Tag: 2024
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SHORT FILM: EDMUND
“Edmund” is a 2024 short sci-fi drama by writer and director James Frost. This poignant little film unfolds on the final day of an extraterrestrial being’s sojourn on Earth, encapsulating themes of isolation and longing within a world that simultaneously embraces and alienates him. It’s set in a near future where aliens coexist alongside humans…
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TWO
Today marks the second anniversary of ‘The Other Cinema.’ Three hundred fifty-two films have been profiled so far and counting. We have been growing steadily, and now is the time I feel comfortable in broadening the canvas.Last year, I mentioned a redesign of the site and an additional section that would include “Conversations” with filmmakers.…
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SHORT FILM: SHOOK
“Shook” is a 2024 dark comedy short film written and directed by Valentina von Klencke. It takes place in the Californian desert after a devastating earthquake strands a vacationing family on an idyllic weekend getaway from the outside world. The film follows their survival while supplies diminish rapidly after the disaster. The film opens by…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024
A visual guide to all films posted in 2024.
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SHORT FILM: DRIVING THERE
“Driving There” is a 2024 short film written and directed by Marlaina Smith. The film delves into the depths of grief, portraying a deeply personal and poignant journey as two strangers serendipitously intersect; they unearth a shared purpose, forging an unbreakable bond. The film opens at a remote and very windy gas station, where Daniel…
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ONE
Today is the first anniversary of ‘The Other Cinema.’ One hundred seventy-five films have been profiled so far and counting. I am grateful to all those who have found it interesting enough to look around. To all my subscribers—seeing your presence motivates me to continue posting. I hope you find the films intriguing enough to…
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