Author: Take2IndieReview: Mark Lakatos
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A PLACE TO FALL DOWN
Loss affects all of us differently, but in the case of a local car mechanic, it nearly shuts him and his entire business down for good. Duane Hansen Fernandez’s directorial debut finds the filmmaker diving into the psyche of a broken man and searching for an answer to unbearable trauma. A grief-stricken mechanic named Jose…
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FOR WHEN YOU GET LOST
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a good ol’ road trip movie. Whether you prefer the sobering countryside blues of Nomadland or the unabashedly sweet Little Miss Sunshine, this dramedy genre offshoot has plenty to offer its viewers. Nestled comfortably between an achingly realistic exploration of mental health and overcoming one’s insecurities, For…
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY
In a world where proper conversation seems like a fading concept, two strangers find common ground under surprisingly bleak circumstances. On a break from work, Dorothy (Jennifer Drummond) joins Charlie (Dhanya Lott) on a park bench for a smoke. Having never met before, they casually strike up a conversation, with the topics gradually shifting to…
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ART
The American dream is a pursuit for many, but the reality of its grandeur can often be a sobering experience. True to their mission of delivering unconventional stories from forgotten faces, Pace Films has returned to that proven ground with Art, a Laotian immigrant who calls the streets of Santa Barbara home. Just like with…
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MISS OR MISSES
Have you ever found yourself watching a romance film and thinking, ‘wow, these folks should really just call it quits already’? The should they or shouldn’t they, will they or won’t they back-and-forth can quickly grow dull, and without a clear-cut trajectory, the whole affair can quickly become tiresome. Though not without its moments, Miss…
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MILLIE’S CARE FREE DAY
What could the solution be for someone living a monotonous life? An existence built on following a strict schedule with no room for deviation or freedom. The answer, in many people’s heads, seems obvious, but for others, it is a lot more difficult. Millie’s (Kathryn Miller) days follow the same script. The alarm sounds at…
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
A grizzled man (Aleksa Ristovic) wanders around the sun-kissed hills of his local area, searching for answers to his sorrow amidst the many statues and beautiful creatures that surround him. Eventually the path leads him to a major crossroad, encountering a woman (Tiana Formosa) who asks him to make up his mind. Standing at the…
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THE FARMHOUSE
Isolation, forced or voluntary, can mess with a person’s mind in more ways than one. Alone with our thoughts is when we can be at our most vulnerable, and that is what Luke Creely explores with his chilling horror short, The Farmhouse. Set in a rural backwoods cabin, Kylie’s (Nicole Pastor) evening recalling fond memories…
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CONTINUANCE
It’s a crazy world out there, and sometimes not even one’s household is exempt from the madness. In a mashup of what feels like a condensed season of American Horror Story and American Psycho, writer and director Tony Olmos’ Continuance sets the stage amidst a society gone sideways and a man on the brink of…