Forest Bathing: Friends W/Benefits is the latest effort from filmmakers, Edward Nyahay and Jacqueline Lovell. The duo have made a career out of zero budget, high quality films and this one does not disappoint.
It is about (plot is not really a good word here) a woman (Lovell) seeking spiritual healing during a day spent walking through the woods. It is essentially a comedy, poking particular fun at New Age spirituality (at one point she verbally thanks a tree for its help) with sharp jolts into dark psychodrama and is infused throughout with an almost nonchalant eroticism.
As with anything these two do, the technical aspects of the film are flawless; Nyahay's sound and editing being particularly notable. Lovell's writing and direction is outstanding. The acting is what you would expect from a comedy by these two; over the top and hilarious. Lovell just does dingy blonde really well.
Forest Bathing: Friends W/Benefits is an exceptional addition to their catalog and is highly recommended for anyone tired of the same old Hollywood crap.
It is about (plot is not really a good word here) a woman (Lovell) seeking spiritual healing during a day spent walking through the woods. It is essentially a comedy, poking particular fun at New Age spirituality (at one point she verbally thanks a tree for its help) with sharp jolts into dark psychodrama and is infused throughout with an almost nonchalant eroticism.
As with anything these two do, the technical aspects of the film are flawless; Nyahay's sound and editing being particularly notable. Lovell's writing and direction is outstanding. The acting is what you would expect from a comedy by these two; over the top and hilarious. Lovell just does dingy blonde really well.
Forest Bathing: Friends W/Benefits is an exceptional addition to their catalog and is highly recommended for anyone tired of the same old Hollywood crap.
