As the shit hits the fan on Wall St., a more gradual, but equally serious shake-up is happening in the world of independent film. Paul shares stories from Independent Film Week, a tumultuous clash of ideas about what the future of cinema sans Hollywood will look like.

Karina checks in to tell us about Fantastic Fest. Along with alcohol, karaoke, and BBQ, she’s enjoyed the films Cargo 200 and Ex Drummer.

Choke, the new film based on a novel by Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club), comes out tonight. Is this Sundance alum truly provocative cinema, or just the same old thing with some extra sex thrown in?

 

 FilmCouch 89 [38:06m]: Play Now | Download

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0:00 - Intro, listener feedback, what independent film of yesteryear made the scales fall from your eyes?

6:23 - Independent Film Week, state of indie film.

18:44 - Karina shares tales from Fantastic Fest.

28:24 - Choke.

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