LIVING THINGS

Cinemavixion Review

In 'LIVING THINGS,' director Eric Shapiro presents a potentially thought-provoking dinner scene that quickly devolves into a spirited debate. The premise centers on a yoga instructor, dedicated to a vegan lifestyle, attempting to host her blue-collar, meat-eating father-in-law. What begins as an effort to smooth over a past insult transforms into a wide-ranging argument touching upon veganism, animal welfare, environmental concerns, health, ethics, and spirituality. While the film promises a clash of ideologies and lifestyles, the depth to which these complex themes are explored within the confines of a single dinner remains to be seen. The performances by Rhoda Jordan and Ben Siegler will likely be crucial in navigating this tense familial dynamic and the philosophical underpinnings of their characters' beliefs.