Sacramento International Film Festival 2008 Reviews FeedThe latest film reviewsReview for Production Office by Jason V: 2 star(s)2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00ZReview for Highlights by Jason V: 2 star(s)2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00ZReview for China by Jason V: 1 star(s)2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00ZReview for Ranchero by Jason V: 2 star(s)2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00ZReview for Art of Travel, The by Jason V: 5 star(s)2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00Z2008-04-15T05:00:00ZReview for After-Life by motionpicture007: 5 star(s)2008-04-11T05:00:00Z2008-04-11T05:00:00ZOutstanding concept! In this industry, it is critical to do your best to be original. Scott Hazel has done just that with this fresh take what is widely considered to be the oldest fictional horror film of all, Dracula. Many takes have been done over the2008-04-11T05:00:00ZReview for After-Life by AVScott: 5 star(s)2008-04-09T05:00:00Z2008-04-09T05:00:00ZA smart and witty film with undertones addressing sociological problems in a fun tongue-in-cheek sort of way, very clever!
I'm in love with Boo!
Production design was awesome too!2008-04-09T05:00:00ZReview for Inertia by AdinasDeckFan: 3 star(s)2008-04-09T05:00:00Z2008-04-09T05:00:00ZThe actors and actresses were all outstanding!2008-04-09T05:00:00ZReview for Adina's Deck by AdinasDeckFan: 5 star(s)2008-04-09T05:00:00Z2008-04-09T05:00:00ZAdina's Deck is an educational film about cyberbullying. The writers/producers and acotrs/actresses all did a tremendous job of getting the point across in a way in which it kept the audiences attention and still remained educational. Personally, I think2008-04-09T05:00:00ZReview for After-Life by nelson cooper: 3 star(s)2008-04-08T05:00:00Z2008-04-08T05:00:00ZI love dark comedies, and this was no exception.2008-04-08T05:00:00ZReview for 'Film School 101' Workshop: A Conversation with: John Ottman by Lockard-Heirigs: 1 star(s)2008-04-08T05:00:00Z2008-04-08T05:00:00ZFirst our tickets said 11:00am and actually the workshop started at 10:00am. We were not even compensated for our loss of time with another event. We were very unhappy about the whole thing.2008-04-08T05:00:00ZReview for First Period by Jbalcao: 5 star(s)2008-04-08T05:00:00Z2008-04-08T05:00:00Z2008-04-08T05:00:00ZReview for Beyond the Call by Scott Hazel: 5 star(s)2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00ZReview for English Language (With English Subtitles) by Scott Hazel: 2 star(s)2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00ZReview for Art of Travel, The by Scott Hazel: 3 star(s)2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00ZReview for After-Life by Scott Hazel: 3 star(s)2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00ZI'm allowed to rate my own, right? I know it's not perfect, but for what we had to pull it off, it's awesome.2008-04-07T05:00:00ZReview for After-Life by Teripa84: 3 star(s)2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00ZReview for Routine by inravaj: 0 star(s)2008-04-07T05:00:00Z2008-04-07T05:00:00ZDisturbing and extremely hard to follow. If there was a point, I did not get it.2008-04-07T05:00:00ZReview for Future Visionaries by inravaj: 2 star(s)2008-04-06T05:00:00Z2008-04-06T05:00:00ZAdina's Deck was outstanding. Every pre-teen, teen, teacher and parent should see this educational and entertaining film that touches on the increasing phenomenon of cyber bullying. Easy to watch for kids and adults.
The Shade was also a nice story.
