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Mango Tango (2009)
Mango Tango a Gumbo for the Soul Searchers
I had the opportunity of seeing Mango Tango at a recent festival. This is Ms. Hettinger's first film and we look forward to seeing what else she has in store.
The story follows the loves and travails of a young woman seeking her true love soul mate, as we follow this woman from one bad relationship to another, the coda is provided by our heroine eating mangoes in the tub. The tango part of the title comes from her work a day profession which is that of dance instructor and competitive ballroom/tango dancer.
At times it feels as though the story veers off into odd sub plots, but at its heart is the age old search for love in the large and slightly tilted world.
She has a singular vision and a lovely warm hearted touch in her writing.
It also contains one of the most acrobatic sex scenes we have ever witnessed.
Go see Mango Tango.
James Gettys -
Free Man (2010)
Lovely Film
I had the pleasure of seeing an early draft of this film. Ms. Rotondi has written a lovely elegiac piece, about love and loss. Throughout this short film I had the feeling that Ms. Rotondi was a director to watch.
As any great artist will tell you good artist borrow, great artist Steal she moves the camera with great skill, honing each set up with pathos and skill.
The cast lead by Marcus Paul James, and Cheryl Horne take us on a journey through the death of a beloved son and lover, and the ensuing difficulties that arise. From start to finish the camera is controlled and sure.
Ms. Rotondi is now entering the film onto the Festival Circuit, cannot wait to see her next film.