Sentences with phrase «small independent film»

These elements are typically found in smaller independent films but are incredibly rare to see in bigger budget films released by a major studio.

What began a few years ago as a trickle of small independent films shot in and around Kingston has of late turned into a veritable flood, including big - budget productions with real movie stars, thanks to a new tax break and efforts by local officials to woo and accommodate the industry.

As a follow - up to his Oscar ® - winning The King's Speech, he could have played it safe and done another smart, funny period piece or a family drama — or any number of equally small independent films.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continued its trend of the past several years by recognizing smaller independent films over major Hollywood fare — one possible explanation why «Dreamgirls» fell short of votes for a best picture nomination.

From major blockbusters seen by many million people around the globe to small independent films selling just a couple thousand tickets, James Franco does it all.

Since playing Bane in The Dark Knight Rises Hardy has been pursuing smaller independent films such as The Drop and low - budget road thriller Locke.

Cuckoo's Nest is a relatively small independent film, confined almost completely to one setting and, at the time, one big star.

It's no wonder the financial commitment from players like those helped spawn the development of a slew of restaurants and a spate of art galleries as well as a the Midtown Movie Cinema that shows small independent films and a large bookstore called Midtown Scholar Bookstore.

There's enough talent on display, from a promising filmmaker to a breakout cast, to make Little Accidents a modest watch, but its paper - thin characters, awkward romantic subplot, and predictable conclusion reduce the overall effectiveness of the film — a shame, because it's the type of small independent film you want to root for.

Since then he has played a mix of leading roles in small independent films and supporting roles in big budget films such as Peter Jackson's version of King Kong.

Of course it would take more than a small independent film to truly set Washington apart from the pack, and many saw her performance in the 2001 romantic drama Save the Last Dance as one of the few redeeming qualities in the otherwise forgettable teen drama.

Heder's dead - on characterization struck a chord with audiences and the small independent film became a huge hit, raking in over 44 million dollars and winning the MTV Movie Award for Best Movie.

This is a small independent film, shot in black and white.

After a small independent film, THE OPEN ROAD with Jeff Bridges (THE BIG LEBOWSKI), Timberlake's best performance to date came in David Fincher's THE SOCIAL NETWORK as Napster creator Sean Parker.

Thornton, who appears to be making a comeback, wrote, directed and stars in Jayne Mansfield's Car, which is a small independent film much like his breakout hit Sling Blade.

This film really comes down to what I really love, a small independent film.

Ten years ago, a small independent film with a terrible script, a no - name director, and a cast of unknowns premiered.

However, when the small independent film — which depends on its artistic appeal rather than wide commercial distribution by an MPAA member — is denied access, the playing field becomes unfair and uneven... Artistic accomplishments in film should not be compromised in an effort to protect the interests of the major studios.»

As Jewison notes in his letter to Valenti, «Piracy to a small independent film seeking an audience is simply good word of mouth.»

The Valenti Decree would cripple the chance of a small independent film getting an Oscar nomination.

Before theater chains are inundated with all the summer blockbusters, this month's slate is mostly comprised of smaller independent films, many of which are actually quite promising.

It's a small independent film by first - time director Kyle Ham and co-written by him and Steve Timm.

As a smaller independent film, perhaps this could have been one of the best romances of its era, but it gets shoehorned into typical mid-80s clichés, including pumping up the soundtrack, glossing over of the grittier moments, and musical montages galore.

Collaborated with director to create rich visual narratives for a small independent film on a shoestring budget.