The use of expensive equipment, which feels like a clear example of how certain systems exploit resources, doesn’t automatically result in good movies.

It’s remarkable that everything was shot on an iPhone 5S—a phone I used until recently when my battery gave out and I upgraded to a 12 mini. Beyond that impressive technical accomplishment, though, the film doesn't offer much of substance. "Sin-Dee" (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is released from jail after serving 28 days for possession, only to discover that her boyfriend, “Chester” (James Ransone), has been unfaithful wi…

A film centered around a single day occurring on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles is remarkably well-executed. It’s hard to believe this was created with an iPhone 5s; it's certainly not the product of a typical film school exercise. The production quality is impressive, and everyone involved delivers strong performances. I haven’t encountered another depiction of a transgender story that felt so authentic—I don't mean a…