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This Is Your Song (2023)
For the melodrama lovers
A melodramatic look at a truly toxic dysfunctional relationship, ripe with dialogue that seems fit for the stage. The indulgency featured here is beyond uncomfortable, which seems to be the objective. Props to cast and crew to the commitment and ferver required to make a drama of this subject and length. Might be triggering to anyone who has been through any domestic violence.
I liked the lighting and thought the camera work was really great. The opening and end had some fun moments that hooked me in and made me want to visit San Fran. I would definitely recommend this movie to someone wanting to watch a messed up relationship drama.
Butterfly (2022)
The best kind of indie film!
Have you ever seen a movie that from start to finish in every way was done for the right reasons? Butterfly is that movie. The writing, directing, acting - all of it done without ego or self importance. The story is deeply felt, kind and thrilling all without being exploitative and without sparing the harsh realities that women like Butterly face every day. The characters that inhabit her world are rich, surprising and true. The performances are sincere and no-holds-barred. The writing is cavernous and winding with a finale that could sit right alongside the best works of other directors like Sean Baker or Craig Brewer. The directing isn't flashy or braggadocios. It exists to present these people and their environment as layered and soulful. This is the best kind of independent film. A breath of fresh air in 2024's cinematic landscape.
Love N Quarantine (2022)
Honest Covid Movie
The pandemic/lockdown was not only a nationally unifying - but rather a GLOBALLY unifying experience. Some of us spent it alone. Some of us had the fortune - or potential MISFORTUNE - of spending lockdown with loved ones. This circumstance put a lot of us to the test. Whether it was a new relationship - or in the case of these characters a decades long relationship - truths were forced to the surface and how we handled them was a true trial by fire. It was very refreshing too see such honesty in this movie. It was also refreshing that the film used the pandemic as a way to explore other issues/tensions that were going on at the time such as the BLM movement.
While not always a comfortable watch, Love N Quarantine is not shy about getting its hands dirty.
Fighting Olympus (2023)
Great Action!
It is amazing what these filmmakers were able to accomplish. This is a HUGE movie full of big sets, exotic locations, tons of characters and TONS of action. Gun battles, hand to hand combat, you name it! This movie delivers them ALL. It's really inspiring to see what can be achieved without big Hollywood budgets when you've got creativity and a great group of creative, willing and talented people. But it's not JUST the spectacle that makes this movie watching. The story is EPIC! Twists and turns, colorful characters and a great, core story of love and family anchoring it all. See it to believe it!
Lost Phoenix (2023)
Love this indie movie!
I love this indie action covid movie! After such intense stuff we all went through with covid, it's nice to see some creativity come from it! I thought this was a well done low budget movie, lots to celebrate here. One- a cast that seems very committed to the story and shows up! I thought everyone did a great job. Two- the movie looks really great. You can tell the filmmakers had a lot of vision in how they wanted this film to look. Lastly, and probably my favorite thing about it- the editing! I was so surprised at how tight and sharp this movie is. Would definitely recommend to any indie movie fans looking for some great action.
Hemisphere (2023)
Great Indie Sci Fi
I loved this movie and I'm super excited to tell all of my movie friends about it. What an incredibly fun, well-made indie sci-fi! The lead actress Paige Rion gave a great performance that kept me interested throughout. She carries a lot of the movie herself, and I appreciated the presence she brings to the screen. I also love her vibrant red hair! So pretty! I thought the use of color was wonderful, as well as the special effects. This is a great purchase/rental if you are looking for a suspense movie that delivers! Of all the indie sci-fi movies I've seen, this one really stands out as professional and well done with it's many twists and turns. So thrilling!
The Day of the White Lotus (2022)
Indie period drama
Congrats to this full feature indie period piece! I was truly impressed with so much of this film, and what they put together. Its incredible what they were able to pull off- the set design/set dressing and costumes were wonderful! This is based off of true events and I highly recommend this film for anyone who is into historical dramas. I also really enjoyed the use of special effects in this one. It truly added to the mystery and intrigue in the story line- well done! It was evident that all the actors were game to play in telling this story- I particularly enjoyed the performance of Sandy Kim.
Demon Fighter (2022)
A genre mash up only indie movies can provide!
A movie that has you right from the start. We think we've seen it all when it comes to exorcist films, but this movie tells you right from the beginning to throw all expectations out the door. It commits to it's excitedly eccentric take and has a lot of twists and turns along the way. The first 20 minutes had me reeling from excitement, and then act 2 came along and sent me spiraling through a maze of mystery and suspense. It's a genre mashup made in good spirits with a game cast and a solid/satisfying finale. Maybe a franchise is in order? I certainly would tune in. Check it out for yourself and be sure to see it all the way through for the full effect!