Cold Bull
Most Recent • Short Films, Documentary, 14-Jan-2022
A group of Alaskan fishermen do everything it takes to stay awake and not crash their boat. “Cold Bull,” directed by Ben Gordon, is a deranged commercial for Red Bull (not really), or a loopy experimental documentary about “living the sweet life” (also not really). It’s the summer and the fishing is good. The boys set the nets and catch the fish, and as long as they can stay awake, all is well. That’s where the mini-fridge packed tight with Red Bull comes in. (When they run out, another boat arrives with more cases). But staying awake is not as easy as all that, and the film lulls the viewer into a dreamy headspace with whispered voiceover and electro-jazz score. -KA. Movie by Ben Gordon. Music by Henry Solomon. Featuring the salmon seine crew of the F/V Ace.
Up Next in Most Recent
-
Smog
During a routine smog check, an eastern European mechanic discusses racism in a very uncomfortable way with a black man. A dry comedy set in L.A., “Smog,” directed by Derek Milton, tackles an awkward exchange about skin color and the term African American in wry, understated fashion. The chatty m...
-
Fishbowl
On a visit to her family in America, a grandmother is left to find companionship with a pet fish as she slowly comes to terms with losing her independence. Annie Ning directs “Fishbowl,” a tender and observant portrait of aging and isolation, shouldered by a poignant performance from Xiangrun Jia...
-
Salesmanship
Two stoner BFFs engage in an unusual routine to accrue the capital needed to sustain their lifestyle. “Salesmanship,” directed by and starring Brooke Bundy and Helen Rogers, is a stylized snapshot of being broke and aimless. Minimally plotted but energetic, it’s built with flashy musical sequence...
