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Brilliant performances highlight an excellent short

A review of The Fortunate Son

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

"The Fortunate Son" is a delicate, lovely little film. I watched it several times, simply to enjoy the subtleties of the performances. In barely two minutes and with no dialogue, the actors turn in some of the finest work I've seen in a TS film. I was especially impressed by the work of the young boy, which is spot-on throughout. There are those who might argue that "The Fortunate... read

Quantum Leap meets Se7en

A review of The Void

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

"The Void" is an aggressively dense film, so it took me a while to penetrate the layers of style and discern what was happening. Once engaged, however, I found myself intrigued by the concepts explored by the filmmaker. The film plays like a David Lynch-directed episode of "Quantum Leap"...in Scotland. Believe me, that's not a criticism. "The Void" is something unique on Triggerstreet,... read

Without a motive, the film lacks conviction

A review of A Beast

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

When the ghostly murder victim in "A Beast" asked her killer, "Why'd you kill me?", I clamored for an answer. It never came. The film executes the horror genre playbook well, and contains some appropriately chilling moments, but it suffers from a weak set-up. The main character's reasons for killing his wife are never explained, and that omission nagged at me. I was also bothered... read

Moody blues

A review of Lost & Found

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

A moody meditation on relationships and the distance that can grow between lovers, "Lost & Found" has nice visuals, and boasts good performances from a pair of actors who understand how to communicate with only their eyes. The film nicely evokes the strange loneliness that can come over people in relationships. It can be the death knell for some couples, or it can be overcome... read

John Ford on a shoestring

A review of Greenback

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

I enjoyed seeing a short evoking good old-fashioned westerns with style and energy. It takes guts to tackle a western on a shoestring. Of course it helps to have access to a gorgeous location like the Idaho desert. Kudos to the filmmakers for their perserverence working in such an inhospitable climate. The story of "Greeback" is a little thin, but certainly engages the viewer... read

An intriguing and atmospheric short

A review of The Identical Humanity

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

There's a lot to like in this intriguing short. The filmmakers demonstrate skill and imagination throughout. I especially enjoyed the creative use of letterboxing/split screen to add atmosphere and texture. The voiceover is straighforward and well-performed. The story of a slightly askew near-future and a young man trying to escape didn't quite grab me, but it was enough to... read

Cubicle-ism

A review of RUN

by Sanchin on 07/13/2007

The malaise of modern life (let's call it "cubicle-ism") is a pervasive theme in filmmaking nowadays. It's so pervasive, in fact, that I cringe every time I ancounter yet another short bemoaning the monotony of the office. Put simply, this short has been done in one form or another many, many times before. I stuck with the film to the bitter end, rooting for the filmmakers... read

If Napoleon were a Brit...

A review of Tomorrow Never Dais...

by Sanchin on 07/04/2007

Shot with a style as unvarnished as its hero, "Tomorrow Never Dais..." contains a lot of chuckles and a few big laughs. I approached the film with some skepticism; for the first few minutes, I felt I was watching something of a knockoff. Dais is essentially a British Napoleon Dynamite. But as the story progressed, there were enough laughs to win me over. Some of the gags are... read

A nice sentiment, but a tired device

A review of Vision

by Sanchin on 07/03/2007

"Vision" evokes the bygone silent film era, expressing a nice sentiment without words. The filmmaker invents an intriguing story device: a camera that sees people as they might be. The execution of the concept is a bit awkward at times; in particular, I felt the interaction between the lead and the elder gentleman (the camera's owner) was a tad clumsy. Simple over-the-shoulders... read

Well done, but a familiar tune

A review of Armistice

by Sanchin on 07/03/2007

"Armistice" is the work of a proficient filmmaker, but it never quite rises above its cliche-ridden script. The film is shot and cut extremely well, and the director makes excellent choices with his coverage. The performances are good, but the actors aren't given much to do beyond the usual crime-flick bravado and "Mexican standoff" rubbish. While the filmmakers are to be commended... read

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