Oscars 2021 | "The Letter Room" and Oscar Isaac's Wrong Cop

“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.”

SXSW 2021 | Narrative Shorts Program Roundup

Quick-takes on 13 of the films that competed in this year’s SXSW Narrative Shorts Competition.

Slamdance 2021 | "Taipei Suicide Story" and the Shared Edge

“No scenes are elaborated on beyond what they need to convey, and contemplative editing keeps each shot stoic and deliberate.”

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"Three Sacks Full of Hats"; Wading in the Thick of it All

“The acting talents in this film are immense, with all four members of the ensemble cast turning in deeply affecting performances.”

Taylor Beaumont, Short FilmTaylor BeaumontNovember 28, 2020three sacks full of hats, warren brown, tom meetan, alison steadman, short filmComment

"Alive"; An Intimate and Patient Film from Swedish Filmmaker Jimmy Olsson

“Alive is a sensitively sketched slice of life, told straight-up and without any winks or nods.”

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HOLLYSHORTS 2020 | "The Present" Short Film Review

“…The Present is a fantastic showcase for the restrained but powerful acting talents of Saleh Bakri and even Mariam Kanj.”

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RAINDANCE 2020 | "Josiah" Gets Uncomfortable As Director Kyle Laursen Examines Stereotyping In Hollywood

“Josiah identifies how clout in the industry makes it difficult to challenge figureheads on their deep-seated, often unconscious, views of minorities.”