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Flashburn (2017)

A virus is released and Wes Nolan has to try and snap out of his Amnesia and figure out where he left the antidote

[7/10 · 7 December 2017]

Giorgio Serafini did an outstanding job with the film Flashburn. He captured the perfect world while also featuring experienced actors. Sean Patrick Flanery's acting in the film Flashburn made the virtual reality he was in so believable. I could really connect with his character, Wes Nolan. His character was in the same position as myself. This was a very clever plot device to use, so that everything would have to be explained to the viewers. As details were revealed in the story, we had to decide whether we believed it or not, just like Wes. Sean Patrick Flanery truly exemplified his character, adding to the plot and helping with his character development.

Attack of the Killer Donuts (2016)

A science experiment goes wrong and killer donuts are on the loose.

[9/10 · 5 December 2017]

Scott Wheeler's Attack of the Killer Donuts has the perfect combination of scary and comical. With man-eating donuts on the loose, friends embark on an adventurous trip where they try to save as many people as possible. The witty banter between the two characters made the movie unbearably funny. The comedy in this film was brought out by the film soundtrack. The action scenes when Johnny (Justin Ray) and Michelle's (Kayla Compton) fought against the donuts was downplayed by the scoring making it more comical. I'd recommend this movie to young adults who like self-aware horror films.

The Truth About Lies (2018)

Gilby (Fran Kranz) hits rock bottom and uses lies to build his life back up.

[8/10 · 16 November 2017]

The Truth About Lies takes lying to a whole new level. Phil Allocco's writing is phenomenally funny. He isn't afraid to take risks with the hipster crowd. Allocco uses their plant-eating lifestyle and shows an extreme that puts the characters in awkward situations. I was laughing so hard when Gilby (Fran Kranz) lied about his food and Rachel (Odette Annable) gave him hers to finish as well. The reactions of the two hippy friends was so over-the-top that it made their conversations with Gilby (Fran Kranz) and Rachel (Odette Annable) amusingly awkward. I'd recommend this movie to Rom-com lovers!

Big Bear (2017)

Big Bear is the story of four friends whose plans are ruined when their bachelor party weekend turns into a revenge plot.

[8/10 · 3 October 2017]

Big Bear took me through high waves of laughter in between moments of calm water with its mix of drama and comedy. Though the metaphor of the movie's name isn't truly appreciated until mid-way through the movie, Joey Kern's directorial debut film Big Bear questions the twists and turns of life. The moment when Kern's character (Joe) thinks he has reached his peak, but is misdirected captivated me. Kern, who directed, wrote, and starred in the film, does an impeccable job of demystifying the main character's daily struggles. The intensity of Joe's life is dissected in front of the readers with short flashbacks that slowly pile up. With each comparison to his fiancée's's lover, Joe finds himself falling down a dark rabbit hole. By adding so much backstory and combing down to every detail including Joe's career, I am able to connect with the main character's struggles in an unexpected way. Kern slowly develops different aspects of the character's life until the climactic ending (cue the Big Bear metaphor). This buddy-movie reminds me that no one is truly alone in their struggles and that a 'rebirth' isn't always the end of the world. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who is feeling down or is just looking for a good laugh.