‘Indies’ to relieve blockbuster fatigue
USUALLY end and start the year with a list of movies to look forward to. Lately, what’s been popping on the radar, because they’re such juggernauts,
breath of fresh air more often.
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This fairy tale love story was written by Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor (who has written for “Game of Thrones” and is working on the live action “Alad a man in his 50’s who continues to find a way to put in an element of magic and genuine childlike wonder in many of his films.
This one stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer with Doug Jones as the Amphibian Man. You may not recognize Doug but he has also been Abe Sapien in the “Hellboy” movies, The Faun in “Pan’s Labyrinth” and Lt. Saru in “Star Trek: Discovery.” ' The Shape of Water' ' Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri'
an indie called “The Room” written, directed, produced by Tommy Wiseau, starring Tommy Wiseau was released and slowly made its way to become a cult classic because it was just so bad, it was good.
One of “The Room’s” actors, Greg Sestero co-wrote a book called “The Di the Greatest Bad Film Ever Made.” We’ll get to see just what went on behind the James Franco starring as Wiseau and also directed by James Franco.
This is a crime comedy-drama written and directed by brilliant playwright and screenwriter Martin McDonagh Bruges” among others).
mother seeking justice, Woody Har-
Saoirse Ronan is world with her talent in critically ac like “The Lovely Bones,” “Atonement,” “Brooklyn” and now this coming of age comedy drama.
Ronan isn’t the only female contender on board—there is also writer director in a delightful little romantic comedy called “Maggie’s Plan” with Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore and Travis behind the camera.
Not only do these smaller films provide a respite from the onslaught of the bombastic, they’ve got some likely Oscar nominees and winners in there. ' The Disaster Artist' 'Lady Bird'
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relson as a town sheriff trying to deal with personal issues, and Sam Rockwell as a mixed up all proved, again, that they can be such acting powerhouses.