The Sticky Fingers of Time

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Summary: Surprising and Engaging Independent Film
Review: First, a small confession...I have this unwritten (until now) rule that I don't usually purchase a film if it's length is less than 90 mins. This especially applies to Independent Films as Indie films of under 90 minutes can sometimes just be overly long "shorts" in dire need of editing. If I'm looking to actually purchase a "short", well that's a different story, time wouldn't really be a consideration then.

So..I was a little hesitant to purchase "The Sticky Fingers Of Time" as it clocks in at only 82 minutes.

Something made me reconsider my own rule, though and I purchased up a copy here at Amazon. This was based soley on the fact that I'd read a small article on this production in Filmmaker Magazine about a year ago. The title of the film stuck in my head; as did the description that mentioned "time travelling lesbian".

Time Travelling Lesbians? Yea, we don't get many of those types of films - so the name stayed with me.

And there it was one day, popping up on Amazon and I bought it.

Cut to the chase - yes, I'm happy I did. There are several reasons.

The first reason, the production values are right on! They are excellent. The production design and sets perfectly place the "time freaks" in the correct year.

The second reason, well - this is just an engaging story. So engaging, actually, that I was disappointed when it ended, wanting the story to continue off on another tangent.

To describe this film would be difficult at best. Yes, it is about time travel but not "Star Trek worm-hole space time continuim" sort of sci-fi stuff, it's just something that happens.

Interestingly enough, that is my one complaint, if I can call it that ... is that there is not enough plot spent on the "time travel" aspect of the story. It is well explained and defined, but it did leave me wanting more information.

Basically, this is a well told three main-character story. There are other characters, obviously, but the main three are people who...well, they call themselves "time freaks" and oddly enough - they don't seem surprised or even particularily alarmed at their ability to move about in "time".

Ultimately, you could describe this as a "time-travelling-lesbian-themed-sci-fi-murder-mystery".

It does take a few minutes to get sucked into the story, but it's worth the short wait for the story to unfold.

It sure would have made a great "Twilight Zone", that's for sure.

I will definitely recommend this independent film. It has more than competent actors, a fun and engaging script, and excellent production values.

You'll enjoy your 82 minutes.

Best Regards,
turtlex

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Summary: expertly written and directed. phenomenal film.
Review: I saw this film two or three years ago at one of the San Francisco film festivals. I loved it. I told everyone about it, and have had to wait this long time before I found it on DVD.

It is expertly written and directed, a phenomenal film. It cloaks any budget constraints in a black-n white film noir look and feel, very convincing, all time periods feel authentic (good costume work - also good set designs). The time travel elements are well told, especially for such a complex underlying concept. There's nothing condescending or overbearing the way you found in Matrix (no endless monologues explaining everything). Rather, it's concise in it's storytelling, told visually and thematically and through action. Really nice, a fun romp through time, very catchy.

All actors were well above what I've come to expect, even - or maybe especially - from Hollywood. No one really let the ball fall. I recommend this to anyone who loves film noir or science fiction - thriller stories.

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Summary: expertly written and directed. phenomenal film.
Review: I saw this film two or three years ago at one of the San Francisco film festivals. I loved it. I told everyone about it, and have had to wait this long time before I found it on DVD.

It is expertly written and directed, a phenomenal film. It cloaks any budget constraints in a black-n white film noir look and feel, very convincing, all time periods feel authentic (good costume work - also good set designs). The time travel elements are well told, especially for such a complex underlying concept. There's nothing condescending or overbearing the way you found in Matrix (no endless monologues explaining everything). Rather, it's concise in it's storytelling, told visually and thematically and through action. Really nice, a fun romp through time, very catchy.

All actors were well above what I've come to expect, even - or maybe especially - from Hollywood. No one really let the ball fall. I recommend this to anyone who loves film noir or science fiction - thriller stories.

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Summary: Best Indie Release for 2002!
Review: If you're looking for a film that takes chances, doesn't hide behind its special effects department and actually has a script that's smart and makes you think, then check out "The Sticky Fingers of Time." Hard to categorize, this "film noir/sci-fi/indie gem is the best film to come along in ages! It's dreamy, it's sexy. I want to watch it again and again.

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Summary: Unexprectedly Interesting!
Review: This film is a combination of science fiction and good old-fashioned film noir, complete with mystery and intrigue. It is a little slow to start but once you're hooked, you really do want more.

Without giving too much of the plot away, the story is about time-travelers and revolves around three main characters, with a fourth character who is integral to the story but doesn't get as much screen time as the other three. The characters are a female 1950s pulp detective novelist, the mysterious man one presumes to be her paramour, and a modern day woman. The fourth character is an intriguing African American woman whose presence is known throughout the movie but she isn't seen except at the beginning and the end. Essentially, these folks are time travelers and it is sort of through the modern woman's eyes that the viewer sees the events unfold. We know as much as she knows and we find out what she uncovers as the movie progresses.

This is a movie that is really hard to pin down without giving away all of the essential plot points. That's what makes it an interesting piece to watch. One suspects it was a low-budget film but even so, there's some really nice artistic flourishes thrown in and the acting is so good, you forget that it probably didn't cost too much to shoot this flick. I like how the film handles the concept of time travel without any flashy special effects. It's simple and just plain cool once you think about it. One caveat though, for those expecting a lesbian film, this is not really it. There is some lesbian subtext but for the most part heterosexuality is the maintext. I thought this was a lesbian movie about lesbians but that wasn't really the case. It's ok though because the movie is so interesting and well done. As long as you're not expecting a lesbian movie, you won't be disappointed.

You should watch this movie just because it will give you something to think about and discuss with anyone who watches it with you.

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Summary: Sticky Fingers: Authentic Science Fiction
Review: This is a genuine authentic Science Fiction story!

It's got the "makes ya think" riffs in it that sucked me into Star Trek and Arthur C Clarke as a child. Plus, it's got a cute nerdy bisexual female lead character, and manual typewriters. *Swoon*.

Something for everyone.

It's a garage production, no special effects, and completely successful in what it attempts. It plays some interesting games with the traditionally linear storyline, as well, not unlike the deviations in Pulp Fiction and Mememento.

I give the movie several thumbs-ups. Can't wait to see what's on the DVD.

-- dvb