MatthewTibbenham

Wow. Just wow. What a hilarious, heartwarming episode I wasn't expecting. Rob McElhenney knows exactly how to pull the heartstrings while making me laugh and smile like no one else. This episode and A Dark Quiet Death are perfect examples of this pathos and I can't wait for more. Such a beautiful take on what everyone's going through during this pandemic and I'm just sad I didn't watch it earlier.

First, I have to state, this isn't a movie for everyone. And it's actually not even a movie for me. The film is really slow and takes a long time to get going. If you're not looking for a contemplative British movie About real life, then I would look else where.

However, if you do like indie movies inspired by John Cassavetes with long lingering beautiful cinematography, this movie is for you. Interesting story once it gets going and I'm still shocked to find out it was filmed on an iPhone. Overall, the acting was good and once the story starts about halfway into the movie, I really enjoyed the characters and what they were dealing with. Overall, well done.

Philip Ramos's short film "The Kidnapping of a Fish" is a wild ride from the first frame to the last. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you laugh out loud from the lead actor's wonderful one liners to his heartfelt vulnerability. While some of the supporting actors leave something to be desired, the story, editing, music, and direction easily make up for it. The pacing is great and though it's a little on the long side for a short film, the masterful directing makes one get wrapped up in the story and forget about life for a while. In the vein of such crime films as Shane Black's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and Martin McDonagh's "In Burges" and with a strong female lead that Luc Besson would love to cast, this is a film you won't want to miss!