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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 28: Touched With FireWhile staying at a psychiatric hospital, two manic-depressive poets (Katie Holmes, Luke Kirby) begin a romance that continues to blossom after their release.
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Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie2024-05-3029 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 27: On The Road"On the Road" is a film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's iconic novel, following the travels of young writer Sal Paradise and his free-spirited friend Dean Moriarty as they journey across America in search of adventure, meaning, and self-discovery during the post-World War II era. Along the way, they encounter various characters and experiences that shape their understanding of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
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2024-04-3033 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 26: Waiting...Staffers at the restaurant Shenaniganz engage in various pranks and games -- both on and off the clock. Monty shows a new employee the ins and outs, providing him the worst first day of his life.
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Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie2024-03-1748 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 24: The Menu A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish meal with shocking surprises.
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2023-12-181h 08Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 23: Funny Games"Funny Games" is a psychological thriller film directed by Michael Haneke. The story revolves around a seemingly normal family who are subjected to a sadistic and disturbing home invasion by two young men.
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Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie2023-11-0453 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 22: Excision"Excision" is a 2012 horror film written and directed by Richard Bates Jr. The movie tells the story of Pauline, a socially awkward and disturbed teenage girl with a fascination for surgery and a deep-seated desire to become a surgeon. Pauline's obsession with gruesome medical procedures, coupled with her strained relationship with her overbearing mother and younger sister, creates tension within her family.
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Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie2023-10-2835 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 21: The Stanford Prison Experiment"The Stanford Prison Experiment" is a 2015 biographical drama film directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. The movie is based on the real-life Stanford prison experiment conducted by Dr. Philip Zimbardo in 1971. The experiment places college students in the roles of prisoners and guards in a simulated prison. As the study unfolds, the abuse of power and the psychological effects of the roles become disturbingly apparent.
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Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie2023-10-1142 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 20: Talk to MeWhen a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party game -- until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
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Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie2023-07-0740 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 18: The To-Do List"The To Do List" is a 2013 coming-of-age comedy film directed by Maggie Carey. Set in 1993, the movie follows the story of Brandy Klark, an overachieving high school graduate who realizes that she has spent most of her time focusing on academics and has missed out on experiencing various aspects of teenage life, especially romantic and sexual relationships.
Motivated by her best friends and older sister's experiences, Brandy creates a comprehensive checklist of sexual activities she wants to complete before heading off to college. Determined to gain some much-needed experience, she embarks on a mission to check off each item on...2023-06-3037 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 17: Ruby Sparks"Ruby Sparks" takes us on a journey through the life of Calvin Weir-Fields, a young novelist struggling with writer's block and a lack of inspiration. Frustrated and lonely, Calvin begins to write about his dream girl, Ruby Sparks, a vivacious and spontaneous woman who embodies all his desires and quirks.
But here's the twist: Calvin's creation becomes a reality. As he wakes up one morning, he finds Ruby Sparks, the very character he conjured up, standing in his kitchen. Shocked yet elated, Calvin embarks on a whirlwind romance with the living embodiment of his words.
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The movie follows a group of eight friends who gather for a dinner party on the night a comet is passing overhead. Strange things start to happen as they realize that their reality has become distorted, and they begin to question whether they're actually still in the same house or if they've been transported to a parallel universe.
Follow Miranda on Instagram: 🌛Miranda Ann Martin🌜 (@firpanda) • Instagram photos and videos Miranda's Blog: Miranda Muses Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie • Instagram photos and videos2023-04-2836 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 14 : Jojo Rabbit
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 13: The Way Way BackFollow Miranda on Instagram: 🌛Miranda Ann Martin🌜 (@firpanda) • Instagram photos and videos Miranda's Blog: Miranda Muses Follow D.onniie on Instagram: @d.onniie • Instagram photos and videos2023-02-2432 minIndie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp. 12: Scott Pilgrim v. The WorldFollow Miranda on Instagram: 🌛Miranda Ann Martin🌜 (@firpanda) • Instagram photos and videos Miranda's Blog: Miranda Muses
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 11: SawConnect with us!
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 10: It FollowsThe 2014 breakthrough horror film, "It Follows" is discussed.
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 9: What We Do in The ShadowsTaika Waititi and Jermaine Clement’s mockumentary horror comedy film is discussed.
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Distorted Records Radio Show w/ Donniie (weeknights 11 pm-3 am): Live 95 | Audilous2022-08-2529 min
Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 8: Duck ButterAlia Shawkat’s 2018 LGBTQA+ experimental romance film “Duck Butter” is dissected.
In this episode, Miranda and Donniie discuss the need for relationships in this age of hookups and if a 24-hour shortcut could work. Also, how less is more when it comes to on-screen sex scenes. Later, Miranda explains her "hatred" for actress Zooey Deschanel, which played out the Manic Pixie Dream Girl film trope for her.
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 7: JunoElliot Page's breakout film, "Juno" is discussed.
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Distorted Records Radio Show w/ Donniie (weeknights 11 pm-3 am): Live 95 | Audilous2022-06-3030 min
Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 6: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist“When is the night over? Is it the start of sunrise or the end of it? Is it when you finally go to sleep or simply when you realize that you have to?”
Micheal Cera and Kat Dennings' 2008 music-centric rom-com, "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" is discussed.
During the backend of the 2000s, actor Micheal Cera became Hollywood's unofficial awkward IT teen. From the wide success of "Superbad," Cera began a 3-year run as a leading man in various indie rom-com flicks that made him a star. "Youth in Revolt", "Juno" and "Scott...2022-05-0528 min
Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 5: Hereditary"I never wanted to be your mother." A24's 2018 hit horror/occult film Hereditary is discussed.
According to research, Hereditary is the most liked horror film of the past decades but does it hold up to Miranda and D.onniie's standards? Why does Miranda love Halloween so much? Why do horror films linked to real-world religion make for better films, when does a horror film no longer classify as such and we catch another Wolff brothers sighting!
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 4: Paper Towns“What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person.” John Green's novel/film adaptation "Paper Towns" is discussed.
In their most critical review yet, Miranda & D.onniie pick apart the good (but mostly bad) parts of the film, how actress/model Cara Delevingne's social status allows her to stay booked, and why the Wolff Brothers (Naked Brothers Band) are so popular after 10 years?
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 3: Palo AltoSuper rich kids with nothing but fake friends! Gia Coppola's directorial debut of "Palo Alto" is discussed.
The film is based on actor James Franco's 2010 short stories book of the same name. Does the overload of Hollywood nepotism in the film take away from the overall theme? Does James Franco's desire to portray a problematic character further help or damage his reputation? Does the stellar soundtrack influence D.onniie's overall rating of the film? Miranda and D.onniie also discuss why films based on a collection of short stories rarely work.
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 2: American HoneySweet like Tennessee Honey! Actress Sasha Lane's debut film "American Honey" is discussed.
What was the "Mag Crew"? What's the reasoning behind director Andrea Arnold's film vision with animals? How does the "American Dream" measure up to real life? Is it possible to find love in a K-Mart still?
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Indie Flicks with D.onniie & MirandaEp 1: Black BearThe debut of Indie Flicks Podcast with Miranda and D.onniie is here!
Aubrey Plaza's 2021 psycho-thriller "Black Bear" is discussed.
Does Gabe's gaslighting lead to Allison's downward spiral? Did the director follow Nolan's formula too much and confuse the audience? What was up with that black bear really?
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