Watched: Indie/Art House
Note: Although not in my recommended list for these genres, many of the titles rated 8 or higher are still worth watching once, and some of the 7 star ratings as well.
Rating Categories (in progress):
1. Story/Plot
2. Casting/Characters
3. Acting
4. Screenplay/Writing/Dialogue
5. Directing
6. Cinematography
7. Production Design/Art Direction
8. Visual+Special Effects/Stunts/Sound Design/Foley
9. Score/Soundtrack
10. Concept/Originality
11. Overall *
The overall rating (star rating) is not an average of the individual categories as some are weighted more heavily than others, and this also varies depending on the film, genre, and time period in which it was made. It has to do more with the overall feeling from the film than anything else. However, the screenplay and plot usually carry the most weight. Concept/Originality takes into consideration that sequels, prequels, remakes, reboots, and book adaptations have to be based on previous works.
Rating Categories (in progress):
1. Story/Plot
2. Casting/Characters
3. Acting
4. Screenplay/Writing/Dialogue
5. Directing
6. Cinematography
7. Production Design/Art Direction
8. Visual+Special Effects/Stunts/Sound Design/Foley
9. Score/Soundtrack
10. Concept/Originality
11. Overall *
The overall rating (star rating) is not an average of the individual categories as some are weighted more heavily than others, and this also varies depending on the film, genre, and time period in which it was made. It has to do more with the overall feeling from the film than anything else. However, the screenplay and plot usually carry the most weight. Concept/Originality takes into consideration that sequels, prequels, remakes, reboots, and book adaptations have to be based on previous works.
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- DirectorVasilis KatsoupisStarsWillem DafoeGene BervoetsEliza StuyckNemo, a high-end art thief, is trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesn't go as planned. Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and ingenuity to survive.Stor:8, Cas:10, Act:10, Scr:7, Dir:10, Cin:10, Prod:10, VFX:10, Scor:9, Con:10, Ov:7
- DirectorChheangkeaStarsPeter SomSopheap SomMatthew YifengA Cambodian-American teenager finds home inside the water of his high school pool.(Short)
Stor:2, Cas:4, Act:7, Scr:2, Dir:6, Cin:7, Prod:6, VFX:6, Scor:10, Con:4, Ov:5 - DirectorAlbert SerraStarsBenoît MagimelPahoa MahagafanauMarc SusiniOn the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, the high commissioner of the Republic and French government must investigate an ongoing rumor: the sighting of a submarine whose ghostly presence could herald the return of French nuclear testing.The only way to put more excessive focus on the mundane and to extinguish all human emotional content would be to film paint drying. However, it gets interesting at 2:13:44 when De Roller gets on the boat and the deliberately dull dialogue ceases. Very unique meditative/environmental ending segment here.
Stor:3, Cas:8, Act:8, Scr:3, Dir:7, Cin:10, Prod:10, VFX:9, Scor:9, Con:5, Ov:3 - DirectorL. Gustavo CooperStarsHenry ThomasBradley StrykerC. Ernst HarthA family man finds himself trapped in the crawlspace of a remote Oregon cabin where ruthless poachers have stashed their gains.Stor:8, Cas:7, Act:7, Scr:6, Dir:8, Cin:8, Prod:7, VFX:8, Scor:10, Con:8, Ov:7
- DirectorChristopher WinterbauerStarsCole SprouseZach BraffPeter WoodwardThis romantic comedy with a twist follows two college students as they join forces in order to be reunited with their significant others, embarking on a lively journey that takes them wildly off course.Stor:9, Cas:10, Act:10, Scr:8, Dir:9, Cin:9, Prod:10, VFX:10, Scor:9, Con:10, Ov:8
- DirectorStephen KaramStarsRichard JenkinsJayne HoudyshellAmy SchumerDuring one evening, the Blake family gathers to celebrate thanksgiving in a broken-down flat newly rented by the daughter and her new man. As the darkness falls, we find that all have less to be thankful about.Stor:7, Cas:9, Act:9, Scr:8, Dir:9, Cin:9, Prod:8, VFX:8, Scor:9, Con:8, Ov:7
- DirectorValdimar JóhannssonStarsNoomi RapaceHilmir Snær GuðnasonBjörn Hlynur HaraldssonA childless couple discovers a mysterious newborn on their farm in Iceland.Stor:9, Cas:9, Act:10, Scr:7, Dir:9, Cin:10, Prod:9, VFX:9, Scor:10, Con:9, Ov:7
- DirectorDavid CharbonierJustin PowellStarsEzra DeweyRob BrownsteinTevy PoeA mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart's greatest desire.Stor:7, Cas:7, Act:7, Scr:6, Dir:8, Cin:8, Prod:7, VFX:8, Scor:8, Con:7, Ov:6
- DirectorAlex NoyerStarsJasmin Savoy BrownLili SimmonsJames JaggerA young killer experiences intense pleasure whenever she hears the sound of human pain.Stor:6, Cas:7, Act:8, Scr:5, Dir:7, Cin:8, Prod:8, VFX:8, Scor:9, Con:10, Ov:5
