In Search of a Midnight Kiss

An endearing film about two lost souls looking for companionship on the loneliest night of the year - New Years Eve. Lots of sharp, witty dialogue between the two main characters as they push and probe each other and slowly draw closer together. Nicely paced story which although set over one afternnon and evening feels neither rushed or drawn out. Lovely, slightly poignant ending that perhaps could have been a bit more ambiguous and less rounded off.

Obvious connections to other great American Indie films such as Clerks, Before Sunset/Sunrise and Swingers, ISOAMK injects a bit of 21st century zeitgeist into the Rom-Com genre - this is the first film I can think of that name checks facebook, myspace and the movie's main prop - Craig's List.

Shot in downtown LA on what I imagine was a miniscule budget, the film looks stunning. The west coast sunlight and shadows emphasised in the stark black and white cinematography, a distinct contrast to the warm pastel hues of Micheal Mann's LA based films.