Category: Reviews

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) 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This 38:22 minutes long film centres on Adrian (Samuel Gomez), a former addict whose own efforts to rehabilitate himself has doubled thanks to the will of his girlfriend, Nadia (Vanessa Rubio). If you thought director Adam Gonzalez would have it that easy for you, you’re mistaken! He flexes his directorial muscle to offer you a… Continue reading ‘LUCID’ Recounts The Life Of An Ex-Addict…

Alcohol addiction has had several portrayals on screen. But, first time director Joshwa Walton, focuses on the pangs and cravings to reach the glass rather than the often-explored consequences of having one. By flipping the narrative, he brings to screen, a haunting, tense and intensely discomforting portrayal of an addict. Through this short film, Walton… Continue reading ‘A Strange Place’ Is A Haunting Portrayal of An Alcohol Addict…