Film fest titles announced

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The Indianapolis International Film Festival has announced its lineup for its shifted-to-summer 11-day July event. You can find the full schedule here.

As previously noted, the festival has not only shifted time, but location as well. The whole deal will be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which means easy parking and the possibility of more of a festival atmosphere. The downside, though, is the risk that some potential patrons might assume that the event is a highbrow affair.

That’s nonsense, of course. But perception doesn’t always match reality. Personally, I’m excited about scope of films offered each year by the fest — past favorites of mine range from the very moving Australian drama “Look Both Ways” to the goofy shorts “Nevel is the Devil” and “Kidney Thieves.” (Watch the latter two here and here.)

Here’s a sampling of what’s coming:

 –The romantic drama “(500) Days of Summer” starring Zooey Deschanel opens the fest on July 15.

–“Best Worst Movie”–a documentary about the making of what is considered by many to be the worst movie of the past few decades–is followed by a screening of that actual movie, “Troll 2.”

–“The Rock-Afire Explosion” concerns the fans of the animatronic band made semi-famous at Showbiz Pizza joints in the 90s. It screens July 23-24

— Amy Irving and Peter Gallagher are among the high-profile supporting players in “Adam,” a romantic drama about a man with Asperger Syndrome. It plays July 19.

–“America on Wheels: Model T” is a documentary focused on a Richmond/Hagerstown celebration of the 100th anniversary of the famed car. See it on July 16 or 21.

And there are dozens and dozens more. Already, IBJ staffers are screening films to prepare that pre-fest guide. Look for it on July 13.

Your thoughts?