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This film is what independent film making is all about; going back to the original way films were made, be it in Europe or in the U.S., where some of the best roles are also played by people who have probably never acted before in their life. Michael Patrick Nicholson and Chelsea Lopez both have standout performances, nomination worthy among the heavy hitters. Though I'm sure Xander Robin (the director) and his fellow crew members had their obstacles in this his first feature film, it is an accomplishment of which they should all be immensely proud. I enjoyed a new (yet nostalgic) direction for film, in an exciting, artistic, playfully revolting masterpiece. If you haven't seen Are We Not Cats yet, go find a way to get it! It will sicken you how much you'll love it.

I'll be the first to say that I honestly was not excited to see a film about returning to a cult, which in the first 10 minutes of watching "The Endless," is exactly what you think your in for... but I was pleasantly surprised by how this film unraveled itself. The story is no run-of-the-mill, predictable sci-fi yarn. With believable acting and some spine-tingling special effects, I was quickly embroiled in the two heroes outcome, and emotionally invested in the enormity of the film's message. I recommend this film to anyone who has an imagination, and who's fear of the unknown doesn't keep them from finding answers.

Vampire Clay was, much to my surprise, an incredible independent film with a relatively unknown cast. The epitome of a, "Midnight Movie," it stands on top of the strangeness scale, and shows you images you never thought you'd see in your lifetime. More of a laugh-'er than a horror flick, the slapstick antics will inspire giggling fits. The only drawback was a lack of stop-motion animation sequences, which I felt would have benefited the movie in a big way.