Among the indie films that stood out: Soderbergh's “King of the Hill,” and Linklater's masterpiece “Dazed and Confused.”
Indie Cinema 1992: Films That Matter
February 5, 2007 by
The year of 1992 witnessed the birth of “Queer Cinema” as a major force within the American independent movement, with major gay works from Gregg Araki, Tom Kalin, and Christopher Munch.
Indie Cinema 1990: Films That Matter
February 5, 2007 by
Three of 1990's indie film highlights were the chilling expose “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,” from John McNaughton; New Line's popular black-themed feature, “House Party,” which launched a successful franchise; and “King of New York,” by Abel Ferrara, which caused a stir when playing at the New York Film Festival due to its graphic violence.
Indie Cinema 1988: Films That Matter
February 5, 2007 by
Among the significant indie events of 1988 was “Salaam Bombay!” Mira Nair's colorful and touching childrern expose, which won the Cannes Festival's Camera d'Or prize.
D: Mira Nair
Cast: Shafiq Syed
Indie Cinema 1986: Films That Matter
February 5, 2007 by
David Lynch made a brilliant coming-of-age indie in 1986, “Blue Velvet,” one of his two or three masterpieces.
