#ChrisPalko

[missmachiavelli]

"𝔇𝔢𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔲𝔠𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔦𝔰 𝔞 𝔣𝔬𝔯𝔪 𝔬𝔣 𝔠𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫. "

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[doomonfilm]

Thoughts : Spring (2014)

It seems that many filmmakers tend to limit themselves when it comes to choosing a genre for their films.  They seem to feel that a strict adherence to the rules of said chosen genre are the only option, and any straying down another path does nothing to serve the bigger picture.  That’s what makes Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorhead so interesting as filmmakers... it seems that their only aversion is forcing a strict adherence to any given genre.  The duo tends to always let horror be a main ingredient in their recipe, and in the film Spring, they choose to make a film that is equal parts horror story and love story. 

Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci) is a young man whose life is falling apart right before his eyes.  After spending time with his mother (Holly Hawkins) during her final moments before her death, he gets into a savage bar fight that sends the police on his trail.  At a crossroads, Evan decides to pack his bags and leave the country for Italy.  Not long after his arrival, he runs into Louise (Nadia Hilker), an Italian woman that piques his interest and arouses a deep attraction.  In an effort to get to know her better, Evan gets a job as a farmer in the small town that Louise resides in.  Evan immediately sets his sights on winning the affection of Louise, succeeding in having unprotected sex with her on their first night together.  As Evan gets to know Louise, however, he begins to learn secrets about her that could not only ruin their newly forming relationship, it could change the entire course of both of their lives (and not necessarily for the better).

This film finds a perfect balance between its horror and love stories by balancing both on the same premise : the person you initially fall in love with may have much, much more to them and their past than we could ever surmise.  With Evan at possibly the most vulnerable time of his life, he (knowingly or unknowingly) seems to be searching for something (or someone) real that he can hold on to, have faith in and believe in.  By contrast, Louise has literally lived many lives and taken on many forms, some truly grotesque and dangerous, and it’s her feelings for Evan that force her to try and demand a separation before Evan is hurt (emotionally and/or physically).  Evan, however, is determined to accept Louise for whatever she is, even if what she is cannot be explained in traditional terms.

As far as looks, the film is washed in beautiful golden and orange hues that give the extremely bleak story a sense of warmth and hope.  The sheer age of the Italian architecture throughout the film brings a sense of grounding to the film that gives the story an ageless feel, which fits in perfectly with the story of Louise.  The camera moves through the scenery and scenes like a tourist, seemingly strolling behind our characters and taking in any bits of information lucky enough to be picked up.  The monster effects are done subtly but strongly, with few true looks being given to Louise and her rotating rogues gallery of creature transformations.  The film gives you just enough stimulus to stay continually intrigued, but keeps the story on the verge of spiraling out of control without turning into a complicated mess.

Lou Taylor Pucci is strong in his portrayal as an emotionally beat down protagonist, using his initial situations to thrust himself into the unknown with a sense of adventure, open-mindedness and acceptance, no matter what the costs may be.  Nadia Hilker brings the intensity and reserved wisdom of someone who has lived for millennia, but manages to keep a sense of whimsy and playfulness to her character, which makes the jarring transformation scenes much more intense.  These two carry the majority of the film, with notable appearances by Francesco Carnelutti and Angelo (the farmer), Chris Palko (better known as rapper Cage), and even a quick appearance from Resolution star Vinny Curran, among other smaller roles. 

2018 has really but Benson and Moorhead on my radar as filmmakers that demand my time and attention.  With what they’ve done on limited budgets and with independent crews, I can only imagine what the final product will be if the duo is ever given the chance to do something on a major scale. 

[staceyvicious]

He's 100% my typa poison. Be still my beating heart.... I learned my lesson with boys that look like this. #chrispalko #cagetherapper #cage #undergroundhiphop #alternarap #emcee https://www.instagram.com/heartsimpacted/p/BvwhIvghC_N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1agl3mcfc9vm7

[crazyyemo69-blog]

And you can meet your maker in a second Depending on which maker you're checking For me, it's who manufactures my records

Christian Palko

[moonicorn666]

#mancrushmonday is definitely this guy. He has a special place in my heart⛧♥ @cagewm "Let it catch fire, wasn't frightened by the spark Let it burn out, I can see I was enlightened in the dark. I am not accustomed to feel alright, that's ok I got my own shit that keeps me up all night." #mcm #cagewm #cagekennylz #chrispalko #weathermen #undergroundhiphop

[utilitarian-uses-of-love]

#NowPlaying - #Cage "Kill the Architect"❤🎤 #undergroundhiphop #ccwm #chrispalko #samhill #cagekennylz

[ivanisinsane]

Cage show.

[irrelevantok]

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[themanyfacesof-allofherheart]

Movies for the Blind ××

[bluntsandcupcakes]

Meeting @cagewm was amazing such an amazing show! #bejealous #cage #chrispalko #raplegend

[kimmykoalabears]

Tonight was amazing, saw my favorite rapper @cagewm #amazing #chrispalko #babe #cage #yes

[moonicorn666]

I'm so in over my head I've learned to breathe in it... - Cage #cagewm #ineverknewyou #cagekennylz #weathermen #chrispalko #jaibles #moonicorn #gasmask #photoshoot #gasmaskbeauties #altmodel #altgirl #gothgirl #redheadsdoitbetter #redhair #girlswithredhair #redhead #alternative #colorfulhair #darkart #modelsofutah #utahmodels #alternativegirl #alternativemodel #alternative #altwestcoastbeauties

[utilitarian-uses-of-love]

I've been on a @cagewm kick lately... #ccwm #cage #chrispalko #undergroundhiphop

[ivanisinsane]

Dubbed the best hip hop album ever!

[brannabear]

"She walks around the corner it's like she bought the sun with her; than everything just brightened up I couldn't make this up; my fingers in my eyes as she walked by like I was wakin up"