Look Both Ways a “Noteworthy” Pick
Look Both Ways tops Metro New York’s list of most “noteworthy” short films to see at Tribeca this year:
In an era of nine-minute YouTube segments, one would think that short films would be more popular than ever. You’d be wrong. The cinematic quickie still has no outlet like the film festival. This year, the Tribeca Film Festival divides its shorts into 14 different programs according to themes, from the child-friendly Short Attention Span series to the Family Legacy group, which examines the idea of “home.” Here are a few of the most noteworthy films.
- In “Look Both Ways,” from the Short Attention Span series, a suburban hamlet of preteen computer-screen addicts undergoes a “Lord of the Flies”-like transformation when a power outage forces the kids to do the unthinkable: enjoy a gorgeous day outdoors.
A complete list of the Metro’s short film recommendations can be found in the article “Quick flicks to check out at the Tribeca Film Festival.” Many thanks to Drew Hinshaw for the mention!