The Anti-Blockbuster: 3 Great Summer Indie Movies Playing Now
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As the summer movie season approaches its end and the last of the blockbusters like Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (released today) and Fantastic Four (next week) round out the pack – some of you may be suffering from blockbuster fatigue. Sometimes, we need a little bit of indie cinema to shake things up a bit. Looking for something different to watch on the big screen this weekend? (Granted, Rogue Nation is a solid action pic absolutely worth the ticket price.) Check out any (or all) of these 3 excellent indie flicks playing in the Valley right now:
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival – Me & Earl & the Dying Girl is the story of an awkward high-school student who is forced by his mother to befriend a gravely ill classmate; but much to their surprise, they bond and become inseparable. It is a wonderfully written, charming little film with an excellent cast. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is playing in limited release at Harkins Camelview 5.
Mr. Holmes
Starring the incomparable Ian McKellen and directed by Bill Condon (both of whom collaborated on the Oscar nominated Gods and Monsters) comes the story of a 93-year-old, long retired Sherlock Holmes grappling with his deteriorating mind and an still-unsolved case that led to his retirement. Even though the film overall is receiving good (not great) reviews – McKellen’s performance has been lauded as nothing less than mesmerizing and Oscar worthy. Mr. Holmes is now playing in theaters all over the Valley.
Amy
Coming straight out of the festival circuit, where it received wide, very positive critical reception, Amy is more than just an intimate look at the life and death of singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse. It is, more importantly, a story of celebrity and fandom – and the costs of both. While very generic in its documentary form, the subject matter and execution is exceptional (and heart-wrenching). Amy is now playing in theaters all over the Valley.
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