![]() ![]() Of everyone, it is perhaps Sin-Dee herself that is the hardest to pin down. These fleeting glimpses are tantalising every character is instantly familiar and worthy of attention. Instead, the audience drops in on various characters, most of whom are already in the midst of complicated situations. Being only a snapshot into the lives of Sin-Dee and her friends, there is little in the way of exposition for the viewer to cling onto. The ‘day in the life’ narrative structure keeps the story moving and engaging. Interview: Josh Lucas discusses new shark film ‘The Black Demon’ The plot is as far removed from the traditional narrative and it simply being a film whose story happens on Christmas Eve is a massive positive in the sea of saccharine. The sunny setting of Hollywood easily helps mask the holidays and allows the viewer to focus on the story that is playing out. ![]() Not everyone has a Hallmark movie kind of season, for some, Christmas Eve is just another day. By keeping the seasonal trappings to a minimum Tangerine gives a more accurate portrayal of December life. The Christmas season is thrust way into the background, allowing Tangerine to be watchable throughout the year. Tangerine taps into the magic of both Clerks and Go, creating a rather unique, technically festive, film. Enraged, Sin-Dee begins a one-woman mission across the city to track down the mystery woman and make her pay. Whilst catching up with her co-worker and friend, Alexandra (Mya Taylor), she hears that her boyfriend / pimp, Chester (James Ransone), has been cheating on her. ![]() Sin-Dee is fresh out of a month stint in jail and eager to get back to normal. Set on Christmas Eve in Hollywood, California, Tangerine follows a day in the life of transgender sex-worker Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez). This might have been a gimmick to some, but it did hook plenty of interest, and luckily Baker’s movie is more than a cheap trick. Director Sean Baker demonstrated that aspiring filmmakers didn’t need to waste time saving up for all the expensive equipment, and proved that smartphone technology had advanced far enough to shoot an entire movie. Shot entirely on three iPhone 5S smartphones, it helped break down the walls around movie-making. Tangerine made waves in the film world upon its release in 2015 due in part to its creation. ![]()
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