"Independent cinema didn't just flourish during the 2010s; it saw a significant shift that set it apart from previous decades. While major players in the indie scene continued on, other filmmakers came in and made their mark with redefined genres. Most notably, horror got a resurgence from directors like Robert Eggers, Ari Aster, and Mike Flanagan. Plus, filmmakers like Taika Waititi, Gareth Evans, and Jordan Vogt-Roberts rose to blockbuster fame. This particular decade also presented a unique challenge for indie cinema in the form of 'cinematic universes' and the rise of streaming, both factors that pushed indie movies back into nichedom, out of brick-and-mortar theaters, and onto streaming platforms. Nevertheless, some of the best movies since the turn of the millennium were indie movies from this decade, and many eyes look forward to the influence these films have had on today's films.
Here are my picks for the best indie movies that came out during the 2010s." - whatnerd.com
