Author: Madelyn
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GOLDILOCKS AND THE TWO BEARS
GOLDILOCKS AND THE TWO BEARS is a feature length film about two homeless people, the “bears,” who find a place to stay. However, it turns out that this place has an owner, a blonde woman, our “Goldilocks,” who discovers them in her home. We soon learn the backstory behind the decision she makes about whether… Read more
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OVID, NEW YORK
OVID, NEW YORK is an anthology film based on the narrative poem Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” that is divided into seven chapters. The films all are similar in style and thematic content, but vary in tone. Some of them are humorous, some of them are unsettling, others are somber and pensive. Each of the seven chapters of… Read more
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THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC
THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC was not only a great short film but was also a great introduction to a topic I was previously unfamiliar with. It’s well worth the watch to not only be transported to the making of a historically important film, but also for its celebration of black cinema. I love the… Read more
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HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA-CHAPTER 1
Horizon: An American Saga- Chapter 1 is a film that was co-written, produced, and directed by Kevin Costner, who also plays one of the main characters. I went into the theater not realizing that it was the first part in a four part saga. Once I learned this, my confusion was gone and I was able… Read more
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You Are Here
The short film YOU ARE HERE has a very straightforward story about a man learning from a newspaper article that there are now thought to be 250 billion stars in the milky way galaxy alone. It’s a very touching piece that anyone could enjoy. The first half of the film is delivered to us with… Read more
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Sally, Get the Potatoes
SALLY, GET THE POTATOES was very endearing. The visuals were creative and unique, and the characters and story were quite interesting. In fact, I kind of wish we got to see more of these characters because there was a lot going on with them that is hard not to get invested in. My favorite part… Read more
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Princeton’s in the Mix
The short film PRINCETON’S IN THE MIX is brilliant from start to finish. The opening credits sequence was captivating and the film starts off relatively normal before taking a surprisingly dark turn and slowly shifting into a horror/thriller. PRINCETON’S IN THE MIX’s tonal shift amps up the simple premise that it had established to the… Read more
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How I Roll
If you are in need for something uplifting to watch, I would highly recommend you watch the documentary, HOW I ROLL. This documentary gives us a glimpse into the life of a wheelchair bound woman with multiple sclerosis named Robin Cohen. We learn and see for ourselves the hardships she has to face day by… Read more
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Slumber Party
The short film SLUMBER PARTY is a real treat. It has an uncomplicated but elegant plot that is elevated by its soundtrack, lighting and camera work. These three elements work together to give the film a tense and suspenseful atmosphere, and really draw the viewer in. It’s one of those short films that are so… Read more
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Project Dorothy
PROJECT DOROTHY is a feature length horror/thriller film about two robbers fleeing the scene of a theft and hiding from the cops in a suspiciously empty facility, where, as we learned from the film’s opening, a disturbing incident took place. In this facility, an artificial intelligence begins to watch the two robbers, and it clearly… Read more