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Reviews
Bombshells and Dollies (2020)
Fun. Feminine. Fantastic.
I just had the delight of watching Bombshells and Dollies. Now I regret not dating that rockabilly guy I met a while back and I'm rethinking blue hair.
Thank you for empowering women with a message that you can be many magnificent and accomplished things, but it's still okay to enjoy being feminine and that beautiful comes in so many varieties. Bombshells and Dollies does a wonderful job of capturing each woman's unique persona as well as their touchingly authentic backstories.
Appy Days (2019)
Stay tuned to Dyson's channel!
This is the second Eric Dyson film I've had the pleasure of catching during its award-winning festival run. A sharp departure from his dramatic Baby Steps, Appy Days thrusts us into a Twilight Zonesque creative spin with added snarky humor illustrating a superbly cast family ensnared by phones and social media to the degree that they seem lost in another dimension... all but one, who makes an imaginative play to recover the family values of yore in brilliant use of a found object. The contrast of Dyson's Baby Steps and Appy Days demonstrates his diverse talent and confirms him a writer and director in full command of his craft. I can't wait to see what he produces next!
Baby Steps (2018)
Solid filmmaking in a much needed voice.
Eric Dyson deftly crafts a moving story that challenges values to the core of life itself. From production to performance the quality is top shelf. Most poignant is the sensitivity that comes through Dyson's voice as a writer, honored by the authentic portrayals of his cast, whose looks could just as easily have landed them roles as action heroes. This is a welcome refreshing addition to a media landscape too cluttered with FX, violence, and machismo men to allow REAL men, especially young men of color, to find sufficient examples of realistic manhood and admirable human values. Thank you, Mr. Dyson, for having the courage to represent the vulnerable side of male strength.
Primrose Lane (2015)
THE SERIES MUST CONTINUE!!!
Primrose Lane is a nonstop thrill ride artfully crafted and driven by the power of story. The filmmakers steer entirely clear of gore or gratuitous gimmicks including heavy FX so common to the genre. What's left? A compelling story following a female protagonist and carried by a solid colorful cast of quirky to complex characters. This introduction to the series cracks other dimensions, rattles belief systems, and even takes a swing at social justice. The production values are outstanding and place this film in league with the rarest kind to hail from the indie world. The writing takes unexpected turns with an interesting infusion of humor and questioning of human values in a thriller that's part contemporary, part period based. A cliffhanger ending leaves you wishing you could already binge watch the complete series. Bring it on!
Christopher Robin (2018)
Honors the spirit of Pooh!
This beautiful return to the 100 Acre Woods honors the spirit of Pooh and his friends in the simply brilliant manner A.A. Milne would have penned himself. Despite the wonderful FX that bring the characters to life, the story is carried by many small tributes to classic Pooh tales, the simple truths of Pooh and Christopher, and the lovely mess their adventures land them in. A delightful tale for both young and old, Pooh's values are always solid and his heart is always soft. In a world of fast-paced edits, non-stop action, and gratuitous violence in place of good story to move a plot, Christopher Robin boldly stays true to the pacing and class of a bygone era. We have sadly created a culture of very little brain, too lazy to wake their sleeping imaginations, wanting all the work done for them to be entertained as they remain planted on the sofa (next to the game controllers). Bravo, Mark Forster, for stepping away from World War Z to return us to the magical world of childhood and our lost values and wonder. I hope you will take us on another expotition with the sensibilities of this one.