Unconventional Drama Archives

“Claire in Motion”: Betsy Brandt astonishes in an emotionally demolishing turn.

January 5, 2017January 25, 2017John Smistad

claire in motion If you’re one of those who need your movie’s to be wrapped up nice and neat and complete with a little bow at their conclusion, with all the loose ends securely tied tight, and each and every question fully answered, then Claire in Motion is definitely not the … [Read More]

“Hunter Gatherer”: Director Joshua Locy Zigs when he could have continued to Zag. And we’re the beneficiaries.

December 12, 2016December 17, 2016John Smistad

There are so many reasons to like the recently debuted and utterly original drama “Hunter Gatherer”. At least there are for me. Candidly, I went into this movie with modest expectations at best. I emerged from the experience knocked completely on my can. Number one, the film’s star, Andre Royo. … [Read More]