Author: Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
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CALF
Horror can be many things. It’s what you see, and sometimes what you don’t. In most cases, it’s purely the idea that festers inside your mind, never leaving it. If recent outings in the genre have proven anything, it’s that the mere suggestion of the sinister is far more troubling than its physical manifestation. Case…
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THE LAST RANGER
Hope shines bright on the plains of an African reserve, where a dire rescue emboldens a new generation to take action. Litha (Liyabona Mroqoza) enjoys a carefree life in her humble home, with her father Thabo (Makhaola Ndebele) performing menial tasks around their town to earn a living. One day, a headstrong ranger named Khuselwa…
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TECHNICIANS
What are some things you could see technology replacing in the future? Specifically, what is the replacement taking away from the original? Filmmakers Kevin and Kelly Luu offer their take in the Oscar-qualifying short film Technicians, with the answer being far more straightforward than you may expect. David (J. Alphonse Nicholson) uses his skills in…
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PICTURE DAY
Being on the cusp of your teenage years can be a scary prospect. It’s the cutoff point where the world begins to feel more tangible and boundaries begin to shift. Perceptions change, especially about ourselves, and this is where self-image enters the equation. How do we present ourselves to the world around us, both in…
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CUBIC ZIRCONIA
The case of a disappearing mother named Tamala has Lieutenant Bobby Clarke (Keith Johnson) and Special Agent Natalie Brim (Kate Mobley) turning their Tennessee town upside down. The case begins to quickly unravel, and the police realize it isn’t just the woman who’s gone missing but her children may be in danger as well. A…
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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 horror features like Bloodline Killer to shorts like Slaybor Day 7 and even Boston Strangler, Hulu’s 2023 TV thriller starring Keira Knightley. She was most recently seen in Chris Esper’s…
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TOMORROW
When Tomorrow begins, you almost want to rush to the credits to see if this is an unreleased Pixar short. The kind Disney plays in conjunction with their theatrical releases. That’s how polished and rich writer/director Aryasb Feiz’s Oscar-qualifying animated film looks. The setting is 1970s Iran. Life is tough on the streets, and a…
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CHIMINEY TALES
It’s never been a better time to be a horror fan, especially where films are concerned. A24 provides a steady stream of arthouse chills, while the rise of SHUDDER has seen several high-concept projects brought to life. This year alone has served up both Longlegs and The Substance — two masterful entries into this loaded…
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APPALACHIAN DOG
The trauma-stricken casualties of war often go unmentioned in the history books. A common sentiment that has fascinated filmmakers for decades. Conflicts may have dissolved, but those involved must carry the consequences of it back to where they feel the safest. Colin Henning’s Appalachian Dog is one such story, and an engrossing one at that.…