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Reviews
Walk of Fame (2017)
A good laugh!
The trials and tribulations that come with attempting to make a career out of acting are not often things we as moviegoers get to see, and especially get to see depicted or even talked about in movies. Walk of Fame tells an original quirky tale about a group of wannabe actors who are trying to find their roles in the spotlight of Hollywood. I thought that writer and director of the film, Jesse Thomas, did a great job at creating a world that focuses solely on that day-to-day process that goes into becoming a movie star. The irony Thomas uses to poke fun at that same process is not only what made the film worth smiling at, but also what helped the film yield an inspiring message: If you're looking to become an actor, don't give up despite how tough times may get; and if you're a struggling actor, you're not alone. Whether or not that message applies to you does not matter. This refreshing story is something I'd recommend to movie lovers, especially if you're in the mood for a good laugh!
One Night (2016)
A love story for all ages
For me, Valentine's season is a time to celebrate not only with the person who shares a piece of your heart, but also with some of the cinematic world's best romantic films. In that spirit, I went and saw this new Indie Romance 1 Night, and must say that I was not even slightly disappointed. The entire movie takes place at a hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, where we're introduced to two couples (who up until this moment are unfamiliar with one another) that are searching for the same thing: Love. Director Minhal Baig does a fantastic job at getting her cinematographers to capture the highs and lows of these two similar relationships, making it very easy for the movie's audience to discover ways in which we can all relate. Two stars—Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Justin Chatwin (Shameless)—light the way for their younger cast-mates—Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan) and Kyle Allen (The Path)—to deliver a story that teaches us that no matter how bad our relationship status may seem in the moment, there's never a wrong time to show the one we care about the most how much we love them.