Indie – Page 2 – Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“Zombeavers”

By Brett_G on February 15, 2026January 20, 2026

6.9

The things you find in the depths of Amazon Prime Video… The schlock that makes even Shudder blush.

That brings us to “Zombeavers,” which delivers in kind on its promise for zombie beavers! Turn your brain off and watch the hilarity ensue as this merry band of brainless misfits gets picked off by, you guessed it, zombified beavers! With the production value of an adult film… often also with the script quality of an adult film… you’ll feel better about your next film choice, having had your palate thoroughly cleansed by this legendary piece of art.

“Ella McKay”

By Brett_G on February 12, 2026January 16, 2026

7.9

A feel-good political drama/comedy? As insane as that sounds – yes. A great one, at that!

Get ready to hate this husband with every fiber of your being. Punchable doesn’t even begin to describe him by the time the third act rolls around. The messiness of the family was relatable and I was able to find a great comfort in the imperfection of almost everyone on the screen. There was a realness here that really made me feel at home for an hour and a half, and left me a bit bummed out that the credits were already rolling. We all need a good scream from time to time… I’m with you, Jamie Lee Curtis!

Comedy Drama Indie

“Twinless”

By Brett_G on February 9, 2026January 16, 2026

7.1

I guess this is one way to deal with your grief…

I genuinely did not see the third act coming! The two lead actors killed it in this tale of friendship and family, whether chosen or born into. A deeply personal study of relationships and psychology, and the complexity of dark humor within grief processing. Much deeper than I expected at the onset.

Drama Indie

“Sunfish (and other stories on Green Lake)”

By Brett_G on February 8, 2026January 16, 2026

7.7

Summertime in Northern Michigan… there’s nothing like it!

Every story a different angle looking at the same beautiful canvas and complicated humanity that fills it every year in between the snow falling in the great mitten state. An incredibly well done independent film project that does end on a weirdly abrupt note… but kept me 100% in it until then. Enjoy the ambiance of the reasons I love calling Northern Michigan home.

Comedy Indie

“Honey Don’t”

By Brett_G on February 6, 2026January 16, 2026

6.9

Was I mainly here to see Margaret Qualley? Yes. Yes I was.

Was the rest of the movie as good as I expected? Yes and no. It slips a little too deep into insanity at times for my taste, but with a style that kept me in it 100% from beginning to end, even if I didn’t fully grasp every twist and turn or the “why” behind half of what happened on the screen.