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Sweet Sunshine (2020)
Home is where your voice is.
And so it goes for singer-songwriter TJ Millhouse (John Way). This is a feel-good story about a man who finds a break, loses it, and finds it again. Give it a look. My guess is you'll like it.
Turnover (2019)
Winner, winner
Chicken dinner. I'll certainly not be the first to say what a warm and winsome effort this is, and I should not be the last. Give this film a look. Be patient. You will be rewarded in many ways.
Miss Multiverse - Australia (2019)
This is not your usual pageant.
First off, this is not my common fare. That being said, I quickly felt that this show would be something my daughter might enjoy being a part of. The ladies are not pageant divas but true young professional women embarking upon adult life. There is nuance here despite the reality TV trappings, so if you're looking for a not-so-guilty pleasure, Miss Multiverse might just be your cup of tea.
What Love Looks Like (2020)
Worth the watch
Not being a RomCom kinda guy, I passed this to my girlfriend -- and she really liked it. When I asked her what she liked about it, she said that it was just quirky enough to work, funny but not trying too hard to be, and as honest as she has seen in quite some time. Can't get much better than that, now can ya?
Are You Glad I'm Here (2018)
A good story well told
Can Kirsten save Nadine? The question begs an answer in this excellent independent drama/thriller. Touches of humor break the ratcheting tension of "Are you Glad I'm Here", but the core of this piece lies in the relationship between the two female leads. No spoilers here. Recommended!
Char Man (2019)
Found footage fun
As an Indy film guy, I must confess that I dig found footage movies. Remember when "Blair Witch" started the whole thing? I do. If you look back with fondness at films like those, give "Char Man" a look.
All I Want (2017)
A life affirming piece
What makes a drama like this work begins with a premise, and "All I Want" has a doozy. Anniversaries can be momentous times, and Mel and Drew supply the fuel for the moment. The theme here is broad yet simple: Where do we go from here? Of course, this gives rise other questions such as: "Did I make the right choice?" or "Should we have children?" Mix these weighty items with a sense of humor, and you have a thought-inducing, life affirming piece. Try it on for size; it may be your cup of afternoon tea.
Loon Lake (2019)
A stylish Americana meets acid horror flick
The title begs the question: Is the "Loon" our main character driven mad by the witch, or is the Loon the witch herself? No matter, I suppose, because what unfolds is a classic tale of down home Americana meets acid flashback lunacy. I leave it to you to judge what's real. If you're looking for a chilling cult-style shock and lull horror thriller, try "Loon Lake."
Hex (2017)
A daring journey
Well, now, wasn't that something?! An indy medieval horror thriller, and well-scored, no less. I applaud the writers and directors for this daring undertaking and recommend this film to any who would venture into their world. This film is daring and comes off as more than it might seem. No spoilers, though I'm tempted. Enjoy.
Perfect Feet (2019)
Thoroughly enjoyable
A thoroughly enjoyable, sometimes comedic, occasionally a bit serious look at our funny appendages. Right from the get go, this film sheds all illusion of seriousness, yet there's its strength. Through ballerinas and athletes, salon owners and fashionistas, "Perfect Feet" walks the world of feet in ways most offbeat. Thanks for this one! It was fun.
Return to Horror Hotel (2019)
Tongue-in-cheek chills
Bedbugs, lost submariners, beauty queens...what more could a horror buff ask for? This fun, kinda camp, pretty gross sequel lives up to and surpasses its predecessor. Since I'm not into spoilers, I'll simply say this. Give Return to Horror Hotel a look if you're in the mood for unexpected, indy-horror chills.
The Painted Warrior (2019)
Artful in both subject and execution
An in-depth portrait of a man, his wife, and their art of living. The first thing that comes to mind is symbiosis, both between husband and wife and life and art. Rather than be any kind of spoiler, I'll simply say that this is a well-filmed, well executed, and artful in both subject matter and execution. Highly recommend!
Purdah (2018)
Elevated documentary
Well, simply put, this is as good as a documentary film can be. It begins with a dream, but evolves into a story of family, religion, love, and abandonment. I encourage all of you who wish to truly feel the lives of others and embrace your humanity to see Purdah. It is an expert's treatise; it is art. Most of all, it is life -- raw and pure. Bravo, Jeremy. Bravo!
Purgatory Road (2017)
A madcap thrillcore guilty pleasure
Nicely shot! I'd love to know the camera and assorted sordid details, but that's not really "reviewy" of me. This is a taut horror thriller with enough blood and pathos to make it worth the watch. In rural Mississippi, tragedy begets tragedy. A young priest with a blistered past meets his assassin-siren. What could possibly go wrong? Thanks to my buddy Greg for the nod on this film.
Stadium Anthems (2018)
Satire elevated
This is witty, ribald stuff. Surprising transformations occur from places we've only glimpsed. I appreciate the layering of social commentary, art, and relationship. I feel the pathos. This piece is more than satire; it's a bullet-dodging freefall into what makes art and what makes art's makers. Simply put, I dig it.
Dirty Beautiful (2015)
Painful yet poignant
As much arthouse as comedy, "Dirty Beautiful" captures you with its humor yet keeps you with its pathos. I simply can't recall a film that so seamlessly blends a couple's overt incompatibility with the growing sense that they're inseparable. The Valentine's Day scene alone is worth the viewing, but there's so much more to this piece. It's painful. It's poignant. I'd say more, but why spoil the ride?