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Reviews
Andy (2010)
Suspenseful, yet thoughtful
Through the eyes of six-year-old Andy (Ryan Ko), we see how a father (Tae Geun Kim) reacts when his son returns from the makeup counter wearing lipstick. In just seven minutes, Director Andrew Ahn leads the audience through an array of images that initially appear ominous, but ultimately turn out to be innocent.
This short is an unexpected and skillful exercise in suspense and misdirection. It challenges our true believe in the benevolence of our fellow man.
Delightful performance by young lead, Ryan Ko. A Terrific debut for Korean Writer/Director Andrew Ahn.
Revolution (2012)
A Lovely Little Film
When an Iranian mother (Sheila Vosough) fires her maid for teaching her son Jack (Logan Aria) a Filipino prayer, the replacement maid (Busy Philipps) comes with a teenage son of her own, Gabe (Zach Cumer). With the arrival of these newcomers, the family also finds themselves weathering a momentous wave of change.
Director Abdi Nazemian is a solid filmmaker. Very nice delicacy of storytelling. The cast as a whole give solid performances, both touching and humorous, hitting all the right notes.
This is a graceful film with an unexpected message about the places we find common ground and tolerance.