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City of Trees (2019)
An intimate slice of life unfolding before your eyes
A really heartfelt and emotional film from writer/director/actor Alexandra Swarens. The portrayal of Ainsley who clearly suffers from anxiety brought on by a kind of trauma felt during school years, appears so genuine. There is a lot to take in here, particularly in the moments devoid of dialogue. The relationship between the reticent Ainsley and the confident (ex cheerleader) Sophie has a number of awkward moments that draw you in. The occasional inconsistencies in lighting and sound make it appear more home movie (fly on the wall) at times and therefore adds to the feeling that you are being intrusive in watching the unfolding relationship. I would recommend this to anyone...having watched many times.
Spring (2021)
Love this
Such an emotional film. The awkward tension between the main characters (Tyler and Rose) is so well portrayed by both Alexandra Swarens and Emma Maddock. They seem to have a real chemistry much the same as that displayed in the LA WebSeries.
There is as much to take away from the silent moments as those with dialogue. Watching the relationship develop is full of wonderful heartfelt moments as they initially struggle to express themselves, with the attraction always being evident (more so from Tyler) increasing as they get to know each other.
A big fan of City of Trees also, another Alexandra Swarens movie. I really want to see more.