harriscalvin-1's reviews

Edge of Extinction was a great indie dramatic post-apocalyptical film. Director Andrew Gilbert did a fantastic job pulling the best performances out of all of his actors. Lead actor's Georgie Smibert, Luke Hobson & Chris Kaye were instrumental to the film's success. A complex psychological thriller about surviving the events after WWIII and all of the various obstacles they encountered along their path to survival. A film that keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat. This film was well shot and the cinematographer (Julian Hundy) did a great job painting a great visual picture. The music, editing, & additional photography were all on point.

Mothers of Monsters was a great indie dramatic film. Director Tucia Lyman did a fantastic job pulling the best performances out of all of her actors. Lead actor's Melinda Page Hamilton & Bailey Edwards were instrumental to the film's success. A complex psychological thriller between the mental state of both mom & son will lead the audience on a dramatic journey into the challenges of mental health issues plaguing the world. What the film demonstrates is that these issues are indeed global issues. This film was well shot and the cinematographer (mostly shot from a point of view perceptive) did a great job painting a great visual picture. The music, editing, & additional photography were all on point.

The Stalker was a great suspenseful indie film. Director John Giorgio did a great job transferring Michelle Lewis's screenplay to the big screen. He was also successful in bringing out the best performance from all of his actors. Lead actors Chad Ayers (Steve Hamilton) & Virginia Vogt (Wendy Hamilton) were instrumental in leading the audience through his compelling film. A family who find themselves stalked by an ambiguous character ultimately do what it takes to survive. This film was shot is a style reminiscent of the 1980's slasher horror films. The music, editing, & camerawork were all on point.

Older was a great dramatic indie film. Director Guy Pigden did a fantastic job not only starring in this film but also pulling the best performances out of all of his actors. Lead actress's Liesha Ward Knox & Astra McLaren were instrumental to the film's success. A complex love story between the three main characters demonstrate the challenges that countless relationships experience globally. This film was well shot and the cinematographer (Adam St. John) did a great job painting a great visual picture. The music, editing , & additional photography were all on point. Overall a great film. I truly enjoyed watching this film.

6 Weeks to Mother's Day was a great indie documentary film. Director Marvin Blunte did a fantastic job pulling the best interviews from all of his subject matters. The film takes a deep look into the lives of a group of students in the Thai jungle as they prepare for the yearly tradition of honoring their adoptive mother, the principal of their school, Mother Aew . It was really awesome to follow along with the various students and experience some of the challenges they experienced in their everyday lives. I also felt the director did a great job connecting the audience emotionally to the film. The editing, music, & camerawork were all on point.

Counterintelligence was a solid indie thriller. Director Christopher Sakr did a fantastic job pulling the best performances from all of his actors. The film takes you on a journey with lead actor (Able), played by Brian Adrian, kidnapping a working assistant Angela (played by Sharae Foxie) on a suspenseful ride that eventually tries to answers the question as to what's inside the briefcase Able is carrying. The editing (a nice retro feel), music, & camerawork were all on point.

Nicole was a great indie thriller with a nice comedic twist. Director James Schroeder did a fantastic job pulling the best performance out of his actors. An attractive African American female; Nicole; floats between reality and fantasy. Shot mostly black & white, this film shows the affects that trauma can have on a persons' life and shows that the decisions they make can have deadly consequences. The editing, music, & camera work were all on point.

The Berlin Bride was a really unique indie drama. Director Michael Bartlett did a great job pulling the best performances out of all of his actors. All of the Lead actors did a marvelous job carrying this film. Most of us can relate to pulling for an underdog who was in the mist of doing his job (picking up trash) gets love bitten for a manikin. This film; an arthouse throwback, depicted the lives of two complete strangers who's path cross and through a series of events find their lives changed forever by this manikin. This film doesn't disappoint. The music, editing, and camera work were all on point.

Vindaloo Empire was a really nice indie comedic drama. Director Cristobal Araus Lobos did a great job pulling the best performances out of all of his actors. All of the Lead actors did a marvelous job carrying this film. Most of us can relate to pulling for an underdog who was in the mist of falling behind in his university studies, love bitten for his co-worker, all while taking a part time job as a cook at a local restaurant to help him purchase a motorcycle. I really enjoyed watching this film. The music, editing, and camera work were all on point.

Turnover was a really nice indie comedic drama. Director Linda Palmer did a great Job pulling the best performances out of all of her actors. Lead actor Paul Guilfoyle did a marvelous job carrying this film. Most of us can relate to pulling for an underdog who was in the mist of not only losing his marriage, his relationship with his son, but also his restaurant. I really enjoyed watching this film. The music, editing, and camera work were all on point.

