A young woman falls asleep in a parked car with a gun in lap. The police are called to help as the car is broken down. When they get there, all they see is a passed out woman with a gun.
Tag Archives: Indie Film
Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) [Toronto True Crime Film Festival 2018]
The Broberg family lived a normal life, perhaps a bit naïve about the world. That is until a new neighbor moved into town and started turning their world upside down.
A Selection of the Short Film of Toronto True Crime Film Festival [Toronto True Crime Film Festival 2018]
Don’t Be a Hero (USA) (2018)
In this short film by writer/director Pete Lee, Missy Pile plays Lizzi Jo a middle-aged woman living with her mother, working a dead-end job, who robs bank to break her monotonous life every once in a while. In this inspired by a true story film, the storytelling is strong and the acting is on point. The costumes are fun and the way this is all shot is fantastic. The film starts off with synthwave which feels annoying at first, but then becomes a big part of the film and of what helps it feel complete. It’s a short that is potent on emotions and filled with talented people in all positions.
Abominable (2005): Special Edition [Blu-Ray/DVD]
It’s pretty tough to find a good Bigfoot horror film these days, and whenever one really good title for the subgenre comes along, you have to hold on to it and appreciate it. Ryan Schifrin’s “Abominable” is a fantastic entry in to the sub-genre that takes Hitchcock’s “Rear Window,” injects a little lunacy, and rather than Raymond Burr, we have a hairy, vicious, super strong abominable snowman terrorizing a group of girls. While on paper that sounds like the formula for a potentially silly movie, “Abominable” is stellar. It’s creepy, darkly funny, gory, and has one of the best final scenes I’ve ever seen in a horror movie, barnone.
At The Door (Dys-) (2014)
A couple stuck in their Montreal apartment after a major event outside sees their already strained relationship start devolving into mistrust and perhaps a bit of madness.
Interview with “The Misandrists” Director Bruce La Bruce
Bruce La Bruce, director of The Misandrists, has always had a touch (or more) of the offensive in his films, at least to general audiences, to bring up thinking points and discussions. His most recent release touches upon the patriarchy, women’s rights and power, the use of sexuality (and porn) as a tool of communication and a weapon.
Interview with Actress Kita Updike
Kita Updike is a fairly newcomer with two films under her belt including The Misandrists. Her acting so far shows a natural talent to connect with people and no fear of subject or scenes that may make other uncomfortable.