“Love, Sex & Missed Connections” is a comedic romance about a guy named Neal. Neal’s been trying to get over a traumatic break up with his ex-girlfriend by doing what anyone would do… tricking women on the Internet. Neal’s plan is going amazingly well, until he meets Jane, who just may be as devious as he is.
When Liam, a handsome loan-shark (played by charismatic Christian Cooke), comes calling at the tower-block flat of a disabled mother and 16-year-old twins Owen and Kristen, their worlds change. His sharp suit, fast car and irresistible patter attract both brother and sister, for different reasons. This bold and unpredictable drama ratchets up the tension in a way that is deeply engaging. Money, desire, obsession and sexual identity combine in a film that is not for the faint of heart.
Steve Thompson, a lovable anti-hero, is the youngest son in the gloriously flawed Thompson family. In a bid to save himself from financial ruin, Steve does the unthinkable and agrees to marry Ana, a Russian woman seeking residency in exchange for a huge sum of cash. Behind closed doors the deal is done, a secret wedding is arranged & in no time life will be back to normal, or so Steve thinks... Until a nosy family friend gets wind of the wedding plans and before sundown the whole Thompson family is gripped by wedding fever. Although Steve's family could use some constructive therapy for their own relationships, they rally together to support Steve in preparation for the world's most farcical wedding. What was once a private registry affair is now a fully-fledged spectacle as Steve's lie takes on a life of its own, and he is more and more consumed by the fear that he has ruined his chance to be with his true love, Jacqui, forever.
by Susanna Williams Film Festival Flix had the great pleasure of attending the Los Angeles Fear and Fantasy Film Festival two weeks ago. This festival ran from May 7 -11. I had never attended this genre type of festival before, so I was a little unsure of what it was going to entail. The [...]
by Supriya Limaye The East is a heist movie with a cool injection of indie flavor. The trailer purports an almost militarized Occupy Wallstreet led by Ellen Page taking its revenge on big corporations. It is, as good movies are, actually human drama about belonging and betrayal. The slick, spy-movie face of [...]