review: LIVELIHOOD

37.5 Productions  //  Buy online The lead singer of an 80's rock band, a corporate lackey, and an evil mother in-law all die unexpectedly in a bizarre series of events. They come back to life, hoping to pick up where they left off before they died, but are stymied in their efforts by prejudice, long hidden secrets, and the general inconvenience of being dead. Without a doubt, DVDschlock.com was established first & foremost to provide a forum for showcasing independent film, especially those of the b-movie variety. As such, it's a pleasure & a treat to be able to receive, watch, review & promote the truly well-done "Livelihood." Admittedly, you never know what you're going to get when someone sends in an indie zombie flick for review - as someone who has created his own (uber-low-budget) zombie romp, I know firsthand how varied the results can be. Thankfully, "Livelihood" manages to leave behind the usual trappings of the genre and instead craft a witty, hilarious and just plain fun twist on a crowded genre. With solid acting, great production values, nice special effects and razor-sharp writing (with a wit and intelligence that is probably second to none when compared to any indie flicks I've seen), "Livelihood" was a treat to behold and is definitely worth seeking out to watch. Time to support local indie filmmaking folks - this one is worth it! Video Presented in a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, this digital video film is rock-solid in the visual department, with strong detail & coloring throughout. Audio The included Dolby Digital stereo mix is clean & clear throughout. Extras audio commentary w/ producers audio commentary w/ cast deleted scenes outtakes "MacGyver DIY Filmmaking" featurette "The Real Billy Jump Band" featurette Closing Thoughts Very original, hilarious twist on the indie zombie genre + loads of entertaining extras = definitely recommended!