How Indie Films Become Important
Introduction: Still from SLC Punk!, James Merendino, 1998 How many films, out of all the films you've seen in your life, do you remember? Which ones stuck with you? What movies do you consider important in your life? Chances are its not a big Hollywood blockbuster, but rather an indie film. Even if its not there's almost definitely an indie film you've connected to and enjoyed. When I asked my friends, family and even some strangers what movie was most important to them I got answers like La Haine, The Perks of Being A Wallflower, Whiplash, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Velvet Goldmine, SLC Punk! etc. Why is it this way? What is it about these films that make us love them so dearly? I think it important to define what an indie film is before I write a whole blog post about them. Indie films or independent films are movies produced outside of the usual major film studios created by independent filmmakers. They typically have a lower budget and are usual...