erudnick1
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CASH FOR GOLD is the rare drama that shows a portrait of America seldom depicted but immediately recognizable. Capturing a Midwest populated with people hungry for connection and a second chance, one of the film's strength is its depiction of our complicated modern relationships. Someone holding a grudge needs a favor. A friend with a short fuse lashes out in the wrong direction. Misunderstandings pile up like dirty snow on the side of the highway.
Set during the holidays and blowing away the over-baked concept of a Christmas movie, Cash For Gold feels tarnished and real. Writer-Director-Star Deborah Puette, along with co-director Robert Enriquez, cuts through the craft beer and coziness and drop us into a world of dive bars and desperation. As Grace, Puette gives a raw and riveting performance. A single mother with seemingly only bad options, Grace still holds out a lantern in search of redemption. She finds something like it at a local pawn shop owned by a father and son who are like nothing she's ever encountered before.
The movie has the ragged authenticity of a worn flannel shirt, and the cast brings every character to life as they inhabit this rusty town. This is great storytelling, tossing out the Shiraz usually associated with this genre in favor of a shot and a beer.
This ain't no Hallmark. This ain't no Lifetime. This movie ain't fooling around.
Set during the holidays and blowing away the over-baked concept of a Christmas movie, Cash For Gold feels tarnished and real. Writer-Director-Star Deborah Puette, along with co-director Robert Enriquez, cuts through the craft beer and coziness and drop us into a world of dive bars and desperation. As Grace, Puette gives a raw and riveting performance. A single mother with seemingly only bad options, Grace still holds out a lantern in search of redemption. She finds something like it at a local pawn shop owned by a father and son who are like nothing she's ever encountered before.
The movie has the ragged authenticity of a worn flannel shirt, and the cast brings every character to life as they inhabit this rusty town. This is great storytelling, tossing out the Shiraz usually associated with this genre in favor of a shot and a beer.
This ain't no Hallmark. This ain't no Lifetime. This movie ain't fooling around.
MIND THIEF is a fun ride that puts mischief back in the murder mystery genre. The plot is heightened by the twists and turns that keep coming in unexpected ways - the more you pay attention, the more intriguing the film is. Angelique Pretorius is perfectly cast as the lead, bringing the deft touch of a classic screwball comedy to the role. She carries the movie with the charm and style of the great screen stars of another era. The rest of the cast fills out the story with all the elements required to keep things interesting. Everyone involved keeps this movie sharp, as it adds modern touches to what feels like a classic Hollywood noir. Well shot, keenly directed, and showcasing great performances, this film is a great way to spend an evening.