“The Birth of a Critic” by Finn Thompson
Noah, a fiercely opinionated cinephile, lives for auteur theory and outdated formats. But when he meets Noah Two — a seemingly kindred spirit with an encyclopedic love of cinema — their bromance takes an unexpected turn. As his new friend wins over Noah’s housemates with emotional sincerity and love for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Noah spirals into jealousy, self-delusion, and cinematic gatekeeping. A deadpan satire about taste, ego, and the unbearable weight of being almost special.
CREDITS
Starring
Joseph McLaughlin/ @laughing_mac
Jefferson Nguyen/ @jeff_the_sun
Finn Thompson/ @finndelmundough
Brendan Dwyer/ @brendangleberries
Grace Bridges/ @gracebridges94
Puss in Boots
Writer & Director/ @finndelmundough
Cinematographer/ @brendangleberries
Edit, Sound Design & Colour/ @brendangleberries
Sound Recordist/ @jesse__lynch
Sound Mixing/ @antho.knees
Costume Design/ @benmhelm
Production Assistants/ @maleikaosman @brandtkakulas @zach_dakis
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