The Movie Blog

“Shiva Baby” (2021): One Wacky Wake

December 10, 2021John Smistad

Synopsis Nearing college graduation, Danielle hastily gets paid by her sugar daddy and rushes to meet her neurotic parents at a family shiva. Upon arrival, she is accosted by various estranged relatives about her appearance and lack of post-grad plans, while her confident ex-girlfriend, Maya, is roundly congratulated for getting … [Read More]

“Donald Cried”: You would, too, were you this poor putz.

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017John Smistad

There is a palpable sense you get while watching the quirked-out indy dramedy “Donald Cried”. It is the distinct impression that this maturation-blunted misfit stoner is based on a guy, or perhaps an amalgamation of them, that Writer, Director and Co-Star Kris Avedisian knows, or knew, pretty damn well. Avedisian’s … [Read More]