Review for ‘‘Flowers for Autumn’’ by Meg Poveromo & Kevin Black

It’s rare to encounter a film that nails comedic timing without overstaying its welcome or straying from a focused and concise narrative. Flowers for Autumn by the veteran duo Meg Poveromo & Kevin Black fortunately defies expectation, and manages to interrogate an unfortunately all-too common phenomenon under an unexpected light.

A yoga instructor grows apprehensive of a man she notices stalking around her studio, more so when one of her students with a precarious past starts receiving flowers from an unknown sender. What ensues is a tale of paranoia that, through twists and turns, pleasantly disorients the viewer.

Delightfully, the film’s deadpan humor makes the characters instantly relatable & their interactions enjoyable, even though the acting falls short in comparison. However bizzare the dialogue & interactions, they are at the same time often true to life in today’s world.

As far as the film’s aesthetics go, refreshingly vibrant and colorful are the words of the day. In contrast to the dark subject matter, everything in Flowers for Autumn is saturated with a kaleidoscopic light, and loyal to the maximalist new age aesthetic, bordering on garish. Add a few energizing needle-drops to the mix, and the scene for surrealist neo-horror is set.

In summary, Meg & Kevin’s project prioritizes humor and aesthetics to craft a tantalizing project with a Bonnie & Clyde-style plot and youthful energy.