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About Gods of Los Angeles:
"Both emotionally and intellectually engaging and leaves the viewer with the complete satisfaction that only a fully developed story and uniquely three-dimensional characters can deliver ..." - Allen Richards, B-independent.com.
"An interesting film with lots of great characters that you'll find yourself pulling for and hoping that things work out for them so they can all find happiness. It's definitely a movie worth seeing." - Duane L. Martin, Rogue Cinema
"Gilchrist's approach is inspiring." - Felix Vasquez Jr., Film Threat
"The whole cast gave admirable performances, but I really have to applaud those by Katherine Carpenter and David Maddox ... [and] the music in Gods is simply amazing." - Cin3ma
"[Gilchrist] should be proud of his work. Each character possesses their own distinct voice, they are three dimensional archetypes that we all have met at some point in our lives. For me, it was easy to connect long absent friends to those in GOLA. Lily, Bruce, Rhonda, they all ring true. ... GOLA is all character, which is how I like my movies." - Allen Richards, B-independent.com
"Major kudos to David Maddox who played Bruce's friend Clifford. He was absolutely brilliant and a joy to watch. He has a wonderful acting talent and I really think that if he wants to, he could be a major star someday ... [Also] some of the best music I've heard in an independent film to date." - Duane L. Martin, Rogue Cinema
"A picture about the choices flawed people make as they try to please those they care for. ... It's easy to see why people would either fall [for] or feel threatened by Lily. ... Cori Haisler brings the right balance of naivete and wide-eyed wonder to the role. ... Not only does she bring her considerable looks to the table, as an actress she has an earthiness and naturalism that keeps the character's feet on the ground while it's clear that her head is in the clouds. ... " - Allen Richards, B-independent.com
About our Short Films:
"For a long time, Garrett Gilchrist has been one of my favorite moviemakers in the microcinema/no-budget world. His stint at USC Film School produced several very inspired works, all of which have sometimes distracting technical shortcomings, but all of which have a tremendous amount of soul. The Orange Cow Short Films Vol. 1 DVD collects much of his USC work and offers a terrific glimpse into the mind of one of the most unique artists working at our level. At times you'll be surprised, impressed, puzzled and touched by Gilchrist's vision. This DVD comes highly recommended to those who are looking for an alternative to the usual hack-n-slash horror stuff, routine dramas, and girl-next-door-getting-naked fests. ... It's nice to see Gilchrist's whimsical storytelling skills and solid emotionality all captured on one DVD. I hope we continue to see more from this great voice in microcinema." - Jason Santo, Microcinemascene.com
About Mort:
"This movie is great. I've watched it at least seven times, and I still haven't tired of it. ... The people [Gilchrist] chooses as voice over artists are excellent. All of them have great voices. Garrett does the best in his role as Death. The character of Death is drawn wonderfully, and he gets into some hilarious situations. Ever wondered what a skeleton would look like drunk? Well, you'll find out with this movie in one of the funniest scenes I have ever witnessed in my amateur movie-watching 'career.' If you ever have the opportunity to see MORT, take it. Take it right away." - John Simpson, The Amateur Movie Database
About Stripped Away:
"The best work of Garrett's I've seen thus far. ... I was kind of surprised to see this dramatic effort from Garrett, it really worked. It was very well done. Not much more can be said about that. ... Garrett has opened his heart and his mind in this film and that courage should be celebrated. With this film there is an interesting and original message, which is refreshing. ... It's about humanity and the intricacies of the emotional thought process, and that was nice to see - though it wasn't too pretentious or self indulgent as dramatic student works often are." - Mike Stoklasa, GMP Pictures
"Stripped Away should be shown, if not for the fact that it's just damn good, to show people that the dramatic narrative can be done and include some interesting ideas not normally found in most dramas." - Mike Branum, Hoopty Studios
"I loved Garrett's 'Stripped Away' and I feel it's one of the best amateur works I've seen. ... In Stripped Away, a cartoonist is hit by his mortality unexpectedly and grapples with the value of a life that's been filled with mistakes and tragedy. Was he a good man or a bad man? The answer is beautiful and touching. Stripped Away has always been my favorite Gilchrist work, and watching it again on this DVD reminded me of what a terrific writer he is. If you're not a little teary-eyed at the end of this, you're either paying too much attention to the technical flaws of this movie ... or you're a lot more hard hearted than I am. " - Jason Santo, Mindscape Pictures
"Probably Garrett Gilchrist's best movie to date. STRIPPED AWAY features Cori Haisler, an actress with great potential that I hope to see more of in the future. She makes the movie successful. Had Gilchrist had someone else in the role, I don't think the movie would be as good as it is ... you really can't help loving her in [the] movie. Gilchrist has also managed something that's very difficult without a dedicated cast and crew: making a drama actually dramatic ... STRIPPED AWAY is a great accomplishment. It is extremely original and wonderfully executed. I only hope Garrett can continue to build on the quality that STRIPPED AWAY possesses." - John Simpson, the Amateur Movie Database
About Music for the Mind Ballet:
"Very nicely shot and edited with some great visual effects, the movie is one that you can actually watch more than once and still enjoy. ... The movie features some great split screen work, and another great performance by Jamie Odum. ... Definitely a movie to see." - John Simpson, The Amateur Movie Database
About Ghostbusted:
"The movie doesn't really make much sense... but it's still really funny. ... Mike Stoklasa edited this comedic gem together, and I believe he is the sole reason that the movie is so funny. ... [Much of the movie] is genius. Or maybe not, but it's still really funny for some people, including myself. ... I heard GHOSTBUSTED 2 was shot at this year's Camp REwind. It's certainly got a lot to live up to." - John Simpson, The Amateur Movie Database
