Burning Cane

It's kind of obnoxious hearing all the praise for this film because the director is very young (19 and he already has a movie on Netflix). I was skeptical when I sat down to watch it and while there are things to praise, there are more things to criticize. I don't like the cinematography, specifically the footage that was clearly shot on a steadicam but was not at all steady. The editing also wasn't anything unique (as most of the footage didn't even look color graded) but I will admit that the actors are pretty good, and the director has some unique ideas on display here (there are shots and moments in here that really showcase his talent) but I really don't think it's very deserving of all the hype.

Also, it's hard (for me) to be impressed with this film when the producers have already been established in Hollywood (Benh Zeitlin, Wendell Pierce, etc...).

It's kind of obnoxious hearing all the praise for this film because the director is very young (19 and he already has a movie on Netflix). I was skeptical when I sat down to watch it and while there are things to praise, there are more things to criticize. I don't like the cinematography, specifically the footage that was clearly shot on a steadicam but was not at all steady. The editing also wasn't anything unique (as most of the footage didn't even look color graded) but I will admit that the actors are pretty good, and the director has some unique ideas on display here (there are shots and moments in here that really showcase his talent) but I really don't think it's very deserving of all the hype.

Also, it's hard (for me) to be impressed with this film when the producers have already been established in Hollywood (Benh Zeitlin, Wendell Pierce, etc...).

this definetly wasn't perfect or anyhting, specifically it felt too aimless and unfocused and i usually don't mind that sort of thing. but i cant help but respect the hell out of this movie bc it shows a lot of potential, like, A LOT. the fact that the writer, director, editor, and cinematographer (the combination of interesting direction and intimate cinematography was definetly the stand out for me) was all done by a 19 yr old is astounding and i cant wait to see his career unfold. this really does feel like a true artist in the making

this definetly wasn't perfect or anyhting, specifically it felt too aimless and unfocused and i usually don't mind that sort of thing. but i cant help but respect the hell out of this movie bc it shows a lot of potential, like, A LOT. the fact that the writer, director, editor, and cinematographer (the combination of interesting direction and intimate cinematography was definetly the stand out for me) was all done by a 19 yr old is astounding and i cant wait to see his career unfold. this really does feel like a true artist in the making

i didn’t like this that much, but still, that someone the same age as me made a movie makes me very disappointed in myself

i didn’t like this that much, but still, that someone the same age as me made a movie makes me very disappointed in myself

While I really liked the visuals in this, it felt so much longer than it actually was and I just didn’t feel super invested in the story. I really wanted to enjoy this more than I did.

While I really liked the visuals in this, it felt so much longer than it actually was and I just didn’t feel super invested in the story. I really wanted to enjoy this more than I did.

it ain’t no Junk Food (2019)Q&A with Phillip Youmans

it ain’t no Junk Food (2019)Q&A with Phillip Youmans