Daniela’s Picks for new Indie Flicks in five minutes or less!
Gritty, dark and controversial, Lars von Trier strikes a chord with his latest film, Nymphomaniac. Captured in two volumes, Nymphomaniac tells the wild and poetic story of Joe (Stacy Martin; Charlotte Gainsbourg), a hypersexual woman and her descent into a world of depravity. Along the way, she’ll make some heartbreaking choices that will threaten to destroy her and the people she loves. Be forewarned of graphic and disturbing content.
The movie Palo Alto (and book by the same name) is the brainchild of actor, author and director James Franco. It tells the story of April (Emma Roberts), a sensitive, shy teenager, torn between her affections for her soccer coach Mr. B (James Franco), and Teddy, a sweet, but flakey stoner. The movie also weaves in the characters of Emily – a girl who’ll sleep with anyone who crosses her path – and Teddy’s friend Fred, a reckless class clown whose goofy attitude masks a troubled mind. The title is available via Hoopla. Register for free with your library card.
Kill Charlie Countryman is a quirky film about Charlie (Shia LaBeouf) and the biggest adventure of his life. When his mother passes away suddenly, Charlie speaks to her in a vision and she tells him to go to Bucharest. A strange and poignant turn of events on his flight will put him in the path of Gabi (Evan Rachel Wood), a beautiful Romanian beauty with a dark past.
The Weekend follows a one-night-stand turned weekend-long romance between two young, but very different men. Both are surprised by the strong feelings they develop for one another. The Weekend is a truly refreshing glimpse into relationships, friendships and the bonds that tie us together.
Borrow all these titles and more at your local Vaughan Library.