I really have to give it to Jane Kaczmarek who stars in “And Now I Lay Me Down.” She really is a marvel in what is a pretty gut wrenching movie that approaches a serious topic with a tongue in cheek. Kaczmarek is essentially the only cast member in the entirety of Rani DeMuth’s short drama comedy and commands a lot of the screen with such an immense powerful and intense sadness.
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Talking with Dennis Flippin, director of “Flatters”
We talked with Dennis Flippin, an up and coming filmmaker who recently directed the short comedy “Flatters” about a man who falls in love with a fervent Flat Earther. “Flatters” is currently making its way around the festival circuit.
A Two Hearted Tale (2023)
Dave Chappelle asked for a Bell’s Beer during a comedy set in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Taking a sip, he casually called out, “The Two-Hearted Ale? Why the hell did you put a fish on the label? ” This is the story of that iconic trout label adorning the most popular it IPA beer in America, and its eccentric artist, Ladislav Hanka.
Interview with “Fuck You, Cupid” Director Felipe Marinheiro
Making its festival run very soon, we took time out to speak with Felipe Marinheiro, the director of “Fuck You, Cupid.” The filmmaker behind the fantasy romance discusses his influences for the film, his ideas about true love, and why soccer led to his path to becoming a filmmaker.
Fuck You, Cupid (2024)
Having its world premiere at the LA International Short Film Festival, director Felipe Marinheiro’s short romance is a cute but interesting short about the ideas of fate, and whether or not destiny exists. There’s always that concept of ignorance being bliss and the protagonist of “Fuck You, Cupid” decides to tempt fate.
Flatters (2024)
Having had its world premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Festival, Dennis Flippin and Doug Wyckoff’s short comedy is a bizarre tale of being careful what you wish for. “Flatters” excels a lot at weird, absurdist comedy that lampoons the whole system of conspiracy theorists, while also putting its main character in to a hole that he might not be able to escape any time soon.
Interview with “Belief” Director, Christian Loubek
Now making the festival rounds, we had a discussion with Christian Loubek, the director of the drama short film “Belief.” It’s a very good movie about family, and personal sacrifice, and he discussed his background and how reality inspired his creation of the short film. Be sure to look out for “Belief” if you see it in the festival circuit.