Popcorn (2012)

Sequoia, a pregnant, middle-aged black woman with two young sons, Donte, her natural born son, and Shane, an adopted white boy, searches for answers to her discontent. A meeting with a New ... See full summary »

Director:

Matthew Snell-Callanen

Writer:

Matthew Snell-Callanen

Stars:

Lady Anais, Irving Anguiano, Vicki Bernard

Cast

Credited cast:
Lady Anais	...	Fashion Model
Irving Anguiano	...	Mini-van Driver
Vicki Bernard	...	Farmer's Market Vendor
Vicki Bernard	...	Farmer's Market Vendor
Truth Calkins	...	Ernest Henry Starling
Jessica de Soto	...	Tisha
Michael I. Goode	...	Man in Window
Wendy Goode	...	Couple in window
Lance Goosby	...	Donte
Yvonne Huff	...	Sequoia
Sie Ist Idaho	...	Fashion Model
Jason Delane Lee	...	Trevor (as Jason Delane)
Keenan Mock	...	Robe Handler
Zack Moser	...	Man on Sidewalk
Lillian Müller	...	The Photographer

Storyline

Sequoia, a pregnant, middle-aged black woman with two young sons, Donte, her natural born son, and Shane, an adopted white boy, searches for answers to her discontent. A meeting with a New Age palm reader involving Kirlian photography leads her to wonder if her inner-demons are real. If her adopted son is possibly a danger. And if her often-absent husband is the father and man that he needs to be for their family.

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Taglines:

Ants. Splinters. The Body Electric.

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Mystery

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User Reviews

A Great Short Provocative Movie

I really liked this movie. The director/filmmaker has a very innovative and exciting approach. You can see that he is very influenced by Terrence Malick and this movie has deep and insightful moments as well as some scary and tense ones. Snell-Callanen keeps an attitude of suspense that builds throughout the film. A very creative, cutting-edge and innovative work. The movie reminds me a lot of elements from Malick's Tree of Life. This film also has an interesting use of imagery and music combined together. With the characters and imagery he provides, Snell- Callanen has created a unique and unusual juxtaposition of many elements and moods. You are never sure of what is going to happen or what might be happening next. There is the foreboding sense of a great thriller, because the action seems understated but is full of meaning and emotions. A mark of a good director. I see a great future ahead for the young Matt Snell- Callanen, the director of this wonderful short film.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 January 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ro-Lit Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

36 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1