Best Films of 2016 according to Hans
Here they are, the 20 best films I saw in 2016, in reverse order. It was an incredible year and the list could have...
Best indie films of 2019 on Jolt Radio podcast, episode 13
Regular readers of this blog probably know what my top movie of 2019 is, so no use playing coy. Still, I tried using an...
10 essential atmospheric films for Halloween, including some on 35mm playing...
With Halloween around the corner, the lists of top scariest movies have begun popping up again on the Internet. The usual suspects are there,...
Florida Film Critics Circle reveal best of 2017… and my ballot
Today the Florida Film Critics Circle announced the winners of the best films and performances on film in 2017. How does this writer feel...
Top 5 Albums of 2016 according to Ana
Last year was packed with some great new music. Too much to handle, but I’ve collected a short list of five amazing albums. Although...
Favorite Songs of 2018 – Independent Ethos Radio Hour Episode 3
Last week on Jolt Radio I made "The Independent Ethos Radio Hour" all about music. I presented the best indie music songs I came...
Best 20 Films of 2017 – part 2
Continuing this critic's countdown to the number one movie of 2017, below you will find my top 10 movies of 2017. Some might find...
Reflecting on 2015, Part 3 – Best in Music
Here are Independent Ethos' picks for the 10 best albums we heard in 2015. They are presented in no particular order because it is...
Some of the greatest films encountered in 2013
This year proved quite fruitful for worthwhile cinema experiences for this writer. So much so, I want to vary up my year-end list. There...
Father's Day Top 5 Dads in Independent Films
Father's Day is fast approaching, offering the perfect time to celebrate some of the best cinematic depictions of father figures in independent filmmaking. Unlike...
















