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REVIEW- The Comedy Club – Cinequest Film Festival

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Artsalot

I’ve often said (the question comes up more than you’d think) that among the jobs I would never ever want are ambulance drive in SF, Brain Surgeon, and Stand Up Comic. After seeing The Comedy Club, I can’t possibly omit … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Here Come the Videofreex – Cinequest Film Festival

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Artsalot

Day 6 of Cinequest and I came across a real gem! Here Come the Videofreex was JUST what I needed at the end of a Monday; an absolute treasure of a film with a loveable band of radicals at the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – My Golden Days – CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Artsalot

My Golden Days is a film that will have you wondering if all French teens in the 80’s had such sophisticated, complicated, dramatic upbringings replete with insanity, pretension, unfounded confidence and the juggling of copious open relationships. It’s also a … Continue reading →

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Musing – Final Thoughts on Cinequest Film Festival 25

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Artsalot

I’ve mentioned before how film has followed me and intersected my living, but this year’s Cinequest stirred up a lot of emotions and while it’s always a bit sad at the end of the festival, 25 is going to be … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Zemene – Cinequest

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Artsalot

Zemene is a simple story in some ways. A girl with a horrendous spine defect from a small Ethiopian Village by chance runs into a doctor who can help, and by doing so sends her on a trajectory of empowerment, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Animated Shorts – Cinequest

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Artsalot

Animated Shorts – This year was the best selection of Animated Shorts in recent memory; a genuinely fantastic compilation with an expanse variety of stories and styles, plus a huge display of really strong animation talent.  Additionally, I thought the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- The House on Pine Street- Cinequest

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Artsalot

The world is definitely in need of more intelligent horror films. The industry turns out formulaic gore and paranormal prescriptions a dime a dozen and while they’re scary, fun and I certainly enjoy them, I enjoy an smart spin on … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Aspie Seeks Love – CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Artsalot

Cinequest is off and running and what a way to start! Aspie Seeks Love What a wonderful story and a fantastic example of using all the components of film to tell the story in a way that compliments, parallels and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – SlingShot – Cinequest Film Festival

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Artsalot

I’m going to do this review in the reverse order I normally do. SlingShot screens once more, Sunday, March 16th, 2:30pm at the San Jose Rep. You’re going to need to see this film. It scored entirely off the review tiara charts. … Continue reading →

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Cinequest Film Festival – Mini Review – The Purple Onion

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Artsalot

While most of the time I go see films I think and hope I’ll like, Cinequest is an opportunity to get outside your comfort zone and see things you might not. The Purple Onion was just one of those films. … Continue reading →

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