Short Film Reviews
Short Film Reviews
MEAT LOCKER
If ever there was a film to turn you into a vegetarian, Meat Locker would be it. In director Mark G. Lakatos’ short film, the
Take2IndieReview: Theo Whitehead
February 23, 2026
Short Film Reviews
MS. GREEN AND OTHER LOVELY BEASTS
Renowned pets? Puppets? Taxidermy? Serial killers and a deadly obsession? Don’t blame yourself for being just a tad weirded out by director Lucy Barnes and
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
February 17, 2026
Short Film Reviews
OBJECTS OF AFFECTION
How do you find inspiration in a world that feels increasingly determined to take away your joy? This is the question posed in Objects of
Take2IndieReview: Theo Whitehead
February 13, 2026
Short Film Reviews
VIATICUM
When religious leaders first envisioned nourishment for a person’s final moments, it’s safe to assume barbecue sauce wasn’t part of the plan. Filmmaker Derek Frey
Take2IndieReview: Aaron Ford
February 11, 2026
Feature Film Reviews
Feature Film Reviews
LOCAL AREA NETWORK
Writer and director Glenn Garrabrant offers an emotional look at mental health in the film Local Area Network. The story follows Paul (Michael Farca), who
Take2IndieReview: Aaron Ford
March 9, 2026
Feature Film Reviews
VELVICIDE
After a traumatic experience, one often seeks to make sense of it, to uncover the underlying reasoning of why something bad has happened to them.
Take2IndieReview: Theo Whitehead
March 3, 2026
Feature Film Reviews
BANANA SPLIT
Friendships can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places. Banana Split, an emotional drama written and directed by Walter Kim, follows two young characters
Take2IndieReview: Aaron Ford
February 24, 2026
Feature Film Reviews
BLACKOUT
The world is brought to an agonizing standstill as two superpowers, China and the United States, appear ready to engage in all-out nuclear war. Complete
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
February 2, 2026
Interviews
Interviews
CHRIS ESPER
Chris Esper is a filmmaker based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, known for his visually distinct, tense, and at times darkly comedic style. Growing up in New
Take2IndieReview: Theo Whitehead
February 27, 2026
Interviews
MEG POVEROMO
Meg Poveromo is a director, producer, writer, editor and actress known for her niche, often a campy brand of comedy with character-driven plots infused with
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
December 31, 2025
Interviews
EVAN GARDNER
A multi-faceted talent based out of New York, Evan Gardner wears many hats as a filmmaker; from producer, videographer, editor and creative director. He’s filmed
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
December 15, 2025
Interviews
VITO TRUPIANO
Born in Naples, Florida and educated at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Vito Trupiano is a filmmaker whose work delves into the grit and introspection
Take2IndieReview: Aaron Ford
December 7, 2025
Oscar Qualifying Reviews
Oscar Qualifying Short Film Reviews
ADO
A day in the life of Ms. Hopkins (Jenifer Lewis), an accomplished middle school drama teacher, is about to take a horrific turn when her
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
December 18, 2025
Oscar Qualifying Short Film Reviews
LIVING IN FEAR
In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Americans experienced a massive cultural shift. For some, it led to an upswing of patriotism and
Take2IndieReview: Katie Chew
August 17, 2025
Oscar Qualifying Short Film Reviews
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,
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
January 9, 2025
Oscar Qualifying Short Film 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.
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
January 8, 2025
Documentary Reviews
Documentary Reviews
TWITCH: THE STORY OF DANIEL FRANCO
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” A quote by the late, great Vince Lombardi has echoed through many a
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
March 2, 2026
Documentary Reviews
FIELD OF FEARS: THE HAUNTING OF RANDOLPH COUNTY ASYLUM
The ghost hunting subgenre remains a popular fixture among horror enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, garnering millions of views online as teams of explorers make
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
January 26, 2026
Documentary Reviews
THE BEST OF THE BEST: JAZZ FROM DETROIT
Some people like rock, some like rap and others call classical or opera their very own. But no one likes everything. So how do you
Take2IndieReview: Rich Monetti
January 7, 2026
Documentary Reviews
AFTER THE DEVIL IS DEAD
A mysterious homicide grips 1982’s New Orleans when a young mother named Edna Lester is found stabbed to death and her home set ablaze. The
Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
December 25, 2025