May 23, 2004

Feedback

This re-affirms my faith in the ability to make art on a budget.

Feedback was shot in 2002 on 35mm film for $35,000. In other words, it cost less than the Blair Witch Project and was shot on high quality film instead of with a camcorder. It was cheaper than Cube or Pi. The next least expensive film I have ever seen was the 2003 Thompson/Powell Family Reuniun.

It is about some low-life hoodlums with checkered morals who miraculously obtain a device which allows you to make a telephone call up to 6 hours into the past. It is grimy, brutal, and entirely human. The plot ticks forward in a well-oiled fashion, the actors do a beautiful job portraying characters who aren't beautiful, and the cinematography is simply divine.

This is the trailer.

They have one copy at Hollywood Video, which may be checked out at any given time. If I can obtain a copy for less than $22 (amazon) I'll probably lend it to you. :)

Posted by jesse at May 23, 2004 04:36 AM
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