By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Luke Gilford
Starring: Charlie Plummer | Eve Lindley | Mason Alexander Park | Rene Rosado | Robyn Lively
Year: 2024
Running time: 99
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22803220
Michael says: “Charlie Plummer stars as Dylan, a 21-year-old holding his family, a mother slipping in and out of sobriety, and a younger brother how desperately needs the parenting Dylan provides. The hard-working young man jumps from job to job, finding himself working at a ranch where members of a queer rodeo reside. One person in particular, Sky catches Dylan’s attention, and he finds himself being drawn into their orbit.
“I truly appreciate that this film exists — a bit of a fantasy, where everyone is well-meaning and doing their best. First time feature director Luke Gilford uses his photographer’s eye to maximum effect along with his cinematographer, Katelin Arizmendi, for both the stunning New Mexico landscapes, and the intense, beautifully lit close-ups of the actors. The acting is strong across the board, led by a nuanced performance by Plummer. Props to Mason Alexander Park, who plays the irrepressible and wise Carrie. I knew I’d seen them before; they played Desire, Dream’s androgynous brother in ‘The Sandman’. 3 1/2 cats”