As writer-director Fred Cavender calls it, ‘California Hot- Dog Champions’ is a “horrockumentary” about a rock band filming a documentary about their reincarnation as they get together to jam at their new drummer’s pub for the first time. The film begins on a light note with the members waxing elaborate on their excitement at the… Continue reading ‘California Hot-Dog Champions’: A Horrockumentary To Make You Scream and Laugh
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Where’s Lilli? Is A Tale About Finding Inspiration & Conquering Fears
‘Where’s Lilli?’ is a delightful short film that touches one’s heart with its very simple premise and brilliant execution. Directed by Michelle Martinez, the short charms its viewers with its wholesome innocent humour that one is equally likely to experience in their everyday life. In its 18:18-minute duration, it manages to perfectly showcase the characters of… Continue reading Where’s Lilli? Is A Tale About Finding Inspiration & Conquering Fears
‘Hazel’ Is An Odyssey Into The Parallel Universe
A well-crafted narrative that’s tightly knit to showcase a world of endless possibilities, that’s ‘Hazel’ for you. At 6:23 minutes, Sara Eustaquio’s obscure but thought-provoking plot leaves you with a hint of fluster and ambiguity. The story that sets up an atmosphere of a high school drama quickly smacks you in the face with a… Continue reading ‘Hazel’ Is An Odyssey Into The Parallel Universe
‘This Is Me’ Shows What It’s Like To Remember Yourself When Everything Else Is Falling Apart
Lydia Isnanto’s ‘This Is Me’ explores PTSD’s sneak attacks, visualizing and dramatizing what it feels like to the victim. Sandy (portrayed by Kaitlyn Newman) is a successful CEO at a young age. She has seemingly achieved the impossible – the mostly-male board approves of and respects her decisions and plans. The demons come crawling out… Continue reading ‘This Is Me’ Shows What It’s Like To Remember Yourself When Everything Else Is Falling Apart
‘Neon Heart’: Nothing Shines Brighter Than A Musical Heart
Written and directed by Calin Butnaru, ‘Neon Heart’ is the story of a pianist, who is troubled. It follows his journey as he struggles to find his way back into music after an emotional upheaval involving his mother. Butnaru narrates his (Emmanuel played by Enobong Bassey) story through an experimental musical drama; unusual for its… Continue reading ‘Neon Heart’: Nothing Shines Brighter Than A Musical Heart
Martha: A Mother’s Worst Nightmare Plays Out For Real!
Co-directors McKinley Benson & Enzo Hui’s ‘Martha’ singularly focuses on a mother’s woes at accepting her son’s decision of moving out of their home. But, what makes this saga unique is the engaging narrative incorporated with a slightly unconventional storyline. In 26:55 minutes, the directors manage to not only capture the much-frayed relationship between the… Continue reading Martha: A Mother’s Worst Nightmare Plays Out For Real!
‘Unregistered’ Is A Relevant Sci-Fi That Asks Tough Questions
Sophia Banks’ ‘Unregistered’ follows Rekker and Ata in a dystopian future where, to control population, the law restricts you to a single child, who must also be registered. A second child, if discovered, will be sent to detention camps. Arbitrary scans occur throughout the day as well as a nationwide nightly scan. In such a… Continue reading ‘Unregistered’ Is A Relevant Sci-Fi That Asks Tough Questions
‘Constant Treason’ Follows the Conventional Rules of Thrillers
Writer-director Ruvin Orbach’s espionage thriller ‘Constant Treason’ follows IT guy Charlie, played by Pedro Isaac Chairez, fiddling with an engagement ring while leaking sensitive data to a hacking organization which plans to publicise the Army’s inhumane experiments on soldiers with the aim to create soldiers with enhanced capabilities. Information successfully leaked, Charlie drops by his… Continue reading ‘Constant Treason’ Follows the Conventional Rules of Thrillers
The Baker Brothers Are A Laugh Riot!
Anthony Codispoti’s ‘The Baker Brothers’ is a hysterical caper at 9:11 minutes. Set in Alabama, the film opens to David Morckel’s unquestionably playful background that straight transports you to the 1950s’ and the ‘Cotton State’. Also written by Codispoti, ‘The Baker Brothers’ centres on the film’s namesake, played by Alan Baker (Dallas White) and Eddy… Continue reading The Baker Brothers Are A Laugh Riot!
‘Sound’ Shows The Unexpected Tragedy Of Recovering From An Accident
Fear doesn’t require an invitation. But, PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) does. The consequence of a very stressful event, PTSD hard to overcome and even harder when you’ve to do it all by yourself. It cripples the very existence of the person until their daily life becomes a struggle. ’Sound’ (14:48 minutes) follows the story of… Continue reading ‘Sound’ Shows The Unexpected Tragedy Of Recovering From An Accident