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In this week’s cover story, we’ve curated a list of essential turns in independent movies from the past 100 years. From the silent era to the modern age, these actors transcended budget constraints to deliver some of the most unforgettable performances in cinema history.

How the Palladinos Built the International Cast of ‘Étoile’

The team behind “Gilmore Girls” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” discuss mixing old and new faces on their new Prime Video series.

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4 Indie Filmmakers Who Changed the Game on a Shoestring Budget

Here’s how the inventive auteurs behind “The People’s Joker,” “Hundreds of Beavers,” and the “Terrifier” franchise are shaking up the industry.

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‘Andor’ Star Kyle Soller on How Failing Made Him a Better Actor

The “Andor” star talks about how he made it as an American actor in the U.K.

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