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Opal (2020)
What???
This short seems to be creepy and disturbing just for it's own sake.
I'm quite shocked this made it on to Max, as I was waiting for the tie in to everything I was seeing but it never came. It feels like there is supposed to be this understood twist at the end but the story is too weird to understand what it means. If it does indeed mean something. It definitely feels like there is supposed to be symbolism here but it misses the mark. The movie doesn't make sense and just gives you an eerie feeling from watching it.
Better examples of what I think this is trying to be are done on YouTube.
I suppose people who like experimental films with no plot (or have an affinity for the weird and disturbing) will like this. Everyone else turn away.
Pop Rocket (2012)
An Olan Rogers Classic
Olan Rogers truly makes stories that are worth while. Anyone who has kept up with his work knows that, but this live action film is more than just a story; the man can capture a mood! Genuine laughs are delivered with a great undertone of sci-fi and action. Now this is a very modest budget. However the cool gadgets, good shots and music, great CGI (with visual sight gags), and overall art direction, create a world that makes you believe these zany articulate characters actually live there. Several of the actors really shine, namely the villlainous Mark Ashworth, and the surprisingly talented Thomas Gore. Thomas Gore I literally believe to be a comedic Genius. His pacing, expressions, and line delievery is actually A-list. If you want to see a quality independent film, that is even more impressively CLEAN, look no further. But, start looking again in the next 3 years, when Mr. Rogers has a feature film hitting theaters.