Author: Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
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ENDLING
Being an endling means being the last of your kind. If the endling passes, their species will be considered extinct. It is a frightening but familiar thought, considering the state of our planet. You’ve probably heard of the Thylacine or the Passenger Pigeon, maybe even the Barbary Lion. But what about something more accustomed to…
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CORPSE FISHING
In the aftermath of a devastating flood that swept the area, a young Yan (Harmonie He) takes to the streets, getting by using whatever means necessary. With no family to help and her father missing, she decides to hang out with the folks in the harbor. An evening by the river takes a sour turn…
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HIS MOTHER
Nobody and nothing can prepare families for the unthinkable. A concerning e-mail from her son Harrison (Ben Irving) sends Julie (Bethany Anne Lind) on a race against time to find him before something terrible unfolds. Writer/director Maia Scalia’s His Mother is tragic yet riveting, making every second count in a frenzied race against time. Julie…
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WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?
It can sometimes take the most unlikely and tragic of circumstances to mend broken bonds. The passing of beloved family man Jim (Robert Okumu) sees relatives and close friends flock to his memorial service, but an uncomfortable energy has settled on the proceeding. Max Palmer (Hosea Chanchez) leads those gathered with grace, but the arrival…
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LOVE IN THE TIME OF CALLER ID
What does separation mean for a child? The loss of a parent through divorce, as well as the disconnect felt in the aftermath, can be an overwhelming experience. When a new romantic partner enters their guardian’s life, uncertainty escalates even further. Following two boys on their journey to conquer all that unease, Love in the…
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ELLIPSIS IN WRITING
Do you think you have what it takes to be a filmmaker? Step right up and be prepared for all of the challenges that come your way. Ellipsis in Writing is a pseudo-documentary that chronicles the process behind a student’s struggle with ongoing projects and finds experimental up-and-comer Bobby Sehorn taking a chance on himself…
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THE THIRD PARTY
One could argue that the current state of American politics is unprecedentedly dire. It’s a turbulent era for all parties involved, and it all seems to hinge on the upcoming elections in November. It’s easy to criticize and satirize given current circumstances, but writer/director Adrian Roman brings a more pointed view to the table in…
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THE HOLY TRINITY
Up-and-coming filmmakers often cut their teeth in the realm of horror early on. Horror is a genre that thrives on experimentation and creativity, providing ample opportunities to explore more lurid, extreme thematic material. There’s an art to crafting the perfect scare, and writer/director Shalom Kolontarov deserves ample recognition for committing to his vision, even if…
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NEVER TOO OLD
There’s this beautiful thing we call love. A special connection that makes us people so unique in this world. It is, among many things, a transcendental phenomenon that stands the test of time. Never is that more the case than in Morgan Martini’s Never Too Old, a story about a senior gay couple looking towards…