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Bombshells and Dollies is a very cool documentary that follows the twelve finalists in the Miss Viva Las Vegas 2015 competition. It gives us an understanding of the history, culture, and rockabilly music of pin-up life.

The film is very well done and exceptionally crafted. We really get to know the women as real people and understand what inspires them. I was surprised to grow so fond of many of them.

The filmmaker has structured the film very effectively. I didn't at all expect to become familiar with all twelve finalists, but he made it happen by weaving their introductions throughout the various parts of the film.

The Black String It was not just one of the best independent films I've seen, but a very well done film of any kind.

Congratulations to producer-director-writer Brian Hanson and producer-writer-actor Richard Handley for their very impressive film

Frankie Muniz (Agent Cody Banks, Malcolm in the Middle) gave an excellent performance in the lead role. Chelsea Edmundson and Mary K DeVault were also very good in two of the larger supporting roles.

Patrick Roddy has crafted a very impressive film as his directorial debut. The look and feel are awesome. The acting, particularly of the lead, is exceptional. The pacing - slow at first, then building - is effective in giving the viewer an initial feeling of monotony, followed by increasing anxiety. The plot developments were not broadcast, but made sense as they evolved. Some of the acting may come across as somewhat theatrical, but it works in that it fits in the style of earlier movies that Mercy reflects. A couple of the minor characters were notable standouts in their quirkiness - the bartender and the parole officer. Roddy has created a excellent film noir achievement.