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By leaning away from the Oscars (if not altogether), the Indie Spirits have found their identity as a supportive and diverse film community.
"If Beale Street Could Talk" or "Leave No Trace" should top wins; other favorites are "First Reformed" and "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"
Matt Smith is also joining the cast, which already includes "The Witch" favorite Anya Taylor-Joy.
The award for best adapted screenplay went to a film that was not Oscar-nominated this year, breaking an eight-year predictive streak.
This year's finalists include "Leave No Trace," ineligible for a WGA nomination; several major Oscar contenders did not make the cut.
Jane Campion is one of five women nominated for the Best Director Oscar. Here's why she thinks Granik deserves to be the sixth.
After more than two decades in Hollywood, the actor tells IndieWire he has hit upon a formula for professional satisfaction.
The summer specialty box office continues its surge for not only documentaries but Debra Granik's long-awaited follow-up to "Winter's Bone."
Now Debra Granik has discovered another newcomer in Thomasin McKenzie as she seeks high-stakes drama in the neorealist tradition.
Ben Foster stars in the film, which will play at Cannes next month.
