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The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater (2020)
A fun romp of a film
I was so pleasantly surprised by both the production value and some of the genuine laughs of this film. This was not a tiny story to tell, and the filmmaker did it with vigor and commitment, which I totally appreciated as a viewer! It was a way bigger film than most indie companies try to tackle, which is impressive in and of itself! The cast is strong, and funny -- there were more than a few laugh out loud moments in the script, well-delivered by the cast. Which isn't to say it didn't have its more emotional moments, it did -- again, well handled. Overall, it was a fun romp of a film, with a game and talented cast, a supportive score, and a higher budget feel!
Dirty Beautiful (2015)
smart funny script & great cast!
This was such a great flick! It was really really enjoyable. I thought the script was super strong, it was unique and funny, nothing about it felt like tired old relationship material, I was so pleasantly surprised! Some great, true laughs -- very likeable characters who make mistakes -- the performances by the two leads were so nuanced and subtle and FUNNY. The film was shot beautifully -- I found myself combing through the crew credits jotting down names! I really was all in for the journey of these two. The dialogue felt effortless, which is a nod to both the super strong script and the great performances. Dirty Beautiful was a totally engaging film with a great cast, and a smart, funny script. 100% worth the rental!
Introspectum Motel (2021)
strong cast, a good revenge tale
Strong cast -- great job on the slow burn tension. I was totally down for the windy journey of the film. The DP did a fab job too. Settings were cool, too - -I love the distancing vibe of a lot of the cinematography, it worked with how we, as viewers, feel about the characters and their choices :). For me, the dialogue was engaging, and I didn't mind the more nuanced exploration of their relationships. Each of the characters were well-drawn, if unlikeable, and we sort of need that slow burn vibe to give us the chance to properly suss them out. Give this movie a watch, it's worth the time, well shot, well acted.