Author: jamietoth
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Strangers in A Room
The power of independent film is in telling stories that don’t often get told, and Strangers in a Room is just that sort of powerful cinema. Directed by Andre Rehal, Strangers in a Room focuses on veteran actor Jae (Jonathan Kim), as he explores a large life choice. Its beautiful cinematography enhances Kim’s engaging performance,…
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LetterBoxd
Gramma Jamie has decided to re-invigorate her LetterBoxd account – follow me here if you’d like! I will try and keep up with what I’m watching, and will try to backfill beloved films as I go, but it’s going to take a bit of work. I just ask for a little patience.
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Bristol Fashion Tickets on Sale Now!
Bristol Fashion, which is part of the Indie Discovery LA Film Series, now has tickets on sale at the Laemmle Glendale Theater. This charming film is an engaging slice-of-life story that follows Christina (Lea Nayeli) as she navigates the fraught waters of her life. I’ve done a spoiler-free review of it here! Featuring views of…
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Shudderbugs
I admire meditative films that explore the depth of emotion in a situation – and Shudderbugs is a wonderful example of just such a film. Written, starring, and directed by Johanna Putnam, Shudderbugs is a beautiful, sensitive, and subtle psychological thriller that chronicles a woman’s unraveling psyche as she deals with the death of her…
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Cosmic Disco Detective Rene and the Mystery of Immortal Time Travelers
If you’re looking for a fun, interesting story that has a lot of rewatchability, laugh out loud moments, and memorable characters – you’ll really enjoy Cosmic Disco Detec
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Indie Films Sought For Review
Hi, I’m Jamie! I truly love independent film, and supporting those who make it is not only an incredible honor but deeply fulfilling for me! If you have an indie film that you need a review for – send me a screener and let’s talk! I would love to have more independent films to review!…
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Perfectly Good Moment
Trigger Warning: Perfectly Good Moment is definitely an adult-themed movie – and one that explores sex, abuse, and violence – so this review contains those sorts of subjects (and so does the film!). Perfectly Good Moment is a smart psychosexual thriller that explores the relationship between Ruby (Amanda Jane Stern) and David(Stephen Carlile) – a…
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Exploring the Indie Discovery LA Film Series: A Celebration of Real Independent Film and the Arthouse Theatrical Experience
A new film festival, Indie Discovery LA (IDLA) Film Series, will be starting in July 2023. It features films from independent filmmakers. Inspired by the documentary Only In Theaters, Sujewa Ekanayake decided the best way to support fellow filmmakers and theaters was to program an entire film series – and the concept for the Indie…
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Credits Among Friends and Were-Flutter
Short Films, Big Fun: A Review of Two Short Films by Exiram Productions I got the chance to view two short films by Exiram Productions and had a great time watching them! Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities to see these great shorts! Credits Among Friends Directed by Alexis Ramirez and Written by Stephen Olson,…