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Three stories mixed together and minimal dialogue. Be with Me isn't Khoo's most accessible film, but I liked it a lot when I caught a screening back when it was first released. It's crazy to think films like this used to be shown in theaters here. Revisiting it now, the film does look a bit too bleak. The grey hues are harsh and unattractive and take away from the overall mood. The performances are strong, as are the thematic links between the different stories. The lack of dialogue is another boon, though a divisive one for sure. It's good that the film is relatively short and that each story introduces its dramatic twists quickly, so it's still a very worthy film. Just not a core favorite anymore.Read all
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
Another micro-shorts anthology. They were relatively popular for a while, but they rarely lived up to their potential. With just a single minute to make an impression, directors were given a tricky challenge. One that proved a bit too daunting for most involved, as too many of the entries failed to make an impact. There are some interesting names here, but few of them stand out. The goals of the project are lofty, but it's all very conceptual and the films themselves never really match or strengthen the project's ideals. It's a good thing that the score is pretty interesting, which at least kept me going. Not all that interesting.Read all