Here are some of my favorite indie films of all time that every human should see. If we've met in person, chances are I talked your ear off about one of these movies (or asked you about your fav films).
Sections
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Movies about love
Coming of age
Documentary
Movies about love
This movie will rip your heart out…but I highly recommend it. The movie premiered at Sundance in Jan 2023 and has won numerous awards.
Past Lives
There are some movies you wish you could erase from your brain and watch again…this is it. I was blown away by this movie. I found the main character (who is struggling to figure out who she is and want she wants) incredibly relatable and honest. The...
The Worst Person in the World
Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin (rip), and Jennifer Lawrence deliver what's in my opinion the best portrayal of a long distance relationship I've ever seen. This movie premiered at Sundance in 2011 where it won the festival's Grand Jury Prize. The soun...
Like Crazy
Incredibly original. I was pleasantly surprised by this movie and I thought about it for a long time after. This is a great date night flick.
Palm Springs
Veryyy dark and twisted - this is extremely dark humor. So much so that at times it was hard to watch. There's really nothing like it. It was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos who did Poor Things.
The Lobster
A great coming of age tale. This was Carey Mulligan's break out role.
An Education
This is a visually beautiful movie. A female painter comes to do a portrait of a soon-to-be-bride and falls in love with her. This is a French film with subtitles.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
It's hard to appreciate this movie knowing how creepy Armie Hammer is IRL but the cinematography, sexual tension, and soundtrack of this movie is…wow.
Call Me by Your Name
Based on a true story! This was hilarious and moving.
The Big Sick
Pretty sure Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling fell in love filming this.
The Place Beyond the Pines
This movie will make you cry. Brie Larson and Rami Malek were a great duo.
Short Term 12
Coming of age
This is a smart, quick-witted, original rom com. I don't think this movie gets enough love. I found the relationship between Julianne Moore and Annette Bening believable, complex, and endearing. Mark Ruffalo as the random sperm donor was a fun touch ...
The Kids Are All Right
Loved this cast! This is a fun and tender movie to watch with the fam.
20th Century Women
Quirky and hilarious. A great movie to watch for date night or with the fam.
Little Miss Sunshine
Shia Labeouf gives the performance of his career.
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Based on a true story / essay
The Farewell
Documentary
Many people jokingly dream about quitting their jobs and moving to “the country” and this couple actually did and started a farm. A great true story / documentary.
The Biggest Little Farm
This movie gave me a deeper appreciation for sushi chefs and their love for their craft.
