Intense, depicting pain of love and relationships with great acting by older actors on a universal topic. Haunting.
The Man At the Counter
Posted by Samantha Alexander | March 7th, 2013 at 2:02 pm
There are many ways in which you can narrate a story. Here director Brian McAllister made the unique decision to use rhyming poetry to narrate his story about a young boys summer job and his encounter with a kindly old man.
Modern Romance
Posted by Samantha Alexander | January 2nd, 2013 at 2:24 pm
There’s no doubt that the emergence of technology has changed the way in which we interact with each other, especially in the realm of dating and relationships. With the internet we have the the ability establish and maintain romantic connections with people on the other side of the world. The downside to this great opportunity is the fact that even though you can chat and share pictures you are never really sure how being with that individual in person will be so you create fantasies to fill in the gaps.
ORIGIN
Posted by Samantha Alexander | December 10th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
For every mother it is an inevitable moment, the day their child decides they are ready to strike out on their own and explore the world. Here director Jessica Poon blends endearing animation, humor and a little bit of science to create a heart warming story based on this transitional moment that is forever life changing for both the child and mother.
THE END
Posted by Samantha Alexander | December 7th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Every once and awhile when I’m walking around White Rock Lake or taking a ride on DART I see an older couple sitting or walking together and it makes me smile. I always wonder what their love has endured and what it is about each of them that the other has found they can’t live without.
The Last Hug
Posted by You+Dallas | November 29th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
THE LAST HUG is a story about Mini, a young girl who has everything that people of that age could dream of..a big house..car..a secured future..but what she didn’t have..was a father. Have any of you lived not knowing who your father was? No pictures in the house and a mother who refuses to talk about him? Conflicts and heartache are fairly predictable elements of this short film, but the end is sweet.
Cherry Blossom Elephant in Forest
Posted by Samantha Alexander | November 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Through tender music and animation that is both lovely and surreal, Kim Young-jung wordlessly tells the story of a girl who finds love only to lose it to another.
Mulberry ‘Skirt’
Posted by Samantha Alexander | October 7th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I won’t spend any time projecting my own interpretations of this short film on to it because I feel what makes this film so good is it’s openness to multiple meanings for different people. What I will mention is that the shots and set designs are delightful to watch as they contribute to the humor and tenderness of this film.
Out of Sync
Posted by Samantha Alexander | October 3rd, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Sometimes relationships, especially long term ones, arrive at a point in time where the relationship becomes strained and communication is difficult and at times nonexistent. Pete Gelderblon uses clever audio and visual choices to create a very humorous and honest illustration of what this moment in a relationship looks like.
Paris vs New York City
Posted by You+Dallas | September 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
If you and your significant other had their choice, where would you go: New York or Paris?
This short fun work compares the styles, based on Vahram Muratyan’s book, Paris vs New York, Edition Penguin Book, visually presents a number of different elements that make up the cities of Paris and New York. This is great fun and light viewing.
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Dating & Relationships
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