How Indie Film Ruled The 90s (And How It Fell)

Get a full month of MUBI FOR FREE: https://mubi.com/thetake (With the support of Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union) Audiences used to really care about independent films - so why does it feel like no one’s watching them anymore? We can still see the remnants of that cultural impact whenever we’re watching a movie by Quentin Tarantino, Sofia Coppola, or Wes Anderson. These directors, who came up through the ‘90s independent film scene, established distinctive individual styles in our minds. But since then, priorities have shifted away from “adult” movies and toward mega-blockbuster tentpoles or prestige-minded streaming shows. So was the ‘90s indie explosion the last of its kind, or can today’s low-budget, quality films find audiences and shape culture to come? Support The Take: Shop our Limited Edition Merch: https://www.the-take.com/shop Support our channel and look great doing it with Take t-shirts, hoodies, and more! If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us by: Joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetake vote on the topic we cover next, gain early access to videos and much more! Follow The Take: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThisIsTheTake Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTake Snap: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake Website: https://the-take.com/ We are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).