Otmara Marrero

Mendo’s Carousel

By Ethan Padgett | February 2024

Mendo’s Carousel, from writer-director David Michael Maurer, is a compelling slice-of-life dramatic short. It is one of reconnection, legacy, and second chances.…

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Mendo’s Carousel, from writer-director David Michael Maurer, is a compelling slice-of-life dramatic short. It is one of reconnection, legacy, and second...

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I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone reading this that breakups are the absolute worst, especially if you've been with someone for a long time. At the...

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One of the more impressive drama films I saw recently was Lara Jean Gallagher’s Clementine. It’s about a young woman named Karen (Otmara Marrero) who...