Planning to see a movie over the long weekend but tired at the mere thought of sitting through bloated summer blockbusters like "The Lone Ranger," "World War Z," "White House Down," "Fast & Furious 6," "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "Man of Steel"? There's some good news: Summer 2013 is loaded with high quality art house features, many of which have floundered at the box office for no real good reason. Help change that this weekend with these 10 alternatives to the wide-release behemoths.
1. "Before Midnight"
Why you should see it: Because Richard Linklater's third "Before" film might be the best one yet; because it's the one summer movie thus far that could legitimately earn a Best Picture nomination next year.
2. "Frances Ha"
Why you should see it: Because Greta Gerwig is the Queen of the Summer.
3. "20 Feet From Stardom"
Why you should see it: Because this documentary -- about some of...
1. "Before Midnight"
Why you should see it: Because Richard Linklater's third "Before" film might be the best one yet; because it's the one summer movie thus far that could legitimately earn a Best Picture nomination next year.
2. "Frances Ha"
Why you should see it: Because Greta Gerwig is the Queen of the Summer.
3. "20 Feet From Stardom"
Why you should see it: Because this documentary -- about some of...
- 7/3/2013
- by Christopher Rosen
- Huffington Post
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