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Five things you couldn’t pay me to watch in 2026
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Five things you couldn’t pay me to watch in 2026

Without fail, the final moments of every 12 months are now riddled with ‘best movies of … Five things you couldn’t pay me to watch in 2026Read more

by Jack Benjamin•December 31, 2025December 31, 2025•0
The 3rd (2023) – 1.5 stars
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The 3rd (2023) – 1.5 stars

Director:  Sheldon Armstrong Writers: Sheldon Armstrong Cast: Isaac J. H. Barnes, Ava Azadeh, Justin Basiner, Max … The 3rd (2023) – 1.5 starsRead more

by Dimitra•September 19, 2025September 17, 2025•0
A summer jolly: Beyond viral moments Saltburn’s class commentary falls short
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A summer jolly: Beyond viral moments Saltburn’s class commentary falls short

At many times Saltburn seems like someone trying to reinvent themselves during a summer holiday; delivering … A summer jolly: Beyond viral moments Saltburn’s class commentary falls shortRead more

by Jack Benjamin•July 23, 2025October 2, 2025•0
The Chemists (2023) – 4 stars
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The Chemists (2023) – 4 stars

Director: Nico Fulton Lavachek Writer: Nico Fulton Lavachek Cast: Jared Treviño, Cambrey Watson, Alexander Haug, Kelsie … The Chemists (2023) – 4 starsRead more

by Jack Benjamin•July 8, 2024•1
Finding the filmic experiences you won’t see in Hollywood
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Finding the filmic experiences you won’t see in Hollywood

Going off the beaten path of mainstream cinema can open up a world of delights – … Finding the filmic experiences you won’t see in HollywoodRead more

by Indy Film Library•June 29, 2023July 3, 2023•0
Emily or Oscar? (2021) – 2.5 stars
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Emily or Oscar? (2021) – 2.5 stars

Director: Christopher M. Allport Writer: Christopher M. Allport Cast: Casara Clark, Christopher M. Allport, Ismael Lotz … Emily or Oscar? (2021) – 2.5 starsRead more

by Tony Moore•December 9, 2022December 12, 2022•0
Rag Doll (2020) – 3.5 stars
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Rag Doll (2020) – 3.5 stars

Director: Andrew Yanni Writer: Judie Feenstra Cast: Judie Feenstra, Travis Deslaurier Running time: 14mins Rag Doll … Rag Doll (2020) – 3.5 starsRead more

by Jack Benjamin•August 26, 2022August 27, 2022•0
Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream Films
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Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream Films

Committing horrendous acts of abuse has severe psychological impacts on the perpetrators as well as the … Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream FilmsRead more

by Indy Film Library•November 4, 2020September 5, 2024•0
Lovecraftian love in the time of monsters and men
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Lovecraftian love in the time of monsters and men

A decade after its initial release, Gareth Edwards’ hit sci-fi Monsters stands as a testament to … Lovecraftian love in the time of monsters and menRead more

by Jack Benjamin•July 15, 2020November 9, 2020•0
Übel (2020) – 2 stars
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Übel (2020) – 2 stars

Director: Edwin Schaap Writers: Edwin Schaap Cast: Bryarly Bishop, Ray Thacker Running time: 9mins The Second … Übel (2020) – 2 starsRead more

by Jack Benjamin•May 29, 2020May 29, 2020•0

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Indy Film Library is a motion picture review service, which grew out of the need of independent filmmakers to receive feedback on their work. Founded by Chief Editor Jack Benjamin in 2019, the Amsterdam-based project quickly grew to five regular contributors, each driven by the desire to champion new creative talent, and offer the necessary advice for it to flourish.
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