By any standard, 2014 was a good year for movies. While the future of distribution (and the theatrical experience) is still looking like the wild west, never before has our access to wonderful, diverse cinema been easier. We no longer have to rely on a local independent cinema or video store possibly bringing in a renowned international or indie film. The continued rise of online video sites like YouTube and Vimeo has given sustained life to previously voiceless short filmmakers and no-budget auteurs. Larger film-centric networks like Netflix and Hulu represent occasionally troubling, but unquestionably exciting, glimpses of
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