Movie spotlight
Airplane Pillows
"Baby Swiss is obsessed with a strange science fiction film. She fantasies about living in its futuristic ideals, and keeps a separate DVD copy in a strongbox under the house just to be on the safe side. Naturally, this drives her unattended husband to the local whorehouse, known as The Village of the Moon. There, he meets up with other unhappy men and drowns his sorrows in high priced call girls. In the meantime, Baby Swiss discovers a kind of platonic love with a like minded neighbor. He is so desperate to be part of her life that he will wait outside her window. Their relationship will turn on whether she cleans the glass, or closes the blinds. And all the while, a homeless Greek chorus champions the freedom of living on the streets, unencumbered by the mindless machinations of being part of this so-called “proper society”" (review excerpt by Bill Gibron)
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Plot Summary
A young boy navigates the complex emotional landscape of his family, dealing with his parents' strained relationship and his own developing identity. The film offers a poignant glimpse into childhood introspection amidst adult turmoil.
Critical Reception
Airplane Pillows, though a short film, garnered significant attention for its raw emotional honesty and impressive direction by Trey Edward Shults. Critics praised its mature handling of sensitive themes and the strong performances from its cast, particularly the young lead.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its mature exploration of family dynamics.
Commended for its emotional depth and directorial vision.
Noted for the authentic performances, especially from the child actor.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to its nature as a short film, but critical commentary highlights its impact on viewers.
Fun Fact
This short film served as an early work for director Trey Edward Shults, who would later gain wider recognition for films like 'Krisha' and 'Waves'.
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