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Annabelle & Bear (2010)
A heartfelt, heart-driven film
ANNABELLE & BEAR is a true indie film--a low budget, no big (or even small) name stars, no flashy effects--just a compelling story driven by real characters. The film's greatest assets are its two title roles. Both actors, a two-year-old girl and a burly bearded biker respectively, pull off performances that seldom hit a false note and really draw empathy from the viewer. The cinematography is also top-notch, capturing all the grittiness Detroit, MI has to offer. Writer/Director Amy Weber does a more than competent job helming her first feature, managing to spin its simple yet unique narrative without ever coming off cloying or forced. While the editing could use some tightening, and a few of the music cues are repetitive, overall this is an accomplished work by a new filmmaker with a keen eye and a terrific heart.
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Best Horror Film In Years!
I discovered this indie gem in a video store (after having bypassed it several times because of its shoddy coverart). After finally viewing it, I have to admit it was one of my most exciting finds in recent years.
It has just about everything a horror fan like myself craves in a horror film: a clever script, with an original twist on the werewolf legend (drawing an analogy between turning into a werewolf with the female rite-of-passage into womanhood-- and her subsequent susceptibility to corruptive behavior), humour (the film never takes itself too seriously), decent gore and effects (for a low-budget film), effective suspense, fine performances (especially by the two leads) and a strangely poignant ending.
No, it's not a perfect film: some (very minor) elements of the plot are awkward or contrived, but there is so much here to enjoy I cannot recommend it enough to fellow horror afficiandos.
Kegless (1998)
A fine first film
Made on a low budget, indie film is well written, witty and mature, with a cast brimming with potential.