Mixing crude animation, 3D modeling, and faux filmic textures in a self-reflexive essay on digitally abetted nostalgia, this playful work of fair use pastiche refracts all manner of postmodern touchstones (David Foster Wallace, Talking Heads, Reality Bites) into an aesthetic interrogation of its own methodology, resulting in, to paraphrase one onscreen subject, a critique ofContinue reading “Filter – 2017”
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Ittefaq – 2017
Police officer Dev investigates a double murder case that has only two witnesses – an acclaimed writer Vikram and a young homemaker Maya, who also happen to be the prime suspects in the case. He finds himself being torn between their own version’s of what happened on the fateful night, and takes it upon himselfContinue reading “Ittefaq – 2017”
The Snow Girl – 2017
A beautifully animated short film inspired by Yuki-onna, a spirit or yōkai in ancient Japanese folklore, in which a young girl finds herself in unwelcoming surroundings after leaving behind a mysterious past. Director : Mixtape Club Cast : Amy Cao|Dominick Coniglio|Dylan Martin Frankel|Jacob Safian|Katherine Scipioni|Sam Black Genre : Release Date : 2/9/2017 Country : UnitedContinue reading “The Snow Girl – 2017”
Wished – 2017
A 30-year-old career guy runs into a magical ‘celestial being’ at a point when he is becoming disillusioned with life. She tells him she can make all his wishes come true – including those from childhood. Director : Dayyan Eng Cast : Bao Bei Er|Baoqiang Wang|Daniel Wu|Ning Jing|Victoria Song|Xia Yu|Yan Ni Genre : Comedy ReleaseContinue reading “Wished – 2017”
Trick or Treat on Sesame Street – 2017
Say “Hello!” to Halloween! It’s time for tricks and treats when Elmo and Abby visit Count von Count’s spooky castle for a special Halloween. Count cats and ghosts with them, play pattern games, and help them chase down a runaway pumpkin! Then find out what happens when someone is wearing the same costume as Elmo—eek!Continue reading “Trick or Treat on Sesame Street – 2017”
The Mad Whale – 2017
Inmates at a women’s mental asylum stage a theatrical production of Herman Melville’s ‘Moby Dick.’ Director : Adam Linzey|Ariel Heller|David Breschel|Drew Woods|Jenna Cavelle|Luke Haskard|Matt McClung|Sonia Guggenheim|Uttera Singh Cast : Alison Lees-Taylor|Camilla Belle|Dominic Rains|James Franco|Kai Lennox|Michael Weston|Summer Phoenix Genre : Drama|Thriller Release Date : 6/14/2017 Country : United States
A Surrogate’s Nightmare – 2017
A woman acting as a surrogate for her estranged sister is put in peril when it turns out that someone doesn’t want the baby to be born. With a mysterious man tracking her every move, she must figure out who is trying to kill her… before it’s too late. Director : Víctor Sariñana Cast :Continue reading “A Surrogate’s Nightmare – 2017”
The Price – 2017
Seyi, a 24-year-old Nigerian-American, works on Wall Street. Desperate to succeed because of his outsider status-due to class and race-he commits a crime, insider trading, which brings his entire world crashing down on him. Seyi’s troubled circumstances force him finally to confront his tumultuous relationship with his ailing father, his romantic relationship with his privilegedContinue reading “The Price – 2017”
Little Italian Girls – 2017
In 1943 the fascist regime forbids the production and selling of toys. Italia, a little girl educated according with the principles of the regime, decides to rebel and makes a big fuss. Her mother, afraid of repercussions, drags her to Rome to apologize to Minister Rizzi, who promulgated the law. It is the 25th ofContinue reading “Little Italian Girls – 2017”
Le Collectionneur – 2017
Director : Thomas Lévy-Lasne Cast : Benoît Forgeard|Pierre Jouan Genre : Comedy|Drama Release Date : 6/10/2017 Country : France
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