Everything changes, cities as well as relationships. That theme is underscored in Erik Mauck's latest film, Straight to the Bone, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival. Mauck's previous film, the Austin based documentary Zombie Girl: The Movie, played Fantastic Fest last year.
Living in Austin for any length of time eventually results in the lamentation of how much the city is changing, and as hard as change may be for some, growth is essential for every living organism or relationship. No longer a student, Shannon wants something more meaningful in her life, but her boyfriend Jay is content with the status quo. Happening upon an act of kindness makes it impossible for Shannon (River Gareth) to remain complacent. Blake (Ryan Edgerly), a stranger, makes her realize just what she's missing. Jay (Matt Thornton) doesn't take well to the notion that good enough isn't enough anymore, and after a...
- 11/11/2009
- by Jenn Brown
- Slackerwood
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