The 1. 1 Most Underrated Movies of 2. Variety. Although 2. U. S. box office, that statistic doesnt tell the whole story. In fact, its the best of times and the worst of times at the movies. Big screen epics like Rogue One are striking it rich, but independent movies have never had a tougher time competing for an audiences limited attention. For every Captain America Civil War or Finding Dory, dozens of small or medium sized films went unnoticed in 2. These feast or famine returns are part of the business, but the volume of prestige titles that are falling through the cracks is growing. The new economic reality is that fledgling distributors dont know how to sell as many tickets or simply cant. Blame it on TV, Netflix, the 2. But whatever is going on, its leaving great movies on the shelf, virtually untouched or struggling to survive on VOD. Of course, not all the news is so grim. In 2. 01. 6, there were a few lucky underdogs, propelled by Oscars buzz,  that have been able to succeed, such as Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight and La La Land. But for the most part, the state of independent movies is at a crossroads. Here are 1. 1 titles that deserved a bigger spotlight. American Honey U. S. box office 6. When Andrea Arnolds drama about a group of troubled adolescents debuted at Cannes, it was heralded as one of the cinematic triumphs of the year. But it somehow got lost in the busy fall season. Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, Ep 31 The Krisha director talks about how he got his early start with Malick and making his new horror film. Directed by Trey Edward Shults. With Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko, Robyn Fairchild, Chris Doubek. Krisha returns for Thanksgiving dinner after ten years away from. The 19 Best Movies That You Didnt See in 2016 Find Watch These. Alex Billington March 8, 2017. Sing Street U. S. Covert Affair Full Episode. The third entry in director John Carneys movie musical trifectafollowing Once and the sublime Begin. Watch National Treasure Tube Free more. Olivia Grace Applegate, Actress Song to Song. Olivia Grace Applegate was born on December 1, 1991 in San Antonio, Texas, USA as Olivia Grace Augustina Applegate. She. Shults conceived of It Comes at Night after the death of his father, an alcoholic on whom the female protagonist of Krisha is partly based. Even if you werent. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get. LOS ANGELES, CA Catholic Online Some are highly anticipated, while others arent known at all, so here is a list of every 2017 summer release and a brief synopsis. Lowbudget scifi movies may have had their heyday during Roger Cormans rise to Bmovie greatness in the 1950s, but theyre still going strong todayproving. Growing up as a kid who loved comic books, I spent many an afternoon running around the park pretending to be a superhero fighting all manners of evil. Fun as it was. Newcomer Sasha Lane is superb as a young girl who joins a crew of magazine selling misfits on a road trip. And Shia La. Beouf pictured, above, as their leader, delivers his best performance to date. Other People U. S. This years opening night Sundance dramedy about a young gay man the excellent Jesse Plemmons who moves home to Sacramento to take care of his ill mother Molly Shannon is the epitome of what Park City does best. Shannon should earn an Oscar nomination for her role in the tearjerkerits too bad more Academy voters havent seen the film. Samurai Girl Season 1 Streaming on this page. First time director Chris Kelly who writes for SNL will no doubt move on to bigger things. Sing Street U. S. The third entry in director John Carneys movie musical trifectafollowing Once and the sublime Begin Againis set in Ireland in the 1. With an irresistible soundtrack and cast, Sing Street would have been one of the top grossing movies of the year for Miramax, if it had only opened in the mid 9. Instead, released by Harvey Weinstein last spring, it got clobbered. Everybody Wants Some U. S. box office 3. Coming off the success of Boyhood, its a mystery why director Richard Linklater didnt draw more crowds for his spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused. The comedy about a 1. Blake Jenner, Wyatt Russell and Tyler Hoechlinat least has the ingredients to rebound as a cult classic. Hello, My Name is Doris U. S. box office 1. By todays standards, Michael Showalters comedy about a cubicle bee Sally Field that develops an infatuation on a co worker Max Greenfieldis a hit. But I have a lingering feeling that if Hello, My Name is Doris had landed in theaters during a different era, like 1. My Best Friends Wedding. Ive seen the movie three times, and love it more on each viewing a perfectly nuanced anti valentine, anchored by a toweringly funny performance from Field. Dont Think Twice U. S. box office 4. Mike Birbiglia carries triple dutyas writer, director and starof this dramedy that follows a troupe of New York improve actors. Like Lena Dunhams Tiny Furniture, which also debuted at SXSW back in 2. Dont Think Twice is a portrait of people caught between the illusion of success and the reality of mediocrity. Christine U. S. box office 2. In a year with no shortage of strong female performances, Rebecca Halls work as a woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown slipped by. But shes remarkable in this drama, directed by Antonio Campos, based on the life of 1. Florida TV reporter Christine Chubbuck. Lets hope Hollywood continues to give her chances to stretch. Morris From America U. S. box office 9. The award for the best father son pairing goes to Craig Robinson and newcomer Markees Christmas, channeling an observant 1. Germany, in this Sundance darling. That the movie vanished so quickly from theaters was a missed opportunity for distributor A2. Krisha U. S. box office 1. During a cheerful Texas Thanksgiving dinner, a woman arrives with a secret demon. First time filmmaker Trey Edward Shults Krisha is part family drama, part horror movie about a grandmother trying to escape her past played by Krisha Fairchild, the directors own grandma, with traces of Sissy Spacek. Although stellar reviews didnt lead to box office success, Krisha is likely to be studied in the years to come, as Shults has been crowned as Hollywoods new it director. Certain Women U. S. Three vignettes make up the patches of Middle America drama from frontierswoman director Kelly Reichardt. But the last story, with Kristen Stewart as a teacher and Lily Gladstone as her wistful student, is so refreshing in its restraint, it will leave your heart on the floor. A Monster Calls U. S. box office still in limited release. Maybe Im cheating a little by putting this Focus Feature title on my list, since A Monster Calls hasnt opened wide yet. But after a small weekend in a few theaters, Im scared that the attack of the holiday tentpoles will drown out this enchanting allegory about loss, with Liam Neeson voicing the title character and Felicity Jones deserving Oscar consideration as a British boys mom.