After seeing Angel Connells excellent "Stocking Stuffers" I had to see this film. Although Connell made this one first it is even better with superb direction by Connell and excellent performances everyone involved and especially Robin Reck and Connell himself. Although the subject matter may not be to everyone's taste (I won't go into a plot summery), the movie is quite riveting and holds your attention like few I have seen. The movie is shot on film and it look great, especially the middle section that is shot in high contrast black and white and includes some great dolly and crane work. This is a short film you will not soon forget. Connell has a unique vision that is unlike any other director of independent films I know of. His work is also highly entertaining. See this if you can.
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Fascinating interpretation of a classic Stones' song
blakejamesa31 March 2010
Warning: Spoilers
I'm sure most of us thought that the lyrics to the Rolling Stones' song "She's So Cold" were in regard to the emotional state of the woman the vocalist is describing. Angel Connell gives the concept of emotional rejection a different, and somewhat disturbing, spin, that is: murder, undying passion and, possibly, necrophilia.
The production has a distinct Gothic look, emphasized by the choice of black and white and some special effects. Even so, the overall appearance is reminiscent of those great murder mysteries filmed in the 1940s starring the likes of Bogey and Cagney.
The clever juxtaposition of the screenplay and the song's lyrics bring a tempo that would be missing if the story was simply laid out as a narrative.
There are a couple of "hooks" that add intrigue to the production. Primary is the question of just what is the protagonist doing in the morgue? But also, did murder happen, and if so, who did it? While some tantalizing clues are presented, the watcher is left to their own conclusions.
All in all, a clever production, with a surprisingly professional look for an amateur effort.
The production has a distinct Gothic look, emphasized by the choice of black and white and some special effects. Even so, the overall appearance is reminiscent of those great murder mysteries filmed in the 1940s starring the likes of Bogey and Cagney.
The clever juxtaposition of the screenplay and the song's lyrics bring a tempo that would be missing if the story was simply laid out as a narrative.
There are a couple of "hooks" that add intrigue to the production. Primary is the question of just what is the protagonist doing in the morgue? But also, did murder happen, and if so, who did it? While some tantalizing clues are presented, the watcher is left to their own conclusions.
All in all, a clever production, with a surprisingly professional look for an amateur effort.
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