Short Film Reviews

BEST DAY EVER
Rule number one of hitman movies: if the job can go wrong, it will. Murphy’s law, in a cinematic context. And what we get in

THIS IS LOVE?!
Many people often underestimate the challenges and sacrifices that come with a long-term relationship. Things can seem rosy at first, perfect the next, but they

SHADOW
A troubling portrait of parenthood finds young mother Ahtna (Katy Wright-Mead) and her daughter Elsie (Valentina Gordon) overtaken by a malevolent force that hunts the

LOST LOVE
A rousing drum intro rolls through the opening credits as crowds cheer in the distance. But as we fade in on rock musician Jack (James
Feature Film Reviews

OUTRAGE
Historically speaking, films that use their narrative to push a political agenda never walk away unscathed from public ire. Regardless of subject matter, an “objective”

BECAUSE WE ARE TOO MANY
Pandemic-adjacent films continue to crop up every now and again. The year 2020 wasn’t a fantastic year for the world, and you won’t get much

STOCKTON TO TABLE ROCK
The final weeks of high school can be either a wonderful time or a stressful experience. For students like Rori (Zoe Kelly), it’s an especially

THE SPACE RODENT
Spooky season gets upended when a new kind of alien invasion leaves friends Mac (Robert Carrera), Dean (David Minard), Amanda (Leah Bernard), and Skyler (Shelby
Interviews

HSI CHENG
Born in Taiwan and currently calling New York City home, Hsi Cheng is a director, writer, and producer. Her work covers a wide-range of topics,

SISSY O’HARA
An actress with decades-worth of experience, Sissy O’Hara has put together a resume that extends to mainstream television as well as the indie scene. From

CHRIS ESPER
Chris Esper is a Foxboro, MA-based filmmaker with several shorts and a lot of experience under his belt. A graduate from the New England Institute

DIANE MELLEN
Diane Mellen, a Santa Barbara-based filmmaker, developed a passion for showcasing unique voices in film under the guidance of fellow creatives Bea and Sid Milwe
Oscar Qualifying Reviews

THE MASTERPIECE
Value is in the eye of the beholder, or so they say. In The Masterpiece (La Gran Obra), it appears in the strangest of ways.

GABRIELA
Big or small, the goals we have in life exact some sort of toll on us. They are there to test whether we truly want

I’M NOT A ROBOT
What could possibly be more infuriatingly repetitive than solving a Captcha before a login? If you’ve spent any decent amount of time browsing the internet,

LOVESICK
Elias (Clint Ruben) spends his days in an open psych ward in Denmark. His well-being dangles above a dangerous gorge, his thoughts ravaged by harmful
Documentary Reviews

HOBBY HUSTLE
The digital age has completely altered how our world functions. Our work, lifestyle, and even the way we relish childhood’s thrills have all undergone significant

ART
The American dream is a pursuit for many, but the reality of its grandeur can often be a sobering experience. True to their mission of

BETTER TOGETHER: FURMAN’S CHAMPIONSHIP QUEST
Furman is a college, and they play basketball. Division One if you can believe it. The university is located in Greenville, South Carolina and goes

UNMASKING MONSTERS BELOW
Few animals in human history have gotten a worse rap sheet than sharks. People immediately think of Jaws, terrifying beach attacks, and bloodthirsty monsters lurking