Fresh
Strong performances propel a movie that wears its influences (De Palma, Lynch) on its sleeve without feeling like a copycat.
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
Always Shine
2016 · 1h 25m · UNRATED
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Sophia Takal
Overview
On a trip to Big Sur, two friends, both actresses, try to reconnect with one another. Once alone, the women's suppressed jealousies and deep-seated resentments begin to rise, causing them to lose their grasp on not only the true nature of their relationship, but also their identities.
Director and cast
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89%
Tomatometer
Rotten
With her confident second feature, director Sophia Takal ("Green") takes on Tinseltown misogyny and the toxic rivalry between friends, but that's mere prelude to a gonzo meta-fiction that deconstructs itself nearly to death.
Scott Tobias, Variety
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