Making Time is a really nice indie sci fi romantic drama. Director Grant Pichla did a great job working with his cast and crew. He was sucessful in pulling the best performances out of his actors. Lead actors Mason Heidger & Tori Titmas delivered stellar performances. The idea of going back in time to save your current relationship while not disturbing the future was certainly no easy task. The remaining supportive cast also did a wonderful job. The music, camera work , and editing were all on point.

7 Hills was truly a great humanitarian documentary. Director Jesse Locke did a great job working with all of his subject matters. The work that Mohammed Zakaria did to bring skate boarding to Amman Jordan (his country), was intrumental in bringing this sport to both young men & women not only from Jordan but also to numerous refugees from various displaced countries. Tony Hawk was also featured. The music, editing, and camera work were all on point.

The Mentor is a true indie gem. Director Moez Solis did a great job pulling the best performances out of his actors. This film gives the viewer an inside look into the sometimes complex world of filmmaking. A script writer & her mentor are both kidnapped by a group of persons critical about their work and the art of filmmaking itself. The audience is truly in for ride with this movie. The music, editing, and camera work were all on point.

Are You Glad I'm Here is a solid indie drama. Director Noor Gharzeddine did a great job pulling the best performances out of her actors. Set in Lebanon, we ecounter the lives of a young American exchange teacher (Tess Harrison) who befriends a local housewife and mother of one (Marwa Khalal). It's the eventual meeting of Marwa's husband that sets this movie off course. There were a lot of comedic moments as well. The music, editing, & camera work were all on point.

Closure was a really funny film. A nice comedic indie drama. Director Alex Goldberg did a great job pulling the best perfornances from his actors. This film follows lead actress Catia Ojeda (Nina) on her journey to find her missing sister. She encounters a series of challenges along the way. A star studded group of actors make up this ensemble. A lot of laugh out loud moments in this film. The music, editing, and camera work were all on point.

The Unearthing was a solid indie supernatural thriller. Director Tristan James Jensen did a great job pulling the best performances out of his young actors. The three kids all meet for the first time when one of the young girls moves to spend the summer with her father. They soon find themselves in the mist of a ghost haunting the local community in search for closure. There were some great soundbites through out the film as well. The editing, camera work, and music were all on point.

Dealer was a really solid comedic indie gem. This films follows an actual dealer forced into making four deliveries for his roommate. All of the directors did a fantastic job pulling the best performances out of their actors. Lead actor Lundon Boyd really carried this film. The journey that he encounters in one day would be a lifetime experience for most people. The music, editing, & camera work were all on point.

Invasion Ireland was a solid sci-fi gem. A story about a Martian holding several persons hostage in his attempt to get off Earth & back to his planet. Director Ciaron Davies did a great job working eith his cast & crew. The scrolling ticket on the bottom of the film was also hilarious. It has some really funny lines. All of the actors did well. The music, editing, & camera work were on point.

Coffee & Cabbage was a nice indie gem. The storyline of a man who's homeless living out of his car while searching for a job and dealing with two girlfriends certainly made for a unique film. Director Josh Mitchell did a great job pulling the best performances out of his actors. Lead actor Rasheed Stephens held his own and the actors who played the homeless men were really funny. The music, editing, and camera work were on point.

Zombie with a Shotgun was a solid indie gem. A nice Zombie thriller. Director Hilton Ariel Ruiz did a great job pulling the best performances out of his actors. The storyline was also good & unique; a zombie with a shotgun. Lol. The makeup artist did a job as well. The music, editing, & camera work were all on point.

Everlasting was a true indie gem. A love story about two teenagers from Colorado on a road trip to Los Angeles. Director Anthony Stabley did a great job pulling the best performances from all of his actors. Season & veteran actors Elizabeth Rhom (Law & Order), Bai Ling (Crank), & Robert Lasardo (Mule) all did a fantastic job driving this complex thriller. This film did a good job depicting the challenges a lot of people; young & old, face when they travel to LA in search of fame. The music, editing, and cinematography were all on point.

Miss Multiverse Australia was truly a fun and entertaining series. Made up of 10 episodes, this competition not only showcased a multitude of beautiful ladies but also demonstrated their athletic, emotional, & intellectual abilities. Yolandi Franken produced a fantastic series. Along with her team she was able to assemble the best contestants from the various cities of Australia. There were certainly several ladies who were worthy of the crown but only the eventual winner would go on to represent Australia in the World Miss Multiverse competition.

Loners was a solid indie satire. A film that takes a look at a group of people (loners) under the watchful eyes of the federal authorities listening in on their every conversations. Director Eryc Tramonn did a great job pulling the best performances out of his actors. This film really demontrates that we're simply never really aware if big brother is ever listening. The music, editing, and camerawork were all on point.

For The Weekend was a good indie thriller. A group of friends emback on a road trip to celebrate one of the friend's birthday. Mystery, intrigue, suspense all make for a remarkable film by Directors Warren J. Williams & Tom Dever. They did a great job pulling the best performaces out of all their actors. The music, editing, & camerawork were all on point.