…is Indie 50, or Empire Magazine’s choices for the 50 Greatest Independent Films of All Time.

Empire is, loosely translated, the British equivalent of Premiere Magazine here in the States, but don’t hold that against them. Their selections here are interesting and diverse, and while there might be a few howlers among their inclusions – I like “Grosse Point Blank” as much as the next guy, but I’d never put it in this list…and there’s a reason why neither Dennis Wilson nor James Taylor gave up their musical careers for more acting gigs, and that reason is “Two Lane Blacktop” – it’s still a fun read.