“…director Renee Zahn brings to this project her own signature style of surrealism, melding live action and stop motion filmmaking in this thrilling horror comedy short.”
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“The film explores how these individuals can so easily become entangled in the lives of strangers, and the unexpected consequences that can result from such intrusions.“
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“The Flying Sailor renders the famed explosion as implosion in the mind of this sailor, as a lifetime compressed into a kaleidoscopic “flash” before one’s eyes.”
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“The dialogue is honest and each scene lends itself to be a great insight into the characters psyche.”
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“The minimalism of Blue Room speaks volumes about the isolating conditions inmates endure, the effect that has on their mental health, and how important nature is to our psyche.”
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“…[Dea] Lanzaro captures the maturity and whimsy of the role and ultimately shines bright in this debut acting performance.”
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“Zahida Pirani is the writer and director of El Carrito , and in this interview, I talk with her about the process of making this movie and how community played a vital role in the short film's development.”
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“…as a lead in Starfuckers, Marziale is mesmerizing.”
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“This is what distinguishes Some Kind of Intimacy from other short-form non-fiction; how the conceptual, the physical, and the emotional aspects of the film blend to curate a sense of serenity which naturally inspires contemplation.”
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“Dobrovoda’s film is a difficult watch, but it is a vital part of the process of holding Western countries accountable for their atrocities and confronting issues that persist today in places like museums.”
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“The Letter Room is, in its essence, a light, dramatic character study, but it leans heavily on Isaac’s charm and star-power to make it a study of any nuance.”
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Quick-takes on 13 of the films that competed in this year’s SXSW Narrative Shorts Competition.
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“No scenes are elaborated on beyond what they need to convey, and contemplative editing keeps each shot stoic and deliberate.”
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“The acting talents in this film are immense, with all four members of the ensemble cast turning in deeply affecting performances.”
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“Alive is a sensitively sketched slice of life, told straight-up and without any winks or nods.”
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“…The Present is a fantastic showcase for the restrained but powerful acting talents of Saleh Bakri and even Mariam Kanj.”
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“Josiah identifies how clout in the industry makes it difficult to challenge figureheads on their deep-seated, often unconscious, views of minorities.”
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