One of my goals in this blog is to challenge people to do and see things in the city that they may not normally do and see. One example of that is supporting independent film.
There are two independent film theatres in Dallas, the Angelika Film Center (Mockingbird Station – 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane) and the Landmark Magnolia (3699 McKinney Ave). These are the places where you can find independent films that aren’t going to be advertised during your favorite sitcoms or primetime dramas. These are the films that get advertised by word of mouth on internet blogs (not much unlike this one) and in passing conversation.
Think all independent films are weird, obscure, artsy films? Think again. Independent films offer all the drama, suspense, and romance of their big budget counterparts. How about a suspense thriller in which a 14 year old girl entraps a 32 year old pedophile on the internet, gets invited to his house, and spends the day torturing him as payback (even convincing him at one point that she’s about to castrate him)? Sounds interesting right? It’s a little, independent film called "Hard Candy" (now out on DVD). It played the Angelika a few months ago.
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How about another suspense thriller in which a 60 year old lesbian tries to “seduce” a 30-something, married schoolteacher who is dealing with the guilt/and sinful satisfaction of carrying on an illicit affair with one of her students? Sounds interesting again, doesn’t it? This one is a little independent film called "Notes on a Scandal" starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. It played at the Landmark Magnolia a few months ago as well.
My point is the city is full of newness and freshness (even in routine tasks like going to the movies) if you just go out there and look for it.
So kids, your lesson for today is: Don’t Sleep on Independent Films.
Cheers!
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And one of the great things about the Angelika is that they serve wine at their in-house cafe. Nothing like watching a movie while toasty LOL!
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