By Jack Hawkins. Only some kind of psychopath would enjoy trashing a low-budget debut feature; gleefully punching down would reveal no empathy for a young filmmaker’s stress and self-doubt. Neon Days, however, is a film that cannot escape harsh criticism. The story follows Jake (Justin Duncan), an introverted skate rink worker who
There's no better time to bask in the eerie glow of horror movies than October, as genre fans often indulge in a melody of films to prep for the Halloween season. While wide releases may be far and few between right now, indie studios look to keep the tradition alive
Considering the world's dire straights, contemplative science fiction films hold more relevance than ever, taking to task several critical facets that are often overlooked in society. Writer/director Seth Larney's debut film 2067 sets its sights on our degenerative environment, though its so-so follow-through can't convey the weight of its ambitions.
Jessie (Janet Shay) is a child psychologist. She spends her career counselling children who have experienced the most unimaginable things and it’s starting to become too much. Taking matters into her own hands, Jessie decides that it’s about time that she does what the police could never do, to give
Ekstase: A montage of scenes from European silent films exploring the stereotype of women on the verge of insanity. The film displays the women as captives in a continuous cycle of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The rhythm of this 12 minute film is mesmerising. These textbook cases of ‘hysteria’ have the
