Other Reviews by Bill T 37

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  Short & Sweet
  A review of Long Story Short
  by Bill T on 02/13/2007
  I have to say I was turned off by the synopsis but very delighted by the film itself. Be a salesman, keep quiet and let us sell ourselves (I hope that didn't come off as snotty, sorry). In pure cinema where the scenes take on a life of their own everyone will walk away with their own interpretation and that's the beauty a piece like this can have. So embrace the ambiguity and... I have to say I was turned off by the synopsis but very delighted by the film itself. Be a salesman, keep quiet and let us sell ourselves (I hope that didn't come off as snotty, sorry). In pure cinema where the scenes take on a life of their own everyone will walk away with their own interpretation and that's the beauty a piece like this can have. So embrace the ambiguity and enjoy the varied responses a film like this will yield.
  Nice photography, by the way, enjoyed the music and edit style as well. Acting just a touch cliche (head against the Bible, pastor looks to Heaven- we get it, don't over sell your point). 3.5 out of 4 stars, well done. read
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  Needs more chili powder
  A review of Bubba's Chili Parlor
  by Bill T on 07/20/2006
  I don't know how many films this filmmaker has worked on but I think a few more would benefit him as a writer/director. It's pretty by the numbers stuff, no real surprises. It's not bad filmmaking just a little stiff. The casting is especially poor, except for the little girl. She was the stand-out performer of the piece. If the material is easy to predict then the actor's... I don't know how many films this filmmaker has worked on but I think a few more would benefit him as a writer/director.
  It's pretty by the numbers stuff, no real surprises. It's not bad filmmaking just a little stiff. The casting is especially poor, except for the little girl. She was the stand-out performer of the piece.
  If the material is easy to predict then the actor's behavior should not be.
  Cinematography and editing were a bit sub-par, as were dialogue, sound design and score. Compositionally there were a few interesting angles, the tone shifted a few times which I think helped elevate the piece a little.
  I'd like to see this filmmaker choose something a little less predictable and "safe" and make a personal statement. As it is, this film does nothing to distinguish this person as an artist or define his voice as a director.
  Stick to it, I've seen worse, I've shot worse. No one starts out as a genius. read
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  Version 1.4, a little buggie
  A review of Lawnmower Version 1.4, Tutorial
  by Bill T on 09/26/2005
  I'll begin by saying the voice over was excellent. It was well produced and the demeanor suited the storyline. Beyond that "Lawnmower Version 1.4" was too long. It was almost as tedious as the instructional DVD's it was trying to satyrize. It was a good idea and could probably still be funny if it was cut down to about 60 seconds. Technically this film is pretty good, the actor... I'll begin by saying the voice over was excellent. It was well produced and the demeanor suited the storyline. Beyond that "Lawnmower Version 1.4" was too long. It was almost as tedious as the instructional DVD's it was trying to satyrize. It was a good idea and could probably still be funny if it was cut down to about 60 seconds. Technically this film is pretty good, the actor is funny and the camera work isn't bad. I think it just needs to be cut down with more emphasis on the comedic beats. read