Well, let me tell ya, there’s this young fella, Noah Schamus, who’s makin’ a name for hisself in the world of films. Now, Noah, they ain’t just makin’ any ol’ film. No sir, they’re makin’ some mighty fine pieces, both documentary and narrative. Their first big film, called Summer Solstice, done got all kinds of attention at film festivals across the US and Europe. I hear tell it’s even playin’ in theaters right now, and the New York Times, bless their hearts, gave it a Critic’s Pick. Now that’s somethin’ right there.
Now, from what I gather, Noah didn