Hello ladies and gentlemen, Muldoon here with a look at a film that's premiering at LAFF this year. I've yet to see the movie, but found the teaser below rather interesting, perhaps a fresh take on a taboo subject. The film is the feature directorial debut from Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss, who have up until now worked primarily in the world of theater. While I typically look to horror, action, and comedy for my cinematic fix, it's healthy to always be open to new films, especially from fresh filmmakers like these two. Ultimately a good film is a good film regardless of genre, and hopefully this movie sticks its landing this next Monday when it screens. If anyone out there is attending the fest this year and has a chance to see the film, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you liked/disliked about the movie. Given the subject matter, it's a delicate tightrope walk of a gamble that Parrish and Weiss have set out on - so I'm curious to see how they make it to the other side, once the film has been screened. Regardless, here's a pretty nifty poster for the movie.
THE VIEW FROM TALL premieres on Monday, June 6th at 8:40PM at the ARCLIGHT CINEMAS CULVER CITY
Justine is like many 17-year-olds who struggle in high school: She is smart but unpopular, her parents don’t understand her and even her sister pretends not to know her in public. What sets Justine apart is that the entire school is aware of her recent sexual relationship with a teacher. Feeling both visible and ignored to uncomfortable degrees, she is mandated to see a therapist, Douglas, a disabled man with demons of his own. Justine finds a sympathetic ear in Douglas, and ultimately recognizes an equally lonely kindred spirit. As the lines of propriety between them are stretched, Justine must navigate the thorny issues of age, lust and leaving adolescent life behind.
- Mike McCutchen
"Muldoon"
Mike@aintitcool.com
