These Days
These Days

Movie spotlight

These Days

2020
Movie
5 min
English

During the 2021 lockdown, I directed this short film as an intimate visual diary: a tribute to dance, music, and the queer desire to be seen. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s workshop spirit, the shoot became a stage where we played at being our own celebrities, exploring difference as affirmation. Three years later, this piece returns with a new voice-over—an echo of that creature who, even today, insists: “I am a star.”

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Aaron WoodleyGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film follows Amelia, a young woman navigating the complexities of her life and relationships. As she grapples with societal expectations and personal desires, she finds herself drawn to a charismatic artist. Their intense connection forces her to confront her past and make difficult choices about her future. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

These Days received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric visuals and emotional depth, while others found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat predictable. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the performances and romantic elements but occasionally questioning the story's originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and lead performances.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • The film's exploration of emotional turmoil is a strong point, though it sometimes falters in its execution.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional resonance and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it a poignant, albeit sometimes slow-paced, romantic drama. Some viewers felt the story could have benefited from a stronger narrative drive.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Aaron Woodley, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and observations of relationships during that era.

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