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Closing the Deal (2000)
Proof that there are treasures in low-budget-land.
Before you know it, you are sucked into this dramedy about a father and son who seemingly have very little in common but, unbeknownst to one another, have fallen for the same girl. Additionally, the supporting players, notably the girl's best friend/business partmer and the son's roommate, are particularly strong, however the big kudos here belong to Kelli Coleman and Michael Bergin for crafting the credible evolution of a modern love story. Kelli is as charming as she is beautiful on screen while Michael is endearing and natural. Mr. Altounian has a clear directing hand and uses his talents well here - his deftness with comedy shows through - some of the shooting/cutting is quite inspired, and though I will not mention anything to spoil it - my favorites include a basketball game scene and an hilarious supermarket scene with a midget and a motorcycle.
Day After Day (2001)
Cannot believe this is this guys' first film... very accomplished
Caught this short at a festival screening and was amazed when the director admitted it was his first film. The painful story of a mother not able to let go of her son is laced with expertly executed comedic touches. While the plot teaches us a subtle lesson about the necessary acceptance of life's random blows, the shooting reinforces the beauty of life worth living for any amount of time, however short that time may be cut. Thank you, Mr. Domahidy for a sensitive and skilled hand at work in telling this difficult tale in a way that simultaneously manages to recognize and to heal the wounds of fate.