Sentences with phrase «smaller independent films»

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.»

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

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

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

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

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.

Not exact matches

As governor, she will reform the film tax credit program to ensure greater benefit to small and independent films,» said Nixon campaign spokeswoman Rebecca Katz.

Prior to American Beauty, Bentley's film experience had been limited to roles in independent films such as Three Below Zero and Halfway to Pleasantville, and a small part in Jonathan Demme's Beloved.

Film was going into a transition period that saw the collapse of the huge studio systems into small, independent, personal films.

And if small independents with a cast of mostly starless no - names is your favorite fare, then you ll love the new film called «Bottle Rocket».

She appeared with Kevin Costner in Message in a Bottle before going on to make the independent film Happy, Texas, the supernatural thriller Stir of Echoes with Kevin Bacon, and Can't Stop Dancing, a comedy in which she acted alongside Margaret Cho and Janeane Garofalo.She had a fine turn in the well - reviewed indie Ghost World, and a small turn in the infamous turkey The Adventures of Pluto Nash.

From major studios to independents, from big budget to small, the quality of films this year was excellent and the entertainment, artistic and substantive value high.

«The Spanish Prisoner» is an anomaly, a small, independent, intelligent film that completely defies the rules.

And while the true Oscar - eager prestige films are still mostly reserved for the colder months, independent distributors and some smaller studio sister companies have become aware of the arthouse gap that exists while sequels dominate.

I suppose it's ironic that a film that a a series of films that explores the values of small - time business owners and independent thinking is just a package by major studio to cash in by trying to establish its own franchise.

Surely this is not something you want to allude to when attempting to sell a small budgeted, independent film.

Emmy finally broke into film in 2000 in a number of small independent features before snatching a part as the daughter of Sean Penn in the highly praised 2003 drama «Mystic River.»

Instead, that film was bumped to its imminent May release and Maguire fans had to settle for a much smaller revival in the form of the independent film The Details.

INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS The Amateurs (R for sex and expletives) Bawdy comedy about a bunch of local yokels in a small town in Middle America who come up with the bright idea of making a porno movie.

But it's also a time when the various foreign films, documentaries, smaller American independent movies and a few genuinely unclassifiable flicks that also hit theaters don't seem like counterprogramming so much as complimentary.

Furthermore, in a summer filled with overblown and script - weak blockbuster fare, it's nice to see a relatively small «independent movie» (I put that in quotes because the film is from Fox Searchlight Pictures, which is, after all, a subset of a major studio), which delivers its goods without a single explosion or special effect (none visible, anyway).

Robinson: I got really, really lucky in that it's very difficult as an independent film maker to get your top choices in a small movie.

There were 261 films that were released without MPAA ratings, mainly small foreign films, independent features, documentaries and re-releases.

His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has appeared in summer action films as well.

2014 has been a stellar year for independent / small budget films and you can add Cold in July to the list.

Taylor blew in from Glencoe just as New York's independent film movement was finding an audience, small but loyal.

If you're the type who likes small, independent films full of colorful characters engaged in extraneous conversations, The Daytrippers may be right up your alley.

Like «Lone Star,» «Limbo» and other films from the iconic independent writer - director, this one transports you into the soul of its community through smaller pieces of the whole.

As the year comes to a close and moviegoers start thinking of awards, there is no clear favorite for the Best Picture Oscar, but a general acknowledgement that 2013 has seen several first - rate films, from major studio releases (Gravity) to small independent movies (Nebraska).

Glover won critical praise and an Independent Spirit Award for 1990's «To Sleep With Anger,» but the film may have ultimately been too small for the Academy to take notice.

The blonde beauty has agreed to appear in a small, independent film called The Girl in the Book along with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Michael Nyqvist, but producers are struggling to raise enough cash to shoot the movie.

Oftentimes a critic's impassioned praise for a smaller, independent film is not enough to get people into the seats, and therefore the movie's impact is mostly missed.

Box - office prognosticators can predict a film's final grosses almost immediately, and there's very little chance for word - of - mouth to help build up hype, except in the cases of certain smaller independent works.

Fruitvale was a small, low - budget independent film, but it garnered enough attention for Coogler and enough confidence in his abilities that he landed a much higher - profile movie for his next project.

Tom Jolliffe looks at Ryan Coogler's career as a writer / director and the possibilities (and importance) of what comes next... When you breakout in a big way as an independent film - maker, in a small film that manages to hook in a fairly large audience, the expectation for what comes next, begins.

As an aspiring new filmmaker, her experience ranges working in small roles to key positions in major motion pictures, documentaries and independent films.

After making two small independent comedies in Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, writer / director Wes Anderson and his co-writer Owen Wilson set their sights higher for their third feature film.