- DirectorRodrigo PatinoLuis ReneoStarsLuigi AntezanaCarla AranaMilton CortezA taxi driver gets caught up in a deadly operation when he steals the identity of a passenger.Stor:8, Cas:7, Act:7, Scr:7, Dir:9, Cin:9, Prod:7, VFX:8, Scor:9, Con:8, Ov:7
- DirectorBarnaby ThompsonStarsOlivia CookeFra FeeRory Fleck ByrneTo avenge her mother's death, Pixie masterminds a heist but must flee across Ireland from gangsters, take on the patriarchy, and choose her own destiny.Stor:9, Cas:9, Act:9, Scr:8, Dir:9, Cin:9, Prod:9, VFX:9, Scor:9, Con:9, Ov:8
- DirectorDavid VictoriStarsMario CasasMilena SmitElisabeth LarenaA good-natured man has an unexpected deadly confrontation. Instincts kick in to clean up the mess caused in the name of self-defense but does one really get away free after killing someone?Stor:8, Cas:9, Act:9, Scr:9, Dir:9, Cin:8, Prod:8, VFX:8, Scor:9, Con:8, Ov:8
- DirectorNicholas SantosStarsCharles GouldQuinn JacksonJohn AndersonWhile on Christmas vacation, a young couple contemplates their future together. Ashley is interested in getting married and having kids which terrifies Sam. When the more attractive and paternal Nolan enters the picture, Sam's life spirals out of control as Ashley questions their relationship. Chaos reigns as Sam desperately clings to Ashley while fending off the threatening Nolan.
- DirectorGuy MosheStarsJuliet AubreyAnna BrewsterGabrielle CassiA fatally ill man tries to secure the future of his family in a world where the toxicity of the sun forces people to stay inside during the daytime.
- DirectorJohn C. LyonsDorota SwiesStarsAdrienne BarbeauMarc BlucasAllison McAteeA fracking horror story, "Unearth" follows two neighboring farm families whose relationships are strained when one of them chooses to lease their land to an oil and gas company. In the midst of growing tension, the land is drilled, and something long dormant and terrifying, deep beneath the earth's surface is released. "Unearth" is about the horrifying repercussions sown by shortsighted decisions, and what our children reap from our actions.
- DirectorNostradamus BrothersStarsJack HelmsThe supposed true story of a time traveler from the year 3036 who explains the future in great detail.(Short)
Stor:7, Cas:4, Act:4, Scr:4, Dir:5, Cin:4, Prod:4, VFX:4, Scor:8, Con:8, Ov:5 - DirectorDave FrancoStarsDan StevensAlison BrieSheila VandTwo couples rent a vacation home for what should be a celebratory weekend get-away.Stor:8, Cas:9, Act:9, Scr:7, Dir:10, Cin:10, Prod:9, VFX:9, Scor:10, Con:9, Ov:7
- DirectorEric DemeusyStarsRyan MassonHighdee KuanChristian PrenticeA young NASA JPL scientist is abducted by extraterrestrials, but when no one believes his story he becomes obsessed with finding proof, which leads him on a journey of discovery.Scenes w/ the agents were super cheesy, but everything else was great
- DirectorEduardo RodriguezStarsKatia WinterLeya CatlettZach AveryAn evil entity begins to torment a mother and daughter, who are forced to face the inexplicable presence that inhabits the walls of their new home.Stor:2, Cas:8, Act:8, Scr:2, Dir:5, Cin:8, Prod:8, VFX:6, Scor:7, Con:3, Ov:2
- DirectorNick RushStefan van de GraaffStarsMarsuvio SánchezRichard KeepTravis Su'aWhen Chef finds out his family will be deported if he doesn't pay government imposed fees, he turns to his boss who offers him an opportunity as a black market driver to earn the money.
- DirectorTara MieleStarsSienna MillerDiego LunaBeth GrantNew parents Adrienne and Matteo are forced to reckon with trauma amidst their troubled relationship. They must revisit the memories of their past and unravel haunting truths in order to face their uncertain future.
- DirectorJohn TurturroStarsJohn TurturroBobby CannavaleAudrey TautouA trio of misfits whose irreverent, sexually charged dynamic evolves into a surprising love story as their spontaneous and flippant attitude towards the past or future backfires time and again.Stor:3, Cas:9, Act:8, Scr:4, Dir:5, Cin:9, Prod:9, VFX:9, Scor:9, Con:4, Ov:4
- DirectorYesid LeoneStarsRoberto EscobarMaría GaviriaKristina LilleyMariana Duran its a middle-aged woman who witnesses the murder of the parents of a girl named Annie. Mariana ends up talking care of Annie, but the hell does not end there, because now the same murderers will look for them so that there is not witness left alive of the cruel murder.Unique double twist at the end, good story
- DirectorKelly ReichardtStarsAlia ShawkatJohn MagaroDylan SmithA skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business.
- DirectorStaten Cousins RoeStarsKatie BraybenBen Lloyd-HughesPoppy RoeA self-help addict unwittingly finds herself on a killing spree with her unhinged life coach.