independent drama Archives

Filmmaker and Co-Star size up simple yet sinister slice of life “The Departure” (2020)

May 31, 2020June 19, 2020John Smistad

The new independent drama “The Departure” launches us on a journey into relationship insecurity most contemptuous. Merland Hoxha wrote and directed this yarn of young L.A. professionals striving for solid footing amidst the ever-looming quicksand that threatens to gobble up lovers whole. Kendall Chappell is among the ensemble cast. … [Read More]

Would that “South Mountain” Filmmaker Hilary Brougher Make this More of a Habit

May 14, 2020May 17, 2020John Smistad

Talia Balsam startles as Lila, an eccentric and enigmatic woman struggling to cope with her fragile mentality and fracturing family in the new domestic drama “South Mountain”. Hilary Brougher’s main gig is professor of graduate film at Columbia University. Her side hustle, writing and directing independent movies, has, over nearly … [Read More]