10. Moonrise Kingdom
I was lit’rally foaming at the mouth watching this in the movie theatre this summer. One of my favorite things about Wes Anderson‘s latest masterpiece was probably all of the religious undertones. I liiive for religious undertones, lol! It was an amazing experience, and like Goodbye First Love, really inspired that nostalgia for young lurve. It was recently nominated for a Golden Globe and even though it’s taking on some heavy hitters (mainly Les Miz), I’d love to see it win big.
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Thanks, Shannon! This list is exactly what I needed. It’s hard for me – who is a casual film watcher, blockbuster or otherwise – to find good indies.
KJ, you’re welcome! It was really fun putting this together. Got to relive all the moments, lol. Let me know if you get to see any of these, and what you think :)
Thanks for the list, Shannon! I’m so glad a few of these are on Netflix. I literally cannot wait until I see Rust and Bone!
Natalea, Netflix is awesome! And some of them are really cheap (like $3 or $4) on Amazon. I have to hear what you think of Rust and Bone! My sig other just bought the book for me; I’m so excited to relive the perfection :)
I love this movie. I was so freaking stoked/happy to find it on Netflix! Its a great film and Chris Rock is so good.
rayoflightCOADF, yes! If ever I questioned my love for Chris Rock, this movie put all that to rest. He was great and the chemistry between him and Delpy was so on point. Glad you loved it too!
How hysterical was the dad!? He killed me! Love this movie :) I can’t wait till you see 2 Days in Paris Shannon! :)
rayoflightCOADF, yes, The Dad was everything. I almost used that photo of him and Chris Rock in the sauna for the main pic of this post. Unforgettable!
2 Days In Paris is on Netflix– I’m so there in a few!
UPDATE! I saw it! And while I didn’t love it as much as I did 2 Days In Paris, it was awesome. I loved learning the back story on Papa keying the cars, lmao! But yeah, Julie Delpy is brilliant.
She is so brilliant. I agree I think 2 days in NY is a better film but Paris is great too. I love Papa and the keying of the cars and his general awesomeness. I want to marry him IMMEDIATELY :D. You’re so awesome Shannon. I thought I was the only one who loved TDKR and 2 Days in NY ;)
I don’t know if they’re considered ‘indie’ (yet definitely not mainstream) but my faves were; Perks of being a Wallflower & The Seven Psychopaths.
Both were light-hearted, funny, dramatic & powerful and;
Both had two terrific endings I will forever remember (possibly some of the best endings I’ve seen)
JCZ, those are def indie flicks and they’re two of the big ones I missed this year! But thanks for your mini-review– I’d been really wanting to see them (esp Seven Psychopaths) so I’m glad to hear you liked. I’m also very curious about these endings now. Thank you!
wow great list, I’m excited to work my way through… you seem to have really good taste! Thanks!
MItchel, oh! So glad you caught this. Hope you have fun working your way through these films :)