Mumblecore

Not many people are aware of the mumblecore movement in America, despite it being around for almost 8 years now. This is perhaps as it often overlooked as amateurish and poor quality. No doubt this is true about the films they are amateur films and the quality of the film, with regards to technical ability and hollywood polish is poor. But what mumblecore movies seek to do is open up the field of film again. It explores our expectations of what a film should do and without a doubt these films deal with the very undefinable area of 'willing suspension of disbelief' within our psyches.

Now mumblecore can be described as low budget films that typically look at the realtionships and dynamics of a group of 20-30 year olds. Actors are usually amateurs and scripts are highly improvised.

Benten films is a company the specialises in mumblecorps films and is great to look at for critical reviews and for information on new releases. Most titles are available through Amazon if you know what you are looking for. I would particularly suggest looking at the works of the Duplass brothers who have had much success at the sundance film festival with their works. Check them out at www.thepuffychairmovie.com to look at information about there "The puffy Chair" movie. And watch the trailer below. Their work smacks of an initial irony that we gradually lose throughout the film as we beginning to believe and root for the characters.