Co-written by Jubei Powers and (story) Ali Matlock, the 18:23-minute short is unusual on all accounts. For one, it gives the immense pleasure of watching Asians play the leads. And, another high simply because of the uniqueness of its tale presented. But, perhaps, the most deserving shoutout, for its versatile storytelling. Blueberry Flytrap is an… Continue reading Blueberry Flytrap: A Supernatural Thriller Masked As An Innocent Meet-Cute
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From Charlie, With Love: The Ultimate Ode To The King Of Comedy
Writer-director-editor Andres Ramirez’s 3:38-minute short is an invitation to all film aficionados alike. A quintessential elegy written for the greatest influencer of cinema, From Charlie, With Love, has something to offer to everyone. It doesn’t matter if you are in it for the recreation of the silent cinema or the classic Chaplinesque execution. But, there… Continue reading From Charlie, With Love: The Ultimate Ode To The King Of Comedy
The Living: Friendship Poised For Its Ultimate Test
In this Raphael Frost Gonzalez written-directed 14:55-minute short, one is left amused, provoked and ultimately hopeful as two friends connect and disconnect only to reconnect at the backdrop of unbelievably, highly placed stakes. Everything about The Living chimes to create a pleasant, cheerful atmosphere. Be it Alex Twomey’s music or Emily Tapanes’s cinematography. Not to… Continue reading The Living: Friendship Poised For Its Ultimate Test
360 Seconds: Hallmarks Of Incredible Filmmaking In A Short On A Sassy Female Assassin
This one is a treat for all those Villanelle fans out there. Six minutes of pure thrill as writer-director Bex Bradshaw takes us into the mind of a seasoned vigilante, as she has a moment to herself between jobs. That is, kills. That the setting of this film is in the restroom of a punk… Continue reading 360 Seconds: Hallmarks Of Incredible Filmmaking In A Short On A Sassy Female Assassin
Mickey Hardaway: A Slow Drama On The Many Variations Of Abuse
It is a topic that never ceases to inspire filmmakers or intrigue psychologists. A topic that has been well chronicled in books and films. And quite frankly, a topic that should never be set off the table. But for those whose lives it has shredded, this remains a particularly painful subject to be seen repeatedly… Continue reading Mickey Hardaway: A Slow Drama On The Many Variations Of Abuse
Hells Kitchen: Brilliantly Written Mobster Drama Worth Turning Into A Feature Length
16 minutes feel short. Terribly short. For a film of its magnitude—both in terms of the production and concept—Hells Kitchen could have easily been turned into a series or a feature. Which makes writer-director Steve Young quite the wizard. Truncating something of this magnitude into a short of less than 20 minutes certainly requires some… Continue reading Hells Kitchen: Brilliantly Written Mobster Drama Worth Turning Into A Feature Length