Sound

I had the opportunity to meet the lead actress before reviewing the film SOUND because my facebook friend, Cinematographer Tawan Bazemore, is her husband and he intro'd us. She happily agreed to do my show, Ask Aunt Tricia Advice Vlog & Podcast Show. I didn't know what to expect because sometimes when you're friends with the man - the wife is usually a little uncomfortable. BUT! This sweet, cute, and full of personality beauty totally took me by surprise. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER! Crystal Porter-Bazemore is a gem that should be protected at all costs.

Tawan sent me a private link to view the film soon after the interviews. He's episode #6 and she's episode #16 on YouTube. I'd seen the short clips and test shots that he'd posted of Sound, but I was still not sure what to expect with a title that could mean so many different things. I popped my popcorn and got my drink then reclined in my fav recliner.

First off of course, the cinematography is nothing short of perfection - which deserved all 47 awards in total. It's hard for me to start this review because I loved every frame of this film. Crystal Porter-Bazemore is a true actress. This lady took us back to the silent era of film. She beautifully led this film in silence and captivated the audience with no dialog. That's not an easy task to do. Crystal illustrates many levels of emotions and energies in this film, I can see why she won 9 Best Actress awards on the film festival circuit. To be able to exhibit a multi-layered emotional performance shows us this actress took time to train and study the silent film era while using her God-given talents to bring this film to life.

Secondly, the locations and soundtrack are also characters in this film. This short film was so well thought out and put together, it makes me smile to know that I am now friends with these talented people.

Lastly, please comment and share this project with everyone you know. I'm proud to say that this film deserved all the accolades it has received.

I saw this on the big screen at a film festival, and I sure am glad that I was able to experience it theatrically. It stood head and shoulders above the other shorts it shared a program with. It is a visually marvelous and aurally harrowing emotional and physical experience. I was stunned by Tawan Bazemore's directing and vision. If this is what he's capable of in the short film format, I can't wait to see what he's capable of in the domain of feature films.

I must also give high praise to Crystal Porter Bazemore's performance. Her commitment to her performance stuck with me well ever leaving the theater. It takes a lot of courage to do something that gut-wrenching and emotionally and physically demanding. I greatly look forward to her future on the screen as well.

Sound is entirely worthy of all the praise and buzz it has been receiving. Best wishes to this enormously gifted husband-and-wife filmmaking team. Looking forward to the next experience!

SOUND made a loud noise on Facebook prior to and during the pandemic 2019-2020. Very impressive quality short with intense Acting and feature film quality cinematography. The Sound Quality of SOUND is hands down Top Notch. Congratulations to the Bazemores!

I am not really into thrillers but this film I was utterly entertained by, how the director was able to portray and everyday experience as a horrifying reality was beyond genius! The main actress did a spectacular job portraying this message and I am fascinated each and every time I watch this film! I highly recommend this is a must watch!!!!!

Most films depend on dialogue as a crutch to coddle the audience, but Sound relies on old school filmmaking to entertain the viewers. Each time I see it, I have a new experience with it. It's nicely paced, yet requires an attentive audience to pick up on visual cues. You have to be a patient film watcher, in a patient mood. Extreme suspense is built until the very end.

Sound is an excellent film masterfully shot/directed by Tawan Bazemore. Crystal Bazemore provides rock solid acting through the use of her face and eyes. There is not a loud background score despite being a thriller, and the sound design is top notch.