Andre Lascaris

Andre Lascaris has quietly built a name for himself in the indie film world, floating between genres and moods like he’s got a passport stamped by every cinematic vibe. Let’s start with Black Stone (2022)—a movie that doesn’t really fit into any tidy box. There’s this tension simmering under every scene, the kind of thing that makes you squirm a little. The plot? Think small-town secrets, a heavy sense of history, and characters who all have something to hide. It’s one of those films where you’re not totally sure who to trust, and by the end, even the rocks in the background seem like they’re judging you. Then there’s About Alex (2014), which, honestly, is a bit of a gut-punch if you’ve ever been part of a messy friend group. The story throws a handful of college buddies back together after a crisis, and wow, the drama is palpable. Old wounds, unresolved feelings, and a bunch of conversations that feel way too real—like, “are they spying on my life?” levels of real. Lascaris manages to make the whole thing feel intimate and uncomfortably honest. Opening Night (2016) is a different beast. It’s fast, chaotic, and weirdly fun. The film dives into the high-stress world backstage at a Broadway musical, and chaos is putting it lightly. There’s a manic energy, with actors freaking out, last-minute disasters, and egos crashing into each other. Lascaris gets that adrenaline-pumped feeling just right, and you end up rooting for this cast of misfits even as everything falls apart. It’s messy, unpredictable, and, honestly, a blast to watch.