(CNS) Posted Wednesday September 8, 2010 - 1:49pm
``Amadeus,' ``Gandhi,' ``Reservoir Dogs,' ``Fargo,' ``Juno' and ``The Pianist' were among the movies that made the list of the 30 Most Significant Independent Films from the past three decades announced today by the Independent Film & Television Alliance.
The organization released the list in commemoration of its 30th anniversary.
``From Oscar winners to controversial and visionary game-changers, independent films have shaped and defined the film industry and popular culture over the last 30 years,' said IFTA Chairman Lloyd Kaufman.
The IFTA board selected 10 films from each of the past three decades, considering factors such as awards, critical acclaim, introduction of cinematic styles and impact on the careers of producers, directors and actors.
According to the group, the most significant films by decade are: 1980s: ``Amadeus,' ``Blue Velvet,' ``Dances With Wolves,' ``Das Boot,' ``Gandhi,' ``My Left Foot,' ``A Nightmare on Elm Street,' ``Platoon,' ``Sex, Lies and Videotape,' ``The Terminator'; 1990s: ``Braveheart,' ``Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' ``Fargo,' ``Four Weddings and Funeral,' ``Life is Beautiful,' ``Pulp Fiction,' ``Reservoir Dogs,' ``The Silence of the Lambs,' ``The Usual Suspects,'
``Where the Day Takes You'; 2000s: ``Brokeback Mountain,' ``Crash,' ``The Hurt Locker,'
``Inglourious Basterds,' ``Juno,' ``Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring,' ``Million Dollar Baby,' ``Monster,' ``The Pianist' and ``Slumdog Millionaire.'
Honorable mentions were given to ``The Killing Fields,' ``The Last Emperor,' ``The Toxic Avenger,' ``Basic Instinct,' ``Good Will Hunting,' ``Trainspotting,' ``Bowling for Columbine,' ``Memento' and ``Twilight.'
The IFTA and American Cinematheque will begin a screening series featuring the honorees. The series will begin Sept. 29 with a screening of ``My Left Foot,' followed by a discussion with director Jim Sheridan.
