I love independent films. It drives my boyfriend crazy that all that comes in from Netflix are movies he’s never heard of.

I don’t watch independent movies exclusively, maybe I just watch more than most, but I watch independent movies because I enjoy watching reflections of real life. Some people watch movies to escape real life drama. I watch movies to reflect on real life drama, and life doesn’t always have an identifiable antagonist, a hero, or a wrapped up resolution after 180 minutes. I enjoy tragedy, internal stuggling and authenticity. To me, a good film is rich with character development and emotion. Please don’t assume I’m a film elitist that associates intellectualism with movie genres. That’s not the case at all. It’s simply a personal preference.

I loved Marley and Me, and now there is another movie coming out portraying the incredible human-animal bond. It’s an independent film called WENDY and LUCY. The movie starts Michelle Williams who plays a lost young woman on a journey across the country with her dog Lucky as her only companion. Based on the trailer, it appears to fit all my criteria for good movie – real life struggle, pain and self discovery. All while illustrating the alliance and emotional connection between a girl and her dog.

Stay tuned for a review on WENDY and LUCY, as soon as it hits a theater near me.