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This is XKWX. No one's listening... but you really should! NO SPOILERS!
At the onset, I must admit I have a slight aversion towards the term "web series". I have seen way too many incompetently shot and awfully directed atrocities trying to guise themselves as "art" in the name of a web series so I was a little skeptical when I decided to give XKWX a shot and boy am I glad that I did!
Written and directed by Jim Bromley, XKWX is a haunting, intelligent and mystical web series that invokes fond memories of the Twilight Zone and works of David Lynch in a good way. While those artistic influences have been put to good use here, XKWX remains original and gripping in it's own regard.
I binge watched the 4 episodes in one sitting because it was hard to stop. A mysterious radio station that apparently no one is listening to offers people an opportunity to share their stories. An unseen host (referred to as The Engineer and brilliantly portrayed by Thomas Garner) ensures that the tale tellers adhere to the "high broadcast standards".
Each episode centers on a new guest with a new story to tell. Their stories range from creepy, unsettling, mystifying to gory but are always immensely gripping and therein lies the greatest strength of this web series. It's been written well and directed brilliantly.
The acting in all episodes is top notch. Even with a bizarre concept like this and moments that are far fetched from reality, the acting remains grounded and real.
The XKWX studio portions have been shot so well that you will almost mistake it for a big budget Hollywood production. Unfortunately, the same cinematic quality does not carry itself to all the flashback portions (which are in no way poorly shot). It might be a creative decision and it is a minor gripe at the best but it does make for a slightly jarring viewing experience when the mood and tone shifts from the studio portions to the flashback portions.
There has been some excellent use of lighting, sound, makeup and props in this series. There have been shots which a lesser or lazier filmmaker could have easily compromised on but here they have been dealt with respect, passion and uncompromising creativity.
I would strongly recommend everyone to watch this series. It's free to watch, each episode is only 5-7 minutes long and I guarantee it will stay with you long after its over. I'm glad I gave it a shot and I'm eagerly waiting for the new episodes.
Keep broadcasting XKWX, I'm listening!
Written and directed by Jim Bromley, XKWX is a haunting, intelligent and mystical web series that invokes fond memories of the Twilight Zone and works of David Lynch in a good way. While those artistic influences have been put to good use here, XKWX remains original and gripping in it's own regard.
I binge watched the 4 episodes in one sitting because it was hard to stop. A mysterious radio station that apparently no one is listening to offers people an opportunity to share their stories. An unseen host (referred to as The Engineer and brilliantly portrayed by Thomas Garner) ensures that the tale tellers adhere to the "high broadcast standards".
Each episode centers on a new guest with a new story to tell. Their stories range from creepy, unsettling, mystifying to gory but are always immensely gripping and therein lies the greatest strength of this web series. It's been written well and directed brilliantly.
The acting in all episodes is top notch. Even with a bizarre concept like this and moments that are far fetched from reality, the acting remains grounded and real.
The XKWX studio portions have been shot so well that you will almost mistake it for a big budget Hollywood production. Unfortunately, the same cinematic quality does not carry itself to all the flashback portions (which are in no way poorly shot). It might be a creative decision and it is a minor gripe at the best but it does make for a slightly jarring viewing experience when the mood and tone shifts from the studio portions to the flashback portions.
There has been some excellent use of lighting, sound, makeup and props in this series. There have been shots which a lesser or lazier filmmaker could have easily compromised on but here they have been dealt with respect, passion and uncompromising creativity.
I would strongly recommend everyone to watch this series. It's free to watch, each episode is only 5-7 minutes long and I guarantee it will stay with you long after its over. I'm glad I gave it a shot and I'm eagerly waiting for the new episodes.
Keep broadcasting XKWX, I'm listening!
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- kaysharma9
- Jul 5, 2016
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