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What gives a film produced in the American independent sector the status of a ‘cult’ movie and how can this be understood in relation to the wider issue of distinctions between ‘independent’ and ‘mainstream’ cinema?
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What gives a film produced in the American independent sector the status of a 'cult' movie and how can this be understood in relation to the wider issue of distinctions between 'independent' and 'mainstream' cinema? Discuss with close reference to two films. It is highly debated topic as to what makes a film achieve 'cult' status, there are not set guidelines or goals that have to be achieved for a film to be considered a 'cult' film and there are many films that have achieved a 'cult' following but are not considered 'cult' films. In this essay I will give my perspective on what makes a 'cult' movie in relation to 'independent' and 'mainstream' cinema. There is not one combined characteristic that 'cult' movies share or one thing that they all have to include, but they do all share the need to be in opposition of the 'mainstream' cinema. Mark...
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