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The Beat Beneath My Feet (2014)
Underrated movie of the year
If you have ever gone into a movie with low expectations and later left feeling surprised that it actually blew you away, that kind of movie for me was Beat Beneath my Feet. For the most part, I was incredibly impressed by the depth of the narrative and progression of the characters. Starring Nicholas Galitzine as Tom, the central character who is so socially inept that his only friend in his world is rock music. Unfortunately for Tom, his mother (who is played by Lisa Dillon) rejects this music because his estranged father was a former rock star who spent more time on tour than with their family. Another former rock star, Steve (played by Luke Perry) enters their lives and things start to change for both Tom and his Mother. Though the characters are broken and feel out casted in some way, they strike a bond that helps them escape their shells. When the story felt like it could lose my attention, it managed to pull me back in by adding short music videos, which served to express what Tom was feeling while simultaneously providing you with enjoyable music. For a movie revolving around music, this is an important quality to possess and Beat Beneath my Feet certainly delivered on this level as well as many other levels.
Chief Zabu (1988)
30 Years Old, Yet Currently Relevant
Ever thought about a world where your favorite movies never made it to the big screen? Imagine uncovering, dusting off and watching for the first time Ferris Bueller's Day Off or The Breakfast Club. Some movies go through the whole production process but never get released to the public. This was the case for Chief Zabu. If you're an analytical film-goer who is typically stimulated by political intrigue than Zabu might be your 30 year old lost treasure. Despite its age, it maintains visual integrity as if it had the backing of a major studio. The film follows Ben Sydney (played by Allen Garfield) who is a real estate developer that lacks the ability to grasp the bigger picture of things. It also follows Sammy (played by Zack Norman), a trusty employee to Sidney, who aspires to be a stand up comedian rather than work in real estate his whole life. The duo believe they have struck gold when they are swindled by George Dankworth (played by Allan Arbus) to finance a deal involving a tiny, young, Polynesian island called Tiberaku. This deal will supposedly allow Ben and Sammy to profit from their soft drink and fishing rights they would be obtainingÂ…as long as Chief Henri Zabu (played by Manu Tupou) gets the UN to approve them as an Independent nation. Though the central focus of the film is this deal revolving around Tiberaku, it's really about the American Dream and what being successful really means. A treasure is a treasure because it maintains timeless value. That's exactly why Chief Zabu is a lost treasure and is incredibly relevant today.
Pacific Standard Time (2016)
Mind-Warping Thriller
Blood in the Water is a thriller about a dangerous love-triangle set in the alluring backdrop of the Hollywood Hills. The Cummings Brothers deliver a mind-warping narrative that will make you realize things are not as they seem. The introduction of the characters leaves us with many questions when we first meet a battered and bruised young couple, Percy (Alex Russel) and Veronica (Willa Holland). We then learn that they are suspected in the murder of their associate, which propels the suspenseful story forward. We're eventually introduced to Veronica's successful ex boyfriend, Freedgood (Miguel Gomez), who threatens the faithfulness of Percy and Veronica's relationship. Personally, what I liked about this film was its charming set design and striking visuals, which immerses you into the glamorous lifestyle of a multi-millionaire living in Hollywood. The film does a fantastic job at balancing the beauty of scenery with the ugliness of underground drug trade. Definitely recommend seeing this.