REVIEWS
Post-film thoughts.
Vertiginous: This Is a Simulation
While this film doesn’t introduce any new angles or particularly groundbreaking perspectives on the theory, it embraces the purposely awkward and intentionally artificial design of its world to tell a deeper story. Its commentary on society’s readiness to accept new technology without question is highlighted by the contrast between the complex idea of “visiting” the other side of the simulation using new technology and the raw feel of the world and character design.
Girl in the Night: For the Misfits
Every aspect of this film makes it hard to look away for even one of the 94 minutes it gives us. Girl in the Night uses the night to its advantage: blue and green lighting emphasize the monotony and mind-numbing boredom Rok feels at work, and gorgeous orange and yellow hues spread across faces and combine with waxing and waning instrumentals to raise the tension in intense physical scenes.
Littermates: A Makeshift Family
Inspired by their own family dynamics, Tinkham and Woloson successfully captured the silly and trivial aspects of growing up along with the deeply profound relationship only found between siblings. They bicker, they fight, they get into trouble together, and they work together despite constantly butting heads.
Jollyface: White Guilt and Black Crimes
The reveal that the police deliberately dismissed the case is where Jollyface finds its sharpest edge—particularly the moment Blair watches the footage herself and realizes the cover-up wasn't negligence, it was a choice. The system didn't fail Nick. It worked exactly as intended.