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…
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‘Pickup’: Shedding Light On How Addicts Can Have An Alter Ego…
‘Pickup’, at 15:44 minutes is an up close of Megan, played by Mandy Evans. Directed by Jeremiah Kipp & written by Jessica Blank, the film is a chronicle of Megan’s life through a third person’s lens. Evans who has grabbed accolades for her performance at various platforms, including winning the best actress award at the… Continue reading ‘Pickup’: Shedding Light On How Addicts Can Have An Alter Ego…
‘After Ashes’ Is A Delightful Watch For Zombie Lovers…
“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it was thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return”. Taken from the biblical text, (Genesis 3:19) it means – From ashes we came and to ashes we must return. Life and… Continue reading ‘After Ashes’ Is A Delightful Watch For Zombie Lovers…
‘MALUM’ Descends Into The Abyss Of An Estranged Mind…
Left adrift in your own universe, would it then be easy holding onto reality before being cast away for all of eternity? ‘MALUM’, confronts this and more in a complex narrative on ‘psychosis’ that blurs the lines between the spirit and its carnal embodiment. Beautifully written and directed by Blake Hurford, the story unfolds with… Continue reading ‘MALUM’ Descends Into The Abyss Of An Estranged Mind…
‘When Mentioned’ offers you a satisfying suspense in a matter of minutes!
‘When Mentioned’ impresses from the get-go with its cinematography (by Jenny Whipple) and sound design, diving headfirst into the story and then pulling the audience in along with it. Featuring Han Matthews as Tyler and Samuel Caswell as Dan, ‘When Mentioned’ offers an unsettling glimpse into Dan’s efforts to wrench out Tyler from a distorted… Continue reading ‘When Mentioned’ offers you a satisfying suspense in a matter of minutes!
Sometimes Your Virtual World Can Bring You Closer To Your Reality, Like In ‘Farewell To The Ark’
Jie and Shizuko are strangers to one another in reality. But, in the virtual world, they are each other’s confidantes. Perhaps a relatable theme of the present times, where everyone’s closest relationship is with their screen and not the person sitting next to them, ‘Farewell To The Ark’ is everyone’s cup of tea. Jie and… Continue reading Sometimes Your Virtual World Can Bring You Closer To Your Reality, Like In ‘Farewell To The Ark’
‘The Dos and Don’ts of Doomsday Cult Dating’, Is An Unusual Workplace Comedy…
Making the right impression can often seem easier said than done for Lee, whose ardent interest at present is his colleague, Sasha. Written and directed by Claire Coe & Alastair Craig, the film starts off with facetious underpinnings in its screenplay and characters as it attempts to give a glimpse into the light-hearted nature of… Continue reading ‘The Dos and Don’ts of Doomsday Cult Dating’, Is An Unusual Workplace Comedy…
‘Corporate Shenanigans’ Will Tickle Your Funny Bone!
At 5:58 minutes, ‘Corporate Shenanigans’ is as entertaining as it can get! The plot follows an estranged couple who despite their reserve and obviously feigned detachment can’t help but notice and be bothered by one another. They belong to the same workspace after all! Jimmy (Charles A. Bush) and Lexie (Sarah Ratan) are in a… Continue reading ‘Corporate Shenanigans’ Will Tickle Your Funny Bone!
‘A King’s Betrayal’ Takes You On An Unimaginably Moving Ride With A Piñata For Company!
‘A King’s Betrayal’ is a dark, gritting tale of 8:07 minutes by David Bornstein, that is the autobiographical account of a Piñata. The writing, by Ari Grabb, a clear metaphor for how unfair life can be, is engaging, moving and impactful to say the least. By making the protagonist a Piñata, Bornstein with 15 nominations and 10… Continue reading ‘A King’s Betrayal’ Takes You On An Unimaginably Moving Ride With A Piñata For Company!
‘Box Office Smash’ Is Like Its Namesake!
The film opens to Thomas Bell’s exquisite, soulful composition; accompanied by the tardy clicking of the keyboard. It’s James Killeen, the ‘Office Man’. We see him comfortably seated in his chair, punching in figures of a ‘Job Satisfaction Survey’ conducted. His face, a picture of indignant satisfaction, a smile that’s worn only by those who… Continue reading ‘Box Office Smash’ Is Like Its Namesake!