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In the past few weeks I’ve seen several movies made by hyphenates. Not exactly hyphenates such as myself (though one also did have a hyphenated last name!), hyphenates who are redefining the process of filmmaking and distribution.
A few weeks ago marked the release of Band Aid from Zoe Lister-Jones, who was the director-writer-producer-actor-singer-songwriter for the film. The film revolves around a couple, played by Lister-Jones as Anna and Adam Pally as Ben. half of which is Lister-Jones as Anna and the other half is Ben, played by Adam Pally. They decide to deal with the ups and downs of their long term relationship by starting a band in their garage. They’re joined by Fred Armisen as their quirky neighbor and drummer.
The premise sounds like it could be saccharine, but the execution is genuine and endearing. The performances are relatable, and I have to give a shout out to her for using an all female crew.
The music is also pretty sweet: who knew a song about dirty dishes could be so catchy?
The premise sounds like it could be saccharine, but the execution is genuine and endearing. The performances are relatable, and I have to give a shout out to her for using an all female crew.
The music is also pretty sweet: who knew a song about dirty dishes could be so catchy?
This week brings the release of The Bad Batch from director-writer Ana Lily Amirpour. She’s known for her debut feature A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, which she calls an Iranian Vampire Spaghetti Western.The film is immersive and unapologetic. It has an all-star cast in Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Diego Luna, Giovanni Ribisi, and Jim Carrey. It can be uncomfortable, gruesome, beautiful and is wholly original.
Both films and filmmakers are following the theatrical-same day on-demand model, where the film is available on streaming the same day it hits theaters. I’ve seen this method embraced more and more, and I’m grateful that filmmakers are utilizing it. Were it not for this new system, I don’t think we’d be seeing as much original and unique content.
For more from the filmmakers of Band Aid and The Bad Batch, check out my interviews above!
Both films and filmmakers are following the theatrical-same day on-demand model, where the film is available on streaming the same day it hits theaters. I’ve seen this method embraced more and more, and I’m grateful that filmmakers are utilizing it. Were it not for this new system, I don’t think we’d be seeing as much original and unique content.
For more from the filmmakers of Band Aid and The Bad Batch, check out my interviews above!
This article originally appeared on KFOG.com on June 23, 2017
