Author: Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
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SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP
The death of a loved one can often be the most difficult period in someone’s life. Whether it’s a friend, family, or even a pet, everyone has at some point gone through loss in one way or another. But writer/director Danny LeGare’s feature film Spirit of Friendship conveys the belief that tragedy can transform into…
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DEPRESSION IS A BEAST
Actress Jenna Kanell has graced our screens in several popular horror films over the past few years. From Renfield to The Bye Bye Man and the Terrifier franchise, she’s seen her fair share of jumpscares and gory terrors. But what happens when the cameras stop rolling, leaving the budding scream queen alone with her thoughts?…
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¡Salsa!
“There’s nothing more beautiful than an obedient woman” is the first of a few sentences uttered in writer/director Antonina Kerguelen’s sensually captivating Colombian short ¡Salsa!. In a place where conservative views thrive, Margarita (Sahay Nohemi) has a chance encounter with a deaf tourist named Liana (Isabelle Troup). The relationship between the two women deepens without…
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KENNY
The ever-growing complications that stem from California’s homeless crisis have taken center stage in U.S. media coverage for the past few years. Despite the commitment of several billions of dollars, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported 181,399 unhoused Californians in 2023, representing a shocking 28% of the country’s total homeless population. Though…
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ORIGINAL SKIN
In a dystopian reality where intercourse involves switching bodies with another person, a young woman named Bea (Sorcha Groundsell) must challenge the ideals of her conservative community that condemn this act of swapping. Defiance in the face of overwhelming odds is a tale as old as time, but what director Mdhamiri Á Nkemi achieves with…
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ANTHONY ROBERT GRASSO
Anthony Robert Grasso is an actor, director, and teacher hailing from Brooklyn, New York. With studies completed at well-regarded institutions such as Larry Moss Studio and the British American Drama Academy, his strength of schedule over 35 years is difficult to rival. His portfolio includes high-profile productions like FX’s Gotham, Netflix’s Jessica Jones, and Academy…
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VERSACE SOFTBOI
The modern dating era is a turbulent one, to be sure, and the New York Short Film Festival’s 2023 Audience Choice Winner, Versace Softboi, matches that unpredictability with its own brand of dark humor. After a devastating breakup, Alex (Charlie Gillette) enters the world of online dating, encouraged by her supportive best friends Cleo (Becky…
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JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA
The year is 1813 in England. Mr. Dickley (Ta’imua) has worked up the courage to at long last propose to the lovely Miss Estrogenia (Julia Aks). A gorgeous countryside backdrop sets the scene. Down on a knee, he is immediately alerted by Miss Estrogenia’s period occurring right before his eyes. Alarmed at the sight, he…
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I KNOW THERE’S SOMETHING HERE FOR YOU
Upon learning about his research project into Extraterrestrial life being shut down, forlorn scientist Marcus (Kevin Veselka) heads to the woods in search of answers, but a strange encounter causes a sudden shift in his dark demeanor. Seeking solace and a way to overcome his mental struggles, he embarks on a quest for purpose. Isolating…