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Pawn

A review of Pawn

by sparask on 03/24/2005

Slightly tense, slightly predictable but Martin is a great character. Edgy dialogue. The music references a bit reminiscent of George Pelecanos. I liked the story - fatalistic - a story of redemption. But depressing - since the hero dies. We can argue for hours whether Martin should or shouldn't die. The structure is good, the crescendos are there. I am free associating..... read

Reprisal

A review of Reprisal

by sparask on 03/23/2005

Generally an above average slasher movie with fairly ingenious methods of creating blood by the ton. I like the beginning a lot and obviously reading about killings is less enjoyable than watching them. You have a good knack for dialogue and the structure of the plot is good. Worked out Kevin was slasher from first meeting with Rachel. (He was too nice and empathetic to her... read

Roasted

A review of Roasted!

by sparask on 03/10/2005

Some great pages of humour - Good scenes (The Roasted tv tribute lines are good and funny) Caustic, sarcastic about the movie business. I like your style. But: 1. We need to know who Carter Kane was. (The E! style synopsis is too short.) Did he always have a prick on him or did the fame get to his head. Also what is in the script he wrote to his kid (a bit gooey as a gesture... read

Clone x 3

A review of "The Clone"

by sparask on 03/03/2005

Interesting concept. The ethics of cloning is definitely an interesting moral issue but there are a couple of things that just don't add up. Why would a society consider the clones "things". This needs explanation as to how we reached this conclusion as a collective. Also the background story needs a bit more detail. There are too many things happening and too many reasons... read

Adult Contemporary

A review of Adult Contemporary

by sparask on 02/21/2005

There is a sweet bitterness in the images you have filmed. A childlike portrayal of people who suffer from an "incurable malaise". The image of innocent "madness". Every frame is linked beautifully to the next and your use of black and white is exquisite. A wonderful rhythm of filming and editing and your end vredits are superb. I can only heap praise on your short. Well done... read

The sex police

A review of The Sex Police

by sparask on 02/10/2005

Liked the animation. Was the copper supposed to look effeminate? Music was not bad and the general idea was excellent. Pervesity and debauchery and a good critique of current mores pervading our wonderful politically correct world. There is not much more I have to say... Keep up the good work and may you make more wonderful sarcastic ditties.

Highway ditty

A review of highway ditty

by sparask on 02/08/2005

This is more like a highway filmic delight. I loved the sepia tones and the atmosphere that pervaded the 5 minutes of this ahort. The music was great and the violent undertone was eerie and sent goosebumps down my spine. I love the fact that violence is in the air yet it is never shown. Long live your images and editing. Well done

The Snowman Cometh

A review of The Snowman

by sparask on 02/08/2005

This was a very funny short but what I liked the most is the filming. For some reason I could feel the snow and the crispy cold. There is really not much to critisiese. (maybe a tad too long). The characters / actors were very good and the snowman's monologue hilarious. Good job and I hope to see more of your work.

The Man rules.

A review of The Man

by sparask on 02/08/2005

I find it amazing that you need to justify who you are and why you made this wonderful short. Funny, critical, satirical and great black and white. I think it is a great comment on racism and the dumbness of the populace that believes everything they read. I think you should make a sequel called the woman. Would love to see the downfall of Oprah. Well Done

Molitar Rd.

A review of Molitar Rd.

by sparask on 02/01/2005

Well shot, well edited, good acting, great score all done in the sparse desert. And this is where my problem begins. Why? Why the violence?, Why the gangster setup, the deal gone wrong, the ridiculous shooting etc etc. What is it with this fascination of someone being shot by accident or foolishly. (Pulp Fiction man et al have a lot to answer for) NO, THIS IS NOTa morality... read

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