Many films connect all the dots, leaving nothing to the imagination. Others give only hints, inviting viewers to participate in the storytelling. “Be Me”—directed by Arthur Mikheev Jr.—fits solidly in the second category. In this beautifully filmed two-minute romance, pairs of coffee cups, slippers, and other familiar objects provide clues about an unseen love story.…
read more →In “Fursat,” celebrated Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj has created an astonishing genre stew. This 30-minute movie includes virtual reality, time travel, dance, martial arts…and love. If you find the plot confusing, you can just enjoy the music, the dazzling locations, and the impressive camera work. Apple sponsored “Fursat” to show off the iPhone 14’s versatility,…
read more →Sigmund Freud used words to explore mental terrain. But much of what goes on in our minds is visual. Starting from that proposition, “Misaligned,” provides a wordless and stunning journey into one man’s anxiety. Directed by Sally-Ann Dunn, this four-minute drama features Dariusz Czarniecki, who uses body language to transform everyday activities into nightmares. The…
read more →Ridley Scott has directed 26 feature films including “Alien,” “Bladerunner,” and “Thelma & Louise.” No wonder he was knighted. His latest project—”Behold”—is an intense, visually stunning short drama. While sponsored by Samsung to show off the Galaxy S23, this four-minute movie is much more than a commercial. It’s a complex, authentic narrative that illustrates Scott’s daring…
read more →For more than a century, filmmakers have used the split screen in storytelling. For example, capturing simultaneous actions dates back at least to “Suspense” (1913). That film also used a split screen to dramatize a telephone conversation. Portraying twins occurs in “Wonder Man” (1945). And—to confound the censors—a split screen in “Indiscrete” playfully suggested what…
read more →The pandemic inspired scores of limited-location films. Of these, “But Then”—written and directed by Frank W. Kelly— has to be among the most limited. In this short, very emotional romance, the two protagonists sit back to back. While we get to observe their expressions, the man and the woman come to know each other only…
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