10 Indie Films We're Looking Forward To This Summer

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We’ll enjoy Iron Man 2 this week, but there are a number of films that don’t involve superheroes, sequels or big Hollywood budgets that we also can’t wait to see. Tomorrow, we’ll look at some future blockbusters, but today, we focus on 10 indie films that shouldn’t get overlooked. The popcorn tastes just as good at the art house theater, where these films will be rolling out this summer.

1. Looking for Eric
Release Date: May 21
Director: Ken Loach
Starring: Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns, Stefan Gumbs
Studio: IFC Films

Ken Loach’s films are typically characterized by his trademark gritty realism, but sometimes everyone needs a break from that sort of thing. His latest maintains elements of social and stylistic realism, but takes them in a goofy direction by focusing on middle-aged soccer fanatic Eric Bishop as he attempts to rekindle a romance with the woman he left decades ago.—Sean Gandert