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INDIEWATCH: Elle Fanning shines in ‘Ginger & Rosa’

“Ginger & Rosa” Starring: Elle Fanning, Alessandro Nivola, Christina Hendricks Written, directed by: Sally Potter Time: 1:30 Elle Fanning gives a nuanced tour de force in writer/director Sally...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Room 237’ a glimpse inside ‘The Shining’s’ mixed messages

I’ve seen Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece, “The Shining,” but “Room 237” proves I’ve never really seen it. This documentary, which came out last year, sheds light on the many interpretations of...

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INDIEWATCH: Chastain a tour de force in ‘Jolene’

Before her best actress Oscar nod for “Zero Dark Thirty,” Jessica Chastain starred in “Jolene,” a 2008 independent film based on an E.L. Doctorow short story. This was Chastain’s first acting gig in...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ a campy throwback to ‘Tales from the Crypt’

“Trick ’r Treat” is an homage to old-school, campy, horror shows “Tales from the Crypt” and “Creepshow.” It’s an anthology of storylines introduced with comic book pages, and like “Crypt,” it plays as...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Movie 43’ mostly an absurd gong show

“Movie 43” opens with Charlie (Dennis Quaid) pitching an idea to film exec Griffin (Greg Kinnear). “If I can’t make this movie my way, then I’m outta the biz forever,” Charlie says, and so begins the...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘The Other F Word’ a compelling insight into punk rocker fatherhood

I know little about punk rock as a genre or social movement, but that made documentary “The Other F Word” that much more compelling. It follows some of punk rock’s front-men — Flea of the Red Hot Chili...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Frances Ha’ a refreshing twist on a classic breakup story

Greta Gerwig stars in writer/director Noah Baumbach’s latest film, “Frances Ha,” about a 27-year-old dancer whose No. 1 talent is being a best friend. The film opens with a montage of Frances (Gerwig)...

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INDIEWATCH: Michael Cera steps outta the mold in ‘Crystal Fairy’

Two things drew me to “Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus”: the title and Michael Cera. As with many indie movies, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was certain of two things: Cera (of “Scott...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Drinking Buddies’ a sober story about romantic relationships —...

It’s hard for me to picture Olivia Wilde as anyone other than “Thirteen” from the TV show “House.” Even watching her in “TRON: Legacy,” I thought “Thirteen can really rock a short haircut,” but she...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘What Maisie Knew’ a complex story through the gaze of an...

“What Maisie Knew” chronicles the disintegration of a family in present-day New York City as seen through the eyes of the 7-year-old title character (Onata Aprile). The film opens as Maisie’s mother,...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Blackfish’ questions who’s in charge when man mixes with the wild

If you watch one documentary this year, let it be “Blackfish.” It traces the capture and confinement of Tilikum, a killer whale, who dismembered Seaworld trainer Dawn Brancheau during a live show in...

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INDIEWATCH: Duhamel goes splendidly psycho in ‘Scenic Route’

Josh Duhamel stars as the better half of an old-friend duo whose car breaks down in the middle of the California desert. Dan Fogler plays Carter, the aloof author friend, who is holding onto the...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Fruitvale Station’ (mostly) worth the hype

“Fruitvale Station” was one of the most anticipated indie films of the year for me. It won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and Best First Film at Cannes. That mixed with the hoopla around the film’s...

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INDIEWATCH: Two films for whatever genre you’re craving this Valentine’s Day

Movies can complement or distract emotion pretty well, and during a holiday for lovers, I sometimes opt for heart-warming or heart-pumping movies. If you feel like switching it up, here are two very...

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INDIEWATCH: Birbiglia delivers universally likable comedy in ‘My Girlfriend’s...

I’m pretty new to standup comedy. In recent years, I’ve fallen in love with Patton Oswalt, John Mulaney and, of course, Louis C.K., but one comedian I’ve always been keen to is Mike Birbiglia. He’s...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘The Hunt’ a solid Oscar contender

You may recognize Mads Mikkelsen as the bad guy in NBC’s “Hannibal” or “Casino Royale,” but he plays a much different role in “The Hunt,” which is up for an Oscar on Sunday. Mikkelsen stars as Lucas, a...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Somebody’ a deadpan look at immortality

“Somebody Up There Likes Me” plays out like a modern-day, indie fable. It follows Max (Keith Poulson) for 35 years as he stays as young as his first scene thanks to a magical suitcase that spews...

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INDIEWATCH: No life in ‘Dead Man Down’

Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace star in “Dead Man Down,” a movie with delusions of grandeur of Shakespearean proportions. Victor (Farrell) saves his boss, crime-lord Alphonse (Terrence Howard), during a...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Be a Man’ a filthy look at masculinity

In “How to Be a Man,” former comedian Mark (Gavin McInnes) posts a Facebook ad in search of a filmmaker to help him document life lessons for his unborn son. At his mother’s urging, Bryan (Liam Aiken)...

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INDIEWATCH: ‘Short Term 12′ leaves lasting impression

In “Short Term 12,” Grace (Brie Larson) supervises the wards and staff at a home for troubled teens alongside her boyfriend, Mason (John Gallagher Jr.). She tells a staff newbie that the kids will try...

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