning of the video. I guess you have been in my life long enough that I can see where you're going, and that's a new kind of warm and fuzzy.
Great list, but why the speed run thru so many other indie titles in between? Give them a few more seconds of love pls.
You missed the Wayne Wang classic, Chan is Missing from 1982. Its easily a top 10 indie film of all time. It didn't even get a mention here. So much for a top 10 Indie list.
A lot of good movies on this list, but I loved Memento! Had to watch it several times.
This is a very solid list and interpretation and description of indie films!
Thank fuck a Cassavettes film is no.1. I was ready to make a comment about why Cassavettes wasn't on the list lol. He's one of the most important directors ever
You need to keep making more of these kinds of videos! My suggestion is Top 10 movies from countries that don't have a prominent movie scene like the Philippines
That’s a cool idea. What would disqualify a country for having a prominent movie scene? Obviously US, UK, France, Japan, India, China would be out. Would New Zealand qualify, or is the work of Peter Jackson and Taika Waititi enough to declare it “too prominent”?
@@erakfishfishfish hmm, leavinh out the global north is a good start
@@erakfishfishfish Maybe we can focus on Non-English speaking countries.
It's interesting that you touch on Structure in position #2... because this "Top 10" (they are not actually coundowns, and we're on to you) illustrates better than most the structure you *are* imposing on these pieces which are not really countdowns.
And they are both so well written -- and so well narrated -- that I'm willing to go without another "7 things you didn't know" video, for another little while.
Still missin' those, though, dude.
Whats the jazz song at 17:08 in the background? Would love to know
Great list, as usual, but not mention of Jarmusch?!
But he was? And they name checked Night on Earth
Every List by CineFix is a must-watch list.
That was a brilliant analysis. Thank you so much
I just want to 👏 for giving props to Mr. John Cassavetes. Kudos.
I love your lists. I always learn something. Bravo!!!
How do we talk about "indies" and international cinema? Is "indie" a label that only has meaning within the US cinema industry? (This isn't an accusation against this video for not including international cinema. I'm genuinely curious.)
International cinema unfairly gets labeled as indie too often in our typically US based Hollywood obsessed mentality regarding cinema. There are certainly international indie films, but we must consider what is an international indie film based on if it is considered an indie film in its country of origin based off of their common filmmaking themes and styles.
Another question: is a film still indie if it was funded by the government? They mentioned Bad Taste, but the New Zealand Film Commission invested a sizable amount of cash for that film.
@@erakfishfishfish I would say it is still an indie if it is a filmmakers vision without major studio interference or major studio budgeting. Many indies have to scrimp and save and beg for small investments from countries and distributors and the like or take advantage of major tax credits from filming havens such as Canada or Georgia.
@@erakfishfishfish Oh, that’s a really interesting question (that I don’t really have an intelligent response to immediately).
Love your lists! Each one is extremly well-thought out and very creative; would you be able to add a list in the description of ALL films mentioned?
Hi! Around 10:59, "Roger Cormans" name is used over a still of "Slumber Party Massacre". This might sound like nitpicking but after just watching a section about certain classes of people being left out of the Hollywood system, it is certainly a bummer that a frame of the only female directed and written slasher is used without giving them credit while Roger Cormans work is being emphasized. Let's celebrate that hell of an exciting slasher!
I can't believe Jim Jarmusch only got barely a passing mention with Stranger Than Paradise - Mystery Train SURELY should have been up there.
Back in the '80s Jarmusch was THE indie filmmaker.
I say "Night On Earth".
Down by Law was such a fun film.
@@laustcawz2089 If I wasn't a native Memphian, I might agree with you LOL :)
My gosh Momentos, one of my favorite movies of all time I had absolutely no idea it was considered independent like I always thought. Independent movies were small and cheap and it’s certainly not that at all.
I think the best period of movie making was before the 2000s, mostly due to the independent film studios. Now, everything is so CG heavy, reboots, and comic-book fantasy.
I think, it's good to find directors/actors that you like as they will probably have a style you like. For example, mostly anything from Kubrick, Tarantino, Coen brothers.
I like Terminator2, Back to the Future series, Clerks, Green Mile, Things to Do When You're Dead in Denver
Glengarry Glen Ross, Shawshank Redemption
"Lost In Translation" it's a Masterpiece.
From the Awesome Cast ,Fantastic Cinematography,Amazing Soundtrack and above all the Astonishing and Outstanding "Story" ( plot).
I've seen this movie dozens of times,and i would give anything possible to know what Bob says to Charlotte on the last scene of this Absolutely Masterpiece of a movie.
Great list. How about a top 10 good bad/guilty pleasure films of all time?
Memento is a Masterpiece, my favorite movie of all time!
How did "Halloween" not make the list? Not only was it the most profitable indie film for a while but it gave true birth to the Slasher genre after Psycho and Peeping Tom paved the way. And it was a truly collaborative indie production with Carpenter doing his own music and getting most of the supplies for the film from wherever he could find them and even building some of his own rigs when needed.
It absolutely deserved a spot on this list.
Not to mention Black Christmas, which was Halloween's most direct inspiration.
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...& "Texas Chainsaw Massacre",
which got a brief mention.
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Love your tops) always bring me to life in sort way
And every time I want re-watch some movies, which I see a long time ago)
I'm so glad to see sex, lies and videotape on this list. It's completely captivating, with most of the real story told in subtext; rather than reacting to each other directly, the characters respond to Spader's influence and videotaping by rethinking their own choices and then revisiting their relationships with each other. I wanted to direct this for the stage once, and I still think it could be a great stage play. But it's perfect in its current firm, and an amazing first film by a director who continually reinvents himself.
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Where i can watch indie movies?
Indy is when a movie is made, not just to put butts in seats what to Express something artistic, creative, relatable or meaningful.
I'm surprised you didn't have a category for a foreign-language indie films.
Black Swan, No Country for Old Men, Juno, Hard Candy, Good Will Hunting, Mulholland Drive, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Lost in Translation were all my stories/adaptations.