independent films
‘Moonlight’ Captures the Complexities of Growing Up Gay and Black in America
The film, which sees release this Friday, navigates the intersection of two distinct experiences in ways most cinema hasn't.
Watch: How a Doomed 1980s Ninja Flick Became a Beloved Cult Classic
In the inaugural episode of 'OUTSIDER,' VICE investigates the rise and fall of 'Miami Connection,' an 80s action film misfire that nearly left Orlando's martial arts demigod penniless.
Talking with Director Todd Haynes about 'Carol,' Lesbian Love, and the Impossibility of Indie Films
We met up with the filmmaker to discuss his new film, an exploration of lesbian love in the homophobic 1950s.
Five Canadian Films That Were Worth Watching at TIFF (Seriously)
With less than a week left at TIFF to catch the best Canada has to offer, we put together a list of five Canadian films you should watch.
'Girlhood' Gives Young Black Girls Some Much-Needed Screen Time
We talked to the film's director, French auteur Céline Sciamma, about exploring sexual, gender, and racial identities in coming-of-age movies.
Sundance NEXT FEST Is Coming to Los Angeles Next Week
Sundance NEXT FEST, a film festival that combines music and cinema, starts August 7th in Downtown LA. Films from Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman, and Kendrick Lamar are amongst the films screening during the week-long event.
Zach Braff Will Never Stop Making Movies, and It's Your Fault
Zach Braff's new movie advises you to consider abandoning your crazy dreams, but thanks to being gifted with $3 million in Kickstarter donations to make that film, he doesn't have to quit anything—even if he probably should.