2024 TV series American trash Robert LaSardo has the advantage. This compact story is profound and often disturbing. This is a movie that you simply can’t stop watching.
It is this riveting.
story
Mills is a veteran suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His warring emotions battle guilt, bad memories and an unhealthy obsession with Charles Manson. His struggles are eased when he meets Melissa. Another Manson fan. She believed in Mills and helped show him the way.
Then the underbelly of Los Angeles veers rudely into Venice, and Miles is back on his dark journey.
Cast
Robert Lasado is Millers.
Lorelai Linklater plays Melissa.
Costas Mandylor plays Detective Anderson.
Tom Sizemore plays Detective Kelly.
Gigi Gustin is Mandy.
Alyssa Dowling is Linda.
Sheila Ball stars as Abby.
Sasha Korbel is Susan.
Lance Scarver plays Jared.
Rich R. Rendon is Ty.
B. Luciano Barsuglia as Alvin.
back and front
In this photo, Lasado is behind and in front of the camera. Robert wrote the original story and screenplay, with revisions credited to Adrian Milnes. The actor also serves as producer and director American trash. Lasado also served as casting director and was responsible for set decoration. For the record? Roberto Lasado really “outdoes” Robert Rodriguez, the other filmmaker.
it works
The story itself is powerful. Opening up after a promising yet troubling period; American trash You can almost taste a sense of foreboding next. As Mills’ journey progresses, we learn how much his wartime experiences impacted him.
take a short detour
American trash Provides a true and accurate overview of Southern California. I can attest to this; I lived there in the late 1970s. The locations and descriptions of ordinary people who lived in this part of the world bring back vivid memories.
Beyond that, it seems wise to mention a line from the movie. Mills told Tay “LA is going to burn” (sic). His speech was passionate and obviously metaphorical. However, relative to what’s going on in Southern California right now, it does give me chills.
On this detour, I will mention that meeting long-time favorite Tom Sizemore was a bittersweet moment. The man was a performance chameleon and will be missed.
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American trash Almost a work of art. Rashado takes us on a journey filled with anxiety, inner turmoil, and sadness. We just knew it wasn’t going to end well.
for anyone.
everything else
The cinematography (Mackler, Andrew Roberts, Rhys Scarpinato) is spot on. It’s compact and simple. Whether shooting in the back of a van or a diner, it’s perfect. Anthony Espina’s score sets the tone for every scene.
The acting here is outstanding. *Side note: I first saw Mr. Rasada in the 2008 Death Race remake. His role is almost a cameo, albeit a lengthy one. He’s captivating and so good at developing his character that he steals the show no matter what scene he’s in.
Lasado flat-out proves that he can not only direct, but is an acting giant as well. His portrayal of Mills is moving and sometimes harrowing. He shows us the pain of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This section is not an exaggeration, nor is it a representation. Lasado’s anguish is almost as silent as Mills’s own.
All the actors deliver here. I often use the phrase “bringing their best game to the table” in my reviews. But it definitely applies here. Linklater’s Melissa is far from the atypical “Beach Bunny” character. She sells her fascination with Manson so easily that we actually kind of fall in love with her.
judgment
This is a movie with a full 5 stars. American trash Fascinating, it takes you completely into the world of Mills and those who shared his journey. It is also about the sacrifices made by those who serve.
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