Rou2008-04-06T05:00:00ZReview for Shade, The by inravaj: 3 star(s)2008-04-06T05:00:00Z2008-04-06T05:00:00ZSimple and touching film. Great message. Nicely done.2008-04-06T05:00:00ZReview for Speaking Truth to Power: The Story of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee by inravaj: 2 star(s)2008-04-06T05:00:00Z2008-04-06T05:00:00ZGood educational, though obviously one-sided piece. Not everything about corporations are bad, and not all employers treat employees unfairly.2008-04-06T05:00:00ZReview for Belle Amour by inravaj: 1 star(s)2008-04-06T05:00:00Z2008-04-06T05:00:00ZBelle Amour was hard to watch, but it tried to tackle a tough subject.2008-04-06T05:00:00ZReview for Adina's Deck by inravaj: 5 star(s)2008-04-06T05:00:00Z2008-04-06T05:00:00ZEvery pre-teen, teen, teacher and parent should see this educational and entertaining film that touches on the increasing phenomenon of cyber bullying. Easy to watch for kids and adults.2008-04-06T05:00:00ZReview for Inertia by inravaj: 1 star(s)2008-04-06T05:00:00Z2008-04-06T05:00:00ZNice, but predictable ending. The photography techniques were good. The story tended to drag on, and the characters were not all believable.2008-04-06T05:00:00ZReview for SAC ART MENTO by davew2: 0 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Personal Quests for Truth by davew2: 1 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Partially True Tales of High Adventure! by davew2: 2 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Moviebonics by davew2: 2 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Last Day of December by davew2: 1 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Henry May Long by davew2: 1 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for English Language (With English Subtitles) by davew2: 2 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Discarded by davew2: 0 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Art of Travel, The by davew2: 5 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for After-Life by davew2: 1 star(s)2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00Z2008-04-05T05:00:00ZReview for Inertia by opfinertia: 5 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZOn behalf of those who made "Inertia," I'd just like to say thanks to everyone who came out and saw this block of shorts, and apologize for the apparent technical difficulty that silenced our movie during it's final five minutes. If you want to see how i2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Speaking Truth to Power: The Story of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee by opfinertia: 3 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Shade, The by opfinertia: 2 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Routine by opfinertia: 2 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Future Visionaries by opfinertia: 2 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Belle Amour by opfinertia: 0 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Adina's Deck by opfinertia: 2 star(s)2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00Z2008-04-04T05:00:00ZReview for Farm Girl In New York by SenioRose: 2 star(s)2008-04-03T05:00:00Z2008-04-03T05:00:00ZAfter hormonal hilarity comes cerebral clarity is highly questionable here.
The story has potential...needs major refinement...wonder how screenwriter, Judd Apatow would critically acclaim it...2008-04-03T05:00:00ZReview for Beyond the Call by SenioRose: 5 star(s)2008-04-03T05:00:00Z2008-04-03T05:00:00ZBEYOND THE CALL...a most outstanding and noble work...OF DUTY
"High Adventure and Service to Humanity" personified!
Five more stars for Adrian Belic's crown!2008-04-03T05:00:00ZReview for Unflinching Triumph by GriggyMac: 5 star(s)2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00ZReview for Unflinching Triumph by LizRich: 5 star(s)2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00ZThis "fake-umentary" is a hilarious romp. Although appearing to tell a serious story, there are so many tongue-in-cheek moments that make the audience laugh out loud. Extremely enjoyable movie!2008-04-02T05:00:00ZReview for Farm Girl In New York by LizRich: 5 star(s)2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00ZThis is a sweet and funny movie that was totally engaging. I smiled, I laughed, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is well written and a lot of fun. Tell your friends that this one is definitely worth the price of admission!2008-04-02T05:00:00ZReview for Radiophobia by LizRich: 3 star(s)2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00ZThis is a movie that focuses on the human costs of the worst nuclear accident in mankind's history. While it focused on the stories of some of the people affected, it also exposed the many mistakes made by the Soviet government in the wake of this disast2008-04-02T05:00:00ZReview for Who's Got the Power? by LizRich: 5 star(s)2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00ZThis was a very thought provoking movie that was well presented. I thought the film makers did a good job eliciting comments from a wide variety of sources relative to the energy problems our country faces. I hope the comments about government subsidies2008-04-02T05:00:00ZReview for Environmental Visions by LizRich: 2 star(s)2008-04-02T05:00:00Z2008-04-02T05:00:00ZI had a bit of trouble understanding some of the Indian English-speakers, and would have appreciated having more subtitles to ensure that I understood all the comments.
The evidence of pollution of the Ganges River was compelling from the interviews2008-04-02T05:00:00ZReview for Ranchero by Brian Johnson: 5 star(s)2008-03-31T05:00:00Z2008-03-31T05:00:00Z2008-03-31T05:00:00ZReview for China by Brian Johnson: 2 star(s)2008-03-31T05:00:00Z2008-03-31T05:00:00Z2008-03-31T05:00:00ZReview for Highlights by limpett: 5 star(s)2008-03-31T05:00:00Z2008-03-31T05:00:00Z2008-03-31T05:00:00ZReview for China by chetstar: 2 star(s)2008-03-30T05:00:00Z2008-03-30T05:00:00Z2008-03-30T05:00:00ZReview for Ranchero by chetstar: 5 star(s)2008-03-30T05:00:00Z2008-03-30T05:00:00Z2008-03-30T05:00:00ZReview for Day's Work, A by dassanir: 5 star(s)2008-03-30T05:00:00Z2008-03-30T05:00:00Z2008-03-30T05:00:00Z