Each painting is a story. But, this one tucked in its golden frame is a living tale. For, it can deceive you with its tricks and magic. ‘The Portrait In The Lobby’ by Mycle Scheuer is the telling of a living fresco, a magician caught within the confines of a frame. Any trespasser would be… Continue reading ‘The Portrait In The Lobby’ Is The Perfect Blend Of Magic & Amusement!
Category: Reviews
‘SuperKlanMan’ Attempts To Mend The Torn Fabric Of Righteousness.
‘SuperKlanMan’, follows the life of Chris, whose family was the subject of a scientific experimentation carried out by the U.S Government. While Chris understands his purpose and the impending danger against the forces unknown, the path to redemption is not easy. Directed by Wayne T Williams, ‘SuperKlanMan’, depicts the noble quest of Chris, on his… Continue reading ‘SuperKlanMan’ Attempts To Mend The Torn Fabric Of Righteousness.
The Shadow Scarf Is About The Past You’d Have Preferred Forgotten…
Dramatic and suspense-ridden, The Shadow Scarf is a layered display that sways between being hair-raising and suspiciously predictable as the movie attempts to explore the question of culpability of the bystander. Clay von Carlowitz’s Jeffrey, a bartender in NYC, finds himself in the company of an alluring stranger on a particularly foggy night as he… Continue reading The Shadow Scarf Is About The Past You’d Have Preferred Forgotten…
‘Duke’ Is The True Account Of An Autistic Child & His Journey Into Our Society…
The birds chirping in the distance and the waves lashing on to the shore as they kiss the beach; they produce a soothing symphony. Duke enjoys every moment of this experience as he stands there, wetting his feet. The look of pure innocence and unbridled joy on his face tells you that he is different,… Continue reading ‘Duke’ Is The True Account Of An Autistic Child & His Journey Into Our Society…
‘White Man’s Curse’: The Burden Of One’s Past & Colour…
Films about slavery are exceedingly rare and the good ones, even so. In the wake of equality movements around the world, more light is being shed on the inhumane atrocities borne by the then, African slaves. The best and perhaps the rawest depiction of those events were in ‘12 Years A Slave’. Now, with ‘White… Continue reading ‘White Man’s Curse’: The Burden Of One’s Past & Colour…
‘Disorder’ Is The Tragedy Of Mental Illness…
Written and directed by Nicholas Davidoff, ‘Disorder’ follows Adam Huxley (played by Dylan Schmid) through his spiral into utter chaos following psychiatric treatment. We meet him first in his college dorm, restless and anxious, before going back into his high school days when he is on the cusp of his college and perhaps, an illustrious… Continue reading ‘Disorder’ Is The Tragedy Of Mental Illness…
‘Roadside Assistance’ Is A Cornucopia of Reality Versus The Fantasies Of One’s Mind!
Director Ali Matlock’s ‘Roadside Assistance’ opens to what seems a road trip, except that it hardly seems fun, for it is in the dead of the night. A couple takes a diversion through a desolate road, due to an accident on their usual route. Driving through a jungle on a particularly misty, moonlit night; it… Continue reading ‘Roadside Assistance’ Is A Cornucopia of Reality Versus The Fantasies Of One’s Mind!
‘Nangana’ Is About The Hunter Who Becomes The Hunted…
The film starts off with two half-siblings Pup and Kit. Both are wandering across the desolate landscape of ‘Nangana’, in rural Australia looking for their kill. Produced by Marie-Stella McKinney, ‘Nangana’ is about these two brothers who are on a job, in the middle of nowhere, for an employer they know nothing about! As if… Continue reading ‘Nangana’ Is About The Hunter Who Becomes The Hunted…
‘Deer Season’ Is A Visual Treat, But Offers A Predictable Conflict…
Cameron McHarg’s 9:40 minutes’ short ‘Deer Season’ sees two friends who drive into the woods of the Pacific Northwest to hunt for deer but leave burdened with a damnable secret instead. McHarg, writer and director, plays the lead role of Blaine, while Hus Miller (who co-produced) plays Mike. Winner of multiple awards, ‘Deer Season’ is… Continue reading ‘Deer Season’ Is A Visual Treat, But Offers A Predictable Conflict…
‘Kingdom’ Is The Telling Of A True, Heartbreaking Tale Of Sexuality & Devotion…
Co-directed by Michael McDonough & Joshua Lewindon, ‘Kingdom’ is a 17:26 minutes long, poignant film on an issue that desperately needs addressing. Centring on Jack, played by Harry Winchester, the film is a telling of his life and the crossroads to which he is coerced into due to conflicts between his faith, sexuality and family.… Continue reading ‘Kingdom’ Is The Telling Of A True, Heartbreaking Tale Of Sexuality & Devotion…