Directed and written by Dane Elcar, ‘The Pond’ is a psychological, horror film that is meant to take your breath away, literally! The film centres on a man who goes to a nature preserve to rejuvenate. Listening to his music, his ears plugged and oblivious to everything around him, he jogs, carefree, until he realizes… Continue reading ‘The Pond’ Is A Horrifying Portrayal Of A Man Being Trapped!
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‘The Visit’ Is A Profoundly Tragic Narrative Of A Mind Lost…
Winner of the ‘Best Shot’ at the ‘Burbank International Film Festival’ and ‘Catalina Film Festival’ amongst others, ‘The Visit’ in association with Sky Frame pictures, is written, directed and produced by Romina Schwedler. The very opening shot of the film bears with it an unmistakable psychological tenor to it. It is Tuesday, and as always,… Continue reading ‘The Visit’ Is A Profoundly Tragic Narrative Of A Mind Lost…
‘A Soldier’s Judgement’ Is A Moving Recollection Of A Soldier From His Time At The Front…
War stories, despite their imminent tragedy, carry a sonnet in them. Strange as it might seem, as a eulogy for the alive, war stories are perplexing to the human mind, because these ones don’t become any more bearable even on hindsight. We humans ironically have the appetite to hear tales from the battlefield and yet… Continue reading ‘A Soldier’s Judgement’ Is A Moving Recollection Of A Soldier From His Time At The Front…
‘Motorcycle Boy’ Shows You What Makes A Real Hero!
Joe Mitchell’s ‘Motorcycle Boy’ is a witty and ludicrously short film (2:30 minutes) portraying the fright and stress everyone feels during their high-school days. And, through the giggles and witty one-liners, it approaches a satisfying end, albeit too soon. High school is a tricky time period. From seeking validation and alternating between different versions of… Continue reading ‘Motorcycle Boy’ Shows You What Makes A Real Hero!
‘Hotline’ Is The Happy Discovery Of Two Awkward Souls, In One Another!
‘Hotline’ is a 22:29 minutes long film on a shy and awkward Damon (Chase Brown) and an equally shy and awkward Madison (Natalia Freaner) whose chance encounter is meant to leave a smile on your face and hope in your heart! Their meet-cute is quite unlike the conventional. A chance wrong number leads to their… Continue reading ‘Hotline’ Is The Happy Discovery Of Two Awkward Souls, In One Another!
King’s Highway: The Story Of Malcolm Fairfield
Written and Directed by Boris Tsessarsky, ‘King’s Highway: The story of Malcolm Fairfield’ as the title suggests is a documentary, based on the life of a performing artist by the same name. Filmed in Montclair, it begins with the stories of a Montclair State University ghost that has been haunting the Memorial Auditorium for more… Continue reading King’s Highway: The Story Of Malcolm Fairfield
‘Love, Gwen’ Signs Off As The Ultimate Ode To The Sibling Bond!
Under the directorial hat of Amanda Young, ‘Love, Gwen’ is a moving take on the life of a drug addict, Gwen (Allison Shum) and her equation with her sibling who is on the other side of the law. And, this remains the central theme of the film. And, although the title misleads you into believing Gwen as… Continue reading ‘Love, Gwen’ Signs Off As The Ultimate Ode To The Sibling Bond!
‘The Transgressor’ Is An Allegory Riddled With Symbolism!
Winner at the 11th Annual Lady Filmmakers’ Festival (2018), ‘The Transgressor’ is a film that compels its audience to count their blessings while painting a very insightful picture of the world around them. Through its setting of a dystopian time-period where art, in any form, is outlawed, and where science and rationality is considered to… Continue reading ‘The Transgressor’ Is An Allegory Riddled With Symbolism!
‘The Dust Child’ Really Makes You Question The Universe!
‘No good deed goes unpunished’ says the opening credits by Clare Boothe Luce. Quite an ominous one, one might think, but couldn’t have been more fitting for the film! For, ‘The Dust Child’ flips the very generalized belief system of the good versus the bad and reaping of the benefits of one’s own deeds! Short… Continue reading ‘The Dust Child’ Really Makes You Question The Universe!
‘Whirlpool’ Is The Story Of A Man’s Unspoken Pain…
‘When the choice is between cowardice and violence, I choose violence! – Mahatma Gandhi’ With these words, Director/Producer Brian Stynes drops a hint at what his movie will bring forth to the audience. Under the purview of his direction, he narrates the story of a man named Jimmy (Michael Linehan) who is disabled but has… Continue reading ‘Whirlpool’ Is The Story Of A Man’s Unspoken Pain…