Before reading this interview, we recommend that you watch the film and read our review of Spirit here. ‘Spirit’ is based on a poem written by Dillon M. Banda himself. It is perhaps one of the only short films to have done justice to Nepal’s mystical landscape. ‘Spirit’ evokes a sense of mysticism, compelling you to introspect… Continue reading Director of ‘Spirit’ Dillon M. Banda, Speaks To Us On His Personal Watershed Moment And How It Transpired Into A Wonderful Onscreen Outpour…
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‘Box Office Smash’ Is Like Its Namesake!
The film opens to Thomas Bell’s exquisite, soulful composition; accompanied by the tardy clicking of the keyboard. It’s James Killeen, the ‘Office Man’. We see him comfortably seated in his chair, punching in figures of a ‘Job Satisfaction Survey’ conducted. His face, a picture of indignant satisfaction, a smile that’s worn only by those who… Continue reading ‘Box Office Smash’ Is Like Its Namesake!
Angel of Anywhere: A Look At Identity Struggles…
An empathetic exploration of the exhausting journey of self-discovery, ‘Angel of Anywhere’ looks at two individuals, each stuck in their own rut, through the eyes of an Angel, a stripper at the ‘Anywhere’ strip club. Angel (Axel Roldos) arrives early, fixes malfunctioning things and people too. His first client in this 16:00 minutes long film… Continue reading Angel of Anywhere: A Look At Identity Struggles…
‘Closing Time’ Seeks To Shine Light On the genesis of life and what lies beyond it.
Filmed in its nativity of Charlotte, North Carolina; ‘Closing Time’ is a 19:53 minutes long film on two strangers meeting unexpectedly at an old 80’s dive bar. ‘Johnny Dollars: A sports bar and saloon’ unveils the closing shift of Jerry Faulk (Kevin Helms), who plays the bartender. He is greeted by the last request for… Continue reading ‘Closing Time’ Seeks To Shine Light On the genesis of life and what lies beyond it.
Raksha (Protection) Explores The Myth Of A Cursed Life…
Raksha (protection) is a 19:55 minutes long film directed by Meredith Koch that has not only bagged the ‘Best Short Film’ award at the Delhi International Film Festival but also been officially selected to several other competitions. It opens to wide-angle shots offering the panoramic view of the woods that remain the guardians of an… Continue reading Raksha (Protection) Explores The Myth Of A Cursed Life…
Halloween Party: Delving Into The Evil Psyche Of Humans…
It is the night of 31st October. The year is 1995. Ben Davister (Sean Gloria) is in the dark, carving a pumpkin into jack-o’-lantern. He is setting the table for his guests. His calm ritual as it appears is disrupted with a doorbell and he opens to find children greeting him for Halloween. Ben Davister,… Continue reading Halloween Party: Delving Into The Evil Psyche Of Humans…
‘I Love Chinaski When He Writes About Death’ Is A Tale Of Love, Regret & Redemption…
Inspired by the works of poet Charles Bukowski, ‘I love Chinaski when he writes about death’ is an oeuvre on love, loss and everything in between. The film, in fact, is an ode to not just Bukowski, but life in itself for all its glorious trappings. When the conversations between an adult and a teenager… Continue reading ‘I Love Chinaski When He Writes About Death’ Is A Tale Of Love, Regret & Redemption…
‘SAFE’ Showcases The Unexpected Turn Of Events During A Home Invasion…
Written and Directed by Tim Earnheart, ‘SAFE’ opens to a mother’s phone ringing. Nadine Nagamatsu, who plays her, looks excitedly at the caller. It’s her daughter, well, soon-to-be-daughter, Kelsey (Corrie Fleming)! Both exclaim a deep desire for celebrating their union as a family! The story begins with a deceptively prudish narrative but takes on a… Continue reading ‘SAFE’ Showcases The Unexpected Turn Of Events During A Home Invasion…
Submission Deadlines For Oscar 2018 Announced
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today published its list of upcoming submission deadlines for 91st Academy Awards consideration. Submissions for individual categories and the General Entry/Oscars Submission Form (OSF) are due by 5 p.m. PT on the following dates: Monday, October 1 Animated Feature Film Documentary Feature Documentary Short Subject Foreign Language… Continue reading Submission Deadlines For Oscar 2018 Announced
‘Udaan’ Is The Harsh Reality We Don’t Like Being Reminded Of…
I woke up from the dream and tasted the aesthetics of reality but it was bitter. I added sugar to sweeten it but to no avail. I preferred to go back to sleep and pretend it never existed… Udaan (Flight in English) is a 10:15 minutes long (Bengali) film directed and produced by Kuntal Paul… Continue reading ‘Udaan’ Is The Harsh Reality We Don’t Like Being Reminded Of…