Remove ads with our VIP Service
- Elf [2003]
- Iron Man [2008]
- Made [2001]
- Miller's Crossing [1990]
- Swingers (1996) [1996]
Add Your Comments
Gift Shop Articles
- Movie Music Winners at the GRAMMY Awards [Feb 6]
- Upgrade Your Popcorn Game at Home with Two Popcorn Poppers [Jan 19]
- Save 20% on Movies at Target - expires Dec 30, 2023 [Dec 29, 2023]
- What's Your Favorite Holiday Movie? Check This List for Contenders! [Dec 20, 2023]
- Upgrade Your Streaming Experience and Save Up to 40% on Roku Products! [Dec 8, 2023]
- Read more »
Our Gift Shop merchant Amazon.com has launched a new store for independent movies and art-house style movies called the "Indie & Art House" store.
In this new specialty store within the Amazon.com web site, fans of independent movies can preview, review, and discuss their favorite movies and find out what's new in the industry of movies that don't reach the mainstream conciousness the way blockbusters movies do.
Actor, director, and producer Jon Favreau, who has been involved in past movies like Elf, Swingers, and Made, and is in the process of finishing the upcoming super-hero movie The Iron Man, has been selected as the store's first Independent Voices curator. He will be reviewing and recommending movies that tread new ground or that have gone largely unnoticed by audiences.
"I’m excited to be a part of Amazon Independent Voices and to have the opportunity to shine the spotlight on well-deserving indie films," said Jon Favreau. "It’s always a challenge for small films to connect with fans and moviegoers, but with the help of programs like Independent Voices we can make a difference and help generate excitement around these special movies."
The store is launching with 25,000 movies that span the genres of action/adventure, comedy, drama, horror, martial arts, and romance. In addition to lots of interactivity features with other site visitors, the main point of the store is, of course, to get consumers to purchase movies on DVD and via their online download service, Unbox.
As an example of what this store has to offer, I checked out Favreau's first selection, Miller's Crossing, which appeared in theaters in 1990. The movie's box office gross was only about $5 million, but it has a fairly high 7.9 rating on the IMDb's User Ratings scale.
The page above has a trailer for the movie as well as some info about the director, Joel Cohen. It wouldn't be Amazon.com without a purchase link for the DVD, which is currently for sale for $9.98.
Speaking of purchase links, there are plenty to be had, including sales offers of up to 55% on Indie & Art House films, a group of selections from the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, and a way to browse all films by genre, country, director, language, and theme.
Please note: If you purchase through the links above, we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for supporting The BigScreen Cinema Guide!
Remove ads with our VIP Service
- Elf [2003]
- Iron Man [2008]
- Made [2001]
- Miller's Crossing [1990]
- Swingers (1996) [1996]
Add Your Comments
Gift Shop Articles
- Movie Music Winners at the GRAMMY Awards [Feb 6]
- Upgrade Your Popcorn Game at Home with Two Popcorn Poppers [Jan 19]
- Save 20% on Movies at Target - expires Dec 30, 2023 [Dec 29, 2023]
- What's Your Favorite Holiday Movie? Check This List for Contenders! [Dec 20, 2023]
- Upgrade Your Streaming Experience and Save Up to 40% on Roku Products! [Dec 8, 2023]
- Read more »
Add Your Comments
Reader Comments
No comments found. Be the first and let us know what you think!
Add Your Comments
Please login or register a new account before continuing.
Already Registered?
Not Registered? Create a New Account!
Our registered members enjoy more features, including:
- Save Your Location -- the site remembers your location, no having to re-enter it each time you visit
- Favorite Theaters List -- keep a handy list of the theaters you attend
- Favorite Movies List - movies you want to see, all in one place
- Write Movie Reviews -- share your opinions of the movies you see
- Block Ads with VIP Service -- view this site ad free (subscription req'd)
Basic accounts are free -- sign up today!
Concerned About Privacy?
So are we! We won't sell, trade, or share your personal information with anyone unless required by law. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.
News Headlines - Theaters - Movies - Reader Reviews - Movie Links
Your Account - VIP Service
The BigScreen Cinema Guide is a service of SVJ Designs LLC. All graphics, layout, and structure of this service (unless otherwise specified) are Copyright © 1995-2024, SVJ Designs. The BigScreen Cinema Guide is a trademark of SVJ Designs. All rights reserved. 'ACADEMY AWARDS®' and 'OSCAR®' are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. |