The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2021 (A Running List)
Refreshed weekly, here’s a chart of the year’s twenty highest-grossing theatrically released films.
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‘Ted K’ Review: Sharlto Copley Turns Unabomber Ted Kaczynski Into ‘Joker’ with Eerie Biopic
Berlin: Copley is the haunting centerpiece of a half-baked character study more invested in disturbing questions than answers.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall Reveal Studio Forced Them to Put White Actor in ‘Coming to America’
“We were forced to put in a white person,” Hall said about the 1988 comedy hit.
IFC Center Announces Reopening Plans, Including Safety Measures, New Releases, and Additional Screenings
Exclusive: After being closed for nearly a year due to lockdown measures, the beloved institution is prepping for a Friday reopening, complete with a number of safety-minded rules.
‘The Scary of Sixty-First’ Review: An Unforgettable ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Revision for the QAnon Age
Berlin: “Red Scare” podcast co-host Dasha Nekrasova’s directorial debut makes compelling horror out of a web of real-life conspiracy theories.
IndieWire’s Favorite Books: Staffers Pick Their Top Film Books
Looking to update your bookshelf? This list of recommendations from IndieWire staffers includes screenwriting manuals, historical deep dives, and more film books.
Lena Dunham Filmed Secret Movie ‘Sharp Stick,’ Her First Directorial Feature in 11 Years
“Sharp Stick” stars Kristine Froseth, Taylour Paige, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Jon Bernthal.
‘Mr. Bachmann and His Class’ Review: Frederick Wiseman-Inspired Doc Is One of the Year’s Most Hopeful Movies
Berlin: At nearly four hours, this intimate portrait of a classroom for immigrant children in Germany is a profound statement about multiculturalism.
‘Tina’ Review: The Superstar Rewrites Her Story for the Last Time
Berlin: Tina Turner has told her story more times than she ever wanted. She hopes this rousing documentary is the final word.
Streaming Movies Ruled by ‘Croods 2,’ HBO Max’s ‘Tom & Jerry,’ and Netflix’s ‘Bigfoot Family’
No need for screeners: Golden Globes winners “Minari,” “I Care a Lot,” “Nomadland,” and “The United States vs. Billie Holliday” are all available at home.
‘Boss Level’ Review: A Welcome Return from Joe Carnahan Is Also the Star Vehicle Frank Grillo Deserves
A fun time-loop actioner that pulls its punches ever so slightly — even Mel Gibson as the villain isn’t as unhinged as he could be.
‘I’m Your Man’ Review: Dan Stevens Is a Soulful Robot in Winsome Romance from ‘Unorthodox’ Director
Berlin: Maria Schrader’s new dramedy isn’t perfect, but Stevens and Maren Egert help bring a subtle twist to a familiar premise.
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