Because It's A Habit...

It's been three days and whoever really wanted to know my thoughts can't possibly care anymore, but habit forces me to write my weekly "On The Lot" review. Time constraints forced my delay, but I did watch the show Tuesday night to see six films with a hint of romance. First up was favorite Zach with "The Bonus Feature", his homage to a variety of movies. I liked the concept- a couple hits play on an in-car DVD player without putting the DVD in and find themselves transported into a different movie every time they press “Play”. The special effects were great, but there wasn't much romance. It was one of Zach's weaker efforts, but it was still pretty good.
Next was Will's "Unplugged", in which two desk lamps try to get together after hours at an office where they reside in adjoining cubicles. Will has been criticized for not having enough dialogue in his films and this was no exception. He does need to work with actors more. But it is also a rare filmmaker who can keep audiences interested in a story strictly through music and visuals. Will is that exception and deserves praise for it!
Sam was lucky he wasn’t eliminated last week. His luck should run out this week after "American Hoe." A couple sending out wedding invitations get into an argument when the groom brings home Farm History stamps instead of heart stamps. The film's title made a dead giveaway of one joke and ruined my enjoyment of the film. It was too obvious and easily the worst film of the night.
Jason's "Old Home Boyz" was delightful. A concept I've often thought about- what would a high school reunion be like for a class raised on hip hop with songs about hoes and drugs? Jason did one better and focused on the dance moves. Seeing people 50 years later getting into a dance-off over a girl was hysterical. Seeing a few more moves busted would've been nice, but all in all, a very satisfying film.
Andrew's "Keep Off Grass" was an example of biting off more than one can chew. It was a great idea- a superhero couple gets into an argument and wreaks havoc on a man's garden. Andrew, though, spent too much time building up the argument to where the destruction begins, and the moment they leave the scene, it still looks like everything is in place. The special effects were kind of cheesy too. Andrew is one of the favorites but may find himself in trouble with this film.
Finally there was Adam's "Girl Trouble". A man tells his friend about the girl he brought home the night before. But the girl apparently is an older guy in drag. His friend tries to convince him of the problem but the man won't listen, accusing his friend of not wanting him to be happy. There was a mild surprise ending and some amusing "American Beauty" imagery, but it was not my favorite- a one-note piece that was stretched to it’s limit at two minutes.
Final Thoughts: Sam will be gone this week, Will had the best film of the week. And please don't get me started on the pleated bath towel that Adrianna was wearing.