About For Science:
"A clever musical fantasy about a pilot that tries to go back in time to save his dying scientist father, the entire piece is shot in black and white 16mm film and is set to a fun, funky soundtrack sung by the lead characters. A terrific pace, great cutting, nice performances and great lyrics make this a must-see for fans of original micro work. The movie is directed by Tim Carras, a collaborator of Gilchrist's on Truesong, and here Gilchrist helps out on the shooting and editing end of things ... he does a fantastic job. " - Jason Santo, Microcinemascene.com
About The Early Films:
"Garrett has been making funny short films forever now under his 'Orange Cow' production company and the first one I saw was a spoof on The Phantom Menace like no other called The Phantom Movie. Low budget but witty and completely unrehearsed, it makes you laugh for the sheer madness of not only the script but the production itself. I didn't know what to make of it at first but it does grow on you and Garrett's comedic delivery will make you chuckle." - Lou Tambone, starwarz.com
About Deleted Magic:
"The single most astounding documentary I've ever seen on the original Star Wars. Nearly two hours of alternate takes, on-set B-roll, and dropped scenes in quality that must be seen to be believed. A must for any Star Wars fan." - Arctor, Digg.com
"I can't recommend a documentary by Garrett Gilchrist called "Deleted Magic" enough. It takes all of the original Star Wars footage, including the cut scenes, and re-cuts the movie to be more in-line with George Lucas' original script. It also cuts away now and then to show some interesting behind the scenes footage. No single film does more to show Lucas as the man he really is - A hack." - Saint3k, Digg.com
"It's a fascinating journey which helps explain how Star Wars came to be Star Wars and shows glimpse of where it could have gone." - Peter A Lopez, Originaltrilogy.com
"It really blew me away. It's probably the best SW [project I've seen] in years. ... What I liked best was probably how it really deconstructs so much of your preconceptions about ANH. I'd seen a lot of the cut scenes before, but seeing them incorporated back into the movie made it an entirely different experience. It's kind of like seeing SW through a very narrow field of vision your whole life, then having that field of vision expand, or start looking from side to side." - Andy K 250, Chefelf.com
"A must-see for anybody who's ever given a shit about Star Wars. No "Making of..." this, Deleted Magic is a scholarly deconstruction of the first film, splicing lost and documentary footage into the movie in an enlightening way. We see older versions of classic scenes that reveal how critical certain crucial editing choices were, we see the tails and front ends of long-familiar shots, we get haunting invocations of distant souls. It's like a backstage pass to the movie. Quite cool." - Stephen Notley, Bob the Angry Flower (angryflower.com)
"A remarkable compendium of seldom-seen deleted scenes, alternate takes and outtakes from the first 'Star Wars.'" - Joshua Klein, The Chicago Tribune
"Deleted Magic is the grandfather of fan made SW documentaries. The scope is gigantic and the craftsmanship is about as good as it gets. If there is a Star Wars Fan Hall of Fame, [Gilchrist] would definately have a retired jersey there." - Mark Johnson, Originaltrilogy.com
"A mind-blowing fan documentary on the creation of Star Wars, with emphasis on its editing." - SecretHistoryofStarwars.com
"A must have ... Star Wars won’Äôt look the same after watching this DVD’Ķ" - Lou Van Hille, Fanedit.org
"By far my most favorite. A genius film editor has assembled an edit of Star Wars to illustrate its creative development. ... It's a very Godard-ian experience (for lack of a better term), as the film stops and another take, with unprocessed production audio, is done, only to have the film pick up again. ... I don't think I've done it justice." - Austin Turner.blospot.com
About The Thief and the Cobbler: Recobbled Cut:
"This is the best and most important "fan edit" ever made, and certainly the only one I'm aware of that is the most definitive possible version of an otherwise unavailable/severely compromised film. Seek it out and witness for yourself the pinnacle of traditional animation. - Twitchfilm.net
"It's the most impressive fan effort I've ever seen. I've been a fan of the film for years and this is the icing on the cake for me. For any fan of animation, this is a must-see!" - Mark, Twitchfilm.net
"You know, every once and awhile you hear something that makes you remember that for every money driven, power hungry, ass faced studio executive out there, there is a foil, just waiting to fix what the studo system has put amiss ... This has put a giant smile on my face." - MrJuju, Twitchfilm.net
"I have watched the DVD. I cried. Gilchrist is a hero." - Mike, Twitchfilm.net
"The Thief and the Cobbler has been fan edited and reconstructed by Garrett Gilchrist of Orange Cow Productions to restore a masterpiece never finished as it was intended. .... This fan edit has [received] some great reviews from various websites around the world. It is now widely regarded as one of the greatest fan edits of our time. Thanks to Garrett Gilchrist's fan restoration, we can all enjoy this remarkable piece of animation history. If you love fan editing at its best this is a must-see of the very highest order." - Fanedit.org
"Amazing ... [Garrett] is one of my heroes .... I went to show the Thief and the Cobbler: the Recobbled version and everybody had seen it. This is good news. It means that Garrett Gilchrist`s restored version is now the version of choice. That teachers in animation schools are showing the version closest to what Williams planned as a good example of animation. .... And once again, a great thanks to Garrett Gilchrist for a job well done." - Larry Loc, ASIFA, the International Animation Society.
"Extensive and admirable reconstruction work." - Michael Sporn, animator
"What he did with "Thief" was superhuman. Considering that Disney could easily release an identical version (except with ALL finished animation replaced with remastered footage from their 35mm negatives), it's funny that all it takes is a genius with Final Cut Pro to overshadow a major studio's negligence." - Patrick McCart, GBS-TV
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