![]() The two are estranged, and the awkward tension given off by both is intimidating. ![]() A son sits timidly starring at his coffee as he waits for his father in a diner. Between Rabe’s spellbinding performance and relative newcomers Lili Reinhart, Timothée Chalament ( Interstellar), and Anthony Quintal, we’re presented with a perfect ensemble cast that compliments the well written screenplay.įeaturing a welcomed appearance by John Ennis, “A Reasonable Request” questions how far a father and son are willing to go for a payday. Whether you go into the movie with expectations or walk in blind, you’ll leave surprised and better than you were before it started. While the kids learn their obligatory lessons, Miss Stevens is able to make mistakes, growing on her own accord. Played by Lily Rabe, the titular character takes three of her students on a weekend long field trip for a theater tournament. ![]() It’s an underlying theme masked only by the dazzling soundtrack and score. The story of an unfulfilled young English teacher, and the perils of growing up, the stillness experienced in scenes of growth is immense. There’s a beauty in Miss Stevens that sits still throughout the film. As a whole the film’s topical situation makes it all the more relevant, as if it needed more reason to emerge triumphant. The background of the unforgiving desert is simplistic and plays well to the overall story. Luna’s performance is vividly forceful, ideal in character inception and someone to watch as the film makes the festival circuit. The trio of Johnny Simmons, Clifton Collins Jr., and Gabriel Luna is intuitive and thoughtful. It’s imperative not to give anything away with this film every time you’re sure you’ve figured it out you’re surprised. After a routine situation turns turbulent, trust is tested, ethics ignored, and we’re left with an innate responsibility to fix what’s already been broken. Three border patrol agents watch a Texas check point on a lightly traveled highway. In a world where the price of a person’s life is determined by an invisible line they were born behind, Transpecos acts as a bridge between two worlds of corruption. The city has begun shifting towards music, and as films tapers off so too will the sensibilities of vacationing out of towners. The lines were still long, though for shorter periods of time which is fantastic on those no longer wishing to squat on the pavement for an hour. It’s gotten to the point in the film fest where folks are almost burnt out, but not quite broke enough to justify missing a film.
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