LIKE ME is an impressive debut from first-time writer/director Robert Mockler. The movie was a difficult one for me to review as I’m uncertain if I actually enjoyed it or not. I am okay with something that makes me think, but I don’t like the idea of overthinking a simple idea. Although it’s not perfect, […]
The Bigfoot Project is a feature length film by director Ricardo Herrera. It is a horror/comedy with a great cast that relies a lot more on comedy than the horror aspects of the film. I didn’t have high hopes going into this film, but after the first few minutes of the film, I realized that
Children and parents alike often remain at the center of many forms of drama. In Kemo Diatta’s film, Interface, he ventures into the world of neglectful parents and shattered children by introducing us to Claire (Samm Wiechec) and Kaley (Makenna Perkal), two sisters trying to navigate life after the loss of their father who died
Surrogate Valentine is a mellow feature film which is a subtle departure from Dave Boyle’s previous works, which include the 2009 movie White On Rice. Surrogate Valentine is reminiscent of a relaxed drink while White On Rice is a sharp blast of laughing gas. Surrogate Valentine uses a form of storytelling that is relaxing with
Writer and director Alex Heller does an impeccably impressive job considering that she is a debut filmmaker with her first motion picture titled, “The Year Between” which follows the life of a twenty-year-old woman dealing with bipolar disorder named Clemence. In the first act of “The Year Between” she relocates to her parent’s small town
Regardless of their genre, independent films are often a showcase of one’s passion and are sometimes the best way to witness the rough stages of one’s talent. While some independent movies can be seen as unrefined, one could easily overlook such details if the screenplay is captivating, the cinematography is unforgettable, or the performances are
Ruby, a Chinese-American who recently moved to Hong Kong, is anxious because she has no clue where her friends are while standing outside of a bar. A stranger overhears her which leads to him introducing himself as Josh, a finance worker and resident of Hong Kong for ten years. He instantly offers his assistance, helping
Crafted to obliterate the damaging stereotypes of the relationships between addiction and self-centeredness, the drama All the World is Sleeping tells its story alive and with style. Writing and directing this captivating drama is Ryan Lacen, perhaps most known for his stunning lead roles in Scream alongside Melissa Barrera, who is a fascinating actress after
This film was screened as part of the event, Tarkovsky 6 Films, Master Works by a Master of Cinema, at the Kentucky Theatre, followed by a session with Raymond De Luca, who is an Assistant Professor of Russian Studies and International Film Studies at the University of Kentucky. This is the film in the Tarkovsky
Looking at the title of this picture made me unreasonably optimistic that it may be a documentary on Joe Chambers, the jazz drummer from the 1960s whose work with Bobby Hutcherson on the vibraphone is remembered as a progressive composition that inspired Frank Zappa. But no, it’s not. From the title alone, it is clear
