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by MillstoneMovies on 09/20/2003

I never get sick of watching dudes in black coats shooting scumbags. Can definitely see the influences in this short. I don't mean that in a bad way, because it ended up that this was not just derivative drivel. Pretty good. Filmed very well. Creative editing. Good use of non-linear narrative in clueing in the audience to allow us to join in the sympathy. Had some trouble... read

I Could Live With It

A review of Living With It

by MillstoneMovies on 09/20/2003

Great short film. Loved the early effects. Well shot. Well edited. Well thought out and executed. Don't really know what else to say. It was good, and it was short. What more can you ask for? Good job. Decent acting too. Didn't see the ending coming, but it was also simple and plausible. Excellent.

This Magic Moment. . . I See It In Your Eye Icon. . .

A review of This Moment

by MillstoneMovies on 09/18/2003

I have to give my opinion? Okay. Here goes. My biggest pet peeve is when a writer writes about writing. Write about what you know, but if all you know is writing, get out and learn something new. This is not a great violation of that rule, just enough to make me groan. Also, the important things in the production notes should be included in the narrative. Most people... read

There's no 'I' in Filmmaking... Well, only two...

A review of Strike 3 Dreaming

by MillstoneMovies on 09/18/2003

This is a good analogy for filmmaking. Excellent for anything that involves aspiration with the possibility of being a jerk. Pretty good little short. The 'but's': The audio sounded canned, the soundtrack was distracting (and at times-specifically the altercation-in contrast with the camera work), the video had dead spots, and the acting was poor (aside from the sister)... read

Unstoppable. You're Not Kidding.

A review of Closure

by MillstoneMovies on 09/13/2003

This film was really good! Guess that goes without saying if you've taken the time out to watch any of the stuff these filmmakers have put up on this site. 16mm films shot by five people in one or two days. And this is the final product! True films for all to see. About this particular film. I personally got the impression that this wasn't the right guy. That it was... read

The only thing less interesting than a guy talking on the phone...

A review of Stockyard Exchange

by MillstoneMovies on 09/13/2003

Just because you have a guy with a gun and sunglasses, it doesn't mean your movie is interesting. He's talking on the phone. About what? Nothing that helps the story be entertaining. That's for sure. The outline says "Senseless killing" and I think that speaks for the entire film. It's senseless. Seems more like the first scene of a movie. Wondering where this is going... read

Meter Made All the Difference!

A review of Permit Parking Only

by MillstoneMovies on 09/02/2003

This was a pretty funny little piece. Attending school in a true college town, I know the pains that this filmmaker has decided to fight. Good meter, good tone, decent enough music, interesting shots. I liked it. Not really sure where to begin in giving a helpful critique. Hmm. Use some better lighting and sound equipment and we'll see some improvement in that arena... read

A little too disjointed...

A review of Hitts & Mrs.

by MillstoneMovies on 09/01/2003

Firstly, the writing. I think the story needed more clarity of vision and consistency in the writing. Everything in the dialogue and story seemed disjointed and abrupt. The dialogue felt wordy without moving the story forward, like actors fighting for lines.I liked the look of the film, although I wish I could have downloaded it to get a better copy. Shot selection and... read

Not So Allergic to Dogs

A review of Forgiveness

by MillstoneMovies on 09/01/2003

First of all I'd like to say this short was really good. One of the better ones I've seen on this site. That being said, I will focus on what could be improved on. The camera work is fine for internet downloading, but the lighting and static feel could be worked on. Really, I don't know what else to say could have been improved on. Except a bit more of a set up at the... read

I Drove the White Mazda!

A review of Nothing to Declare

by MillstoneMovies on 08/31/2003

This is the kind of film I'd like to review all the time on this site (except that it's a lot better than mine ;) ). Good lighting. Great music. Decent acting. And a script that's both interesting and clever. My only complaint is that I had to watch it online, and got a bit confused because of the slide-show method it was coming to me in. I can tell it's not your first,... read

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