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A review of Think About You

by jErk on 02/19/2003

Very tight little piece, well edited and shot. Randall Moore shows lots of talent for such a short piece and I would be interested in seeing how he directs a piece with more acting, and some dialog. Wise choice here to avoid such. There is room for more story and developement and a little more substance.

SLIDE OF HAND

A review of Hold-Up

by jErk on 02/18/2003

The priciple idea of distracting the viewer, or controling their attention so intently, they won't wander away or ahead of you is pulled of magnificently in the Hold Up. The use of lighting pulled tension out of otherwise straight forward framing. Good variety cu's and med shots edited in a deliberate manner to hold up the audiences attention. The story could have died right... read

it's about time

A review of Non-Abductees Anonymous

by jErk on 02/18/2003

When you watch a film that mocks society, pokes fun at people's insecurities and their attempts to deal with them you should laugh, and if mixed with aliens, you will. The shooting style produced a sense of ultra-realism which comfortably fits a mind's idea of what an alien support group would be like: part out-patient re-hab center, part weekend church retreat. The editing... read

better than

A review of Jessica Makes a Future

by jErk on 02/15/2003

Jessica makes a future demonstrates a fine control of medium and component aspects. DV and non-linear editing have empowered a director who did not make these the focus of the film. Although compression sucked in places, the camera work was strong, with nice use of color and framing. The editing kept it fresh and light hearted with a nice variety of shots and nice choice... read

Steak

A review of The Light

by jErk on 01/26/2003

All aspects of this film were done well. The concept was conveyed clearly, but with style and grace. Camera angles, music, and editing created a perect tempo and mood which starts from the begining and never leaves, even after the film is done. Short, consciece and leaves you with something wo walk away with. The homage to a sadly now mostly forgotten genre of films is... read

almost had me

A review of Random Acts of Violence

by jErk on 11/23/2002

you lost me after the first little bit of skateboard crap which was just lame, not funny and not exciting. It was like beating each other with those giant phone fingers from sports events, only that would at least have been funny. The other fighting was good and well executed. The acting was poor, a major weakness. And it also needed some sort of direction: the lost people... read

I didn't want to finish it

A review of Something for Now

by jErk on 11/22/2002

blug! As soon as it started I was wondering why I downloaded it but I finished it anyway. It could possibly have been okay if you would have spent some serious time in a real 3D modeling program, and of course had a real story, which was decipherable, and had some level of depth. Modeling is tough and I applaud those who try, but that is no excuse for work. You've got work... read

pause the melodrama

A review of ALL GOOD THINGS

by jErk on 11/21/2002

For Mr. Holiman's first directing job, very nice work. I'll be overly critical here because this movie can take it. The credits were nearly as long as the movie but the opening credits do a good of preparing the viewer for the movie in terms of pace and mood. However, I did not see any credit for the music.? All Good Things falls victim to cliche' in a few places, but otherwise... read

not quite miami vice

A review of Tornado World Championships

by jErk on 11/21/2002

but the music was almost as bad. There was no content and I imaging the only people who could enjoy this is the people that are in it. Try more dynamic camera shots, even in events like that. Pacing is crucial and should help move the viewer through the peice, not just cut to the next person introducting themself. This looks like some sort of a work assignment.

ahh! no finish

A review of There is no tunnel of light

by jErk on 11/19/2002

Over dramatic. The "flash of life" lacks the in focus of following whatever subtle story is being told. The ironic ending is too heavily set up and makes the ending more of an cop-out than powerful, thought inducing ending. The method of split screen story-telling is good and appropriate, however the high contrast black and white adds the sensation of over-dramatic especially... read

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