Category: Indie
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“Line Of Control”
A masterful portrayal of a long-forgotten story that needs to be told.
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“The Hidden Side of the Moon” is an Exploration of One Father-Son Relationship
Prajdnik Awasthi’s film uses a mix of metaphor and more grounded details to tell the story of childhood sexual abuse that caused the narrator to close himself off from his father.
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“Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence” is a Love Letter to the Franchise
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is not merely the fourth sequel in a cult classic film about a delicious vegetable apocalypse: it’s a love letter to slapstick, sight gags, and the original 1978 film. It’s also a meta-comedy, spy-thriller parody taking place in a world where the original film series was a documentary…
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Adolescence Comes to an End in “Caity”
More than a coming-of-age story, Caity is a movie about losing the naivety of childhood before you’re ready to.
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“Hunter”: When Enthusiasm and AI Aren’t Enough for a Coherent Story
The Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Alonso’s Hunter is a film with a lot of ideas, but with very little holding those ideas together.
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“My Movie Starring Paul Dano”: Surprisingly Heartfelt Absurdist Mockumentary
One of my favorite aspects of My Movie Starring Paul Dano is its blend of illustrations and dream sequences within its mockumentary structure. As the script is written, we are shown how the movie Bear Naked Amazonians From Mars looks in Herman’s head, with all its retro b movie campy charm.
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Comedy Pilot “Bigg County Restorations” Perfectly Parodies DIY Reality TV
Bigg County Restorations is a zany new pilot from comedians Joe Bell and Mikaela Watkins. In a spot-on parody of History Channel shows like American Restoration and Pawn Stars, Paul Bigg (John Jezior) works to restore kitschy decor for celebrities while his good-for-nothing adult children, Britney (Mikaela Watkins) and Junior (Joe Bell) go on wacky…
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I Feel The Weight of “The Weight”
The Weight is highly recommended, will transport you back to its Great Depression-era setting and will have you rooting for the protagonist harder than most films this year
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“Where Fireflies Dance”
An indie production of a romantic drama with a country-western feel meant to explore lost love.
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“Not My Dog,” But It Should Be
Not only can viewing Not My Dog inspire people to adopt a dog that may be facing tremendous odds, but even that simple action of watching has a social effect.