The best independent films of 2021
The non-Blockbusters that separate themselves from the rest.
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The non-Blockbusters that separate themselves from the rest.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the November episodes of SNL have been hearty and full. Although certain hosts will be remembered more fondly than others based on their predisposed comedic prowess, the disappointment margin remains slim. Season 47, knock on wood, has more hits than misses.
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open follows two Native American women: one in an abusive relationship and one in a healthy relationship. The film parallels their situations early on. Rosie (Violet Nelson) is pregnant with a baby that her abuser doesn’t want her to have. Áila (Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers), meanwhile, is seeking an IUD, despite her boyfriend’s wish for them to have children.
It’s 1998, and the independent film scene is breezy, blithe and beige. While Saving Private Ryan and Armaggeddon were sweeping the mainstream, indie fans recognized the year for the release of films Rushmore, Buffalo ‘66 and The Last Days of Disco. Lesser known still is Smoke Signals, the first feature length film helmed by Native American artists to reach a wide audience domestically and internationally.
With its comedic timing as sharp as it is, Reservation Dogs couldn’t have been co-produced by anyone other than Taika Waititi. The New Zealander of Maori descent, after getting his start writing New Zealand films such as Boy and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, is now an internationally-recognized director and actor. He met widespread attention after directing the zany Marvel flick Thor: Ragnorak, and won an Academy award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his film Jojo Rabbit just two years later.
After a somewhat shaky start three weeks ago, SNL appears to be back in full force. Quite frankly, it’s even a little better than full form.
A genre that modern TV seems to lack in is a good, old-fashioned murder mystery. Or, rather, a good, old-fashioned murder mystery starring two comedy legends and a former Disney star as a team of misfits brought together by their love of murder podcasts.
The Ted Lasso season finale released Friday morning on Apple TV. The well-loved sitcom-drama’s first season was lauded at award shows for Jason Sudeikis’ charming lead performance and its lovable fish out of water scenario. Optimistic, full-hearted and vigorously intent on depicting the resilience of the human spirit, it seems that the follow-up had nowhere to go but up.
Saturday Night Live’s season debut screamed “rebrand.” Although the show kicked off with a traditional political cold open, the sets looked about the same, and cast favorites Aidy Bryant and Cecily Strong stole the show, the cast’s dynamic changes couldn’t be ignored. For one, Joe Biden was played by a newbie.
Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF took place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 18, both in person and virtually. Founded in 1976, TIFF started out as a secondary stop on the festival circuit for big films entering the awards season. Over time, it has grown to be one of the most well-regarded festivals in the world.
Director Michael Showalter has made a grave departure from his humble Wet Hot American Summer (2001) origins and is moving toward diversifying his repertoire.