Among the other new films that are in the running for “Film Of The Month” there are these three little oddities about personal violence. Nothing as graphic or cartoonish as yesterday’s horror selection but perhaps all the more disturbing for that…

“Slip” is a Lynchian nightmare which also continues the 1980′s retro vibe of “Neon Killer”. It’s stylish, well crafted and delightfully short.

“Cake” is a fantastically well made short film which continually refuses to do what you expect. Quite how much of a good thing this narrative intransigence is I’m not so sure; but it shares with “Slip” a genuinely unsettling refusal to explain which certainly leaves both films stuck between your teeth. (metaphorically).

Lastly “Joy More Joy” which is certainly the oddest even if takes a more metaphysical approach to personal violence… On the whole this sort of self indulgent collaging leaves me cold in short films, however I found something genuinely effecting and beautiful in this heartfelt little cinematic shout.

Again, here are links for those not logged on and watching at www.shootingpeople.org/blog/category/bensblog

SLIP: http://shootingpeople.org/watch/film.php?film_id=71246#
CAKE: http://shootingpeople.org/watch/film.php?film_id=71244
JOY: http://shootingpeople.org/watch/film.php?film_id=71154