Author: Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
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THE PEOPLE IN THE WALLS
In a world where auteur-driven horror is on the rise and franchises seem to be declining, there’s never a shortage of original, spooky stories on the horizon. Marking yet another collaboration between writing and directing duo Gerald Crum and Michael Crum, The People in the Walls has no shortage of outstanding ideas but lacks the…
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NATE & JOHN
Two lives are forever entwined during a chance encounter between Nate, a young black barber’s assistant, and a rowdy teen named John. As the pair’s unlikely friendship blossoms, decades worth of history sprouts from a single haircut, all while the world changes with them. Written by David Bickel and Michael Bickel, and directed by Jumai…
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PARKER CROFT
A filmmaker with a vast range of experience working on films, music videos, and promotional content for major companies like the NBA, Parker Croft is best known for his award-winning short Suncatcher and his most recent work, As Easy As Closing Your Eyes. Parker Croft co-wrote the feature film Falling Overnight, which garnered awards at…
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OUR SHOW MUST GO ON
The lives of everyone at A. G. Wright Middle School changed dramatically when COVID swept the world. The drama class, under the guidance of beloved teacher Rudy Lane, dares to attempt something extraordinary despite all the odds and restrictions. Lane and his class have six weeks to assemble a unique adaptation of The Legend of…
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LAST SET
Sports dramas tend to follow a pattern. Soccer, football, and martial arts are common focal points, with very few narratives falling outside these categories. Last Set, directed by Joe Acierno and written by Jose Alberto Alvarez, breaks the mold, approaching the pressure of competition from the viewpoint of a bodybuilder. Starring Alvarez as prospective talent…
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AS EASY AS CLOSING YOUR EYES
Imagine a drug that could bring back those you lost through vivid hallucinations while exacting a dangerous toll in the process. Lila (Laura Coover) is a recovering addict of this drug, called Amesten, which she uses to communicate with her late son, Bodie (Dawson Sweeney). With his birthday just around the corner, Lila must choose…
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THE BLIND ZONE
A serial arsonist and a student with tinnitus. What do they have in common? They find themselves embroiled in a grueling fight that is bound to end in chaos. A killer (Xie Ying Zhi) is afoot on the outskirts of town, setting a group of homeless people ablaze in their sleep, while the disturbed but…
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KUM-KUM
“The most personal is the most creative.” Academy Award winner Bong Joon Ho cited the great Martin Scorsese in his acceptance speech. It’s a sentiment that perhaps many modern films, even within the indie scene, neglect in favor of blockbuster aspirations. KUM-KUM, a short by budding Saudi filmmaker Dur Jamjoom finds the young director drawing…
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SAME TIME TOMORROW
Walter (John Reoli) and Joey (Cash Tilton) have a rather unusual evening routine as they sit beneath the faint glow of a street light. This evening in particular seems to carry more weight than any other, as the two reflect on years gone by. Love and understanding thrive in Save Time Tomorrow, writer/director John Reoli’s…