Reviews

No Way To Live is a surprise: a sweet, sick one.

Paying homage to classic noirs, this indie gem also has a sly voice of its own. As the story spirals, there are some neat cinematic flourishes sprinkled throughout that almost wink at the audience a bit. Like, "Hey, can you believe how lurid this $hi! Is getting?"

It's hard to make things look good on a limited budget and it's damn near impossible to capture another period (here, the 1950s) with little money, but the filmmakers do just that. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

Performances are strong all around, particularly Freya Tingley.

Give this movie a shot. A real one. Put your phone down and stick around for at least half an hour. You'll be rewarded by the ride.

"Drive All Night" is a heady, dreamlike trip of a movie.

This is a work of aesthetics above all else and in that regard, it more than delivers. Gorgeous colors. Top notch sound and score. Interesting framing.

That said, "Drive All Night" is not at all conventional so this won't be for everyone. But if you like Refn and Lynch movies, you're probably going to get on this flick's wavelength and groove with it. It took me some time but eventually, my mind stopped trying to solve a puzzle and I just let the movie wash over me. Glad I did.

If you're looking for something odd, fresh and damned fine-looking, you should give this one a shot.

I look forward to seeing what Peter Hsieh and his team tackle next.

Nick Snow and team have done something special here. They've made a true indie that's wildly entertaining.

The Blacklight is a gonzo genre-mish-mash that takes you on a ride. Without spoiling much, the movie's supernatural elements are incorporated pretty damned seamlessly into an already gripping hard-boiled crime noir story and the result is unique.

The movie looks like a million bucks and the performances crackle. Particularly the lead actor and the actor portraying his former partner in crime.

If you're complaining about cookie-cutter movies where you can sniff out the twists a mile away, then do yourself a favor and check this gem out.

I had the privilege of seeing The Parker Sessions at a film festival back in September. This is a dark, painful story that takes you for a real ride. The direction of the piece is so smooth and self-assured, that it's a surprise that it's director Stephen Simmons' first feature film. Highlights include gorgeous black and white cinematography, a stunning sound design and killer performances from the two leads. I can't wait to talk about this flick once it's more widely available and to see what this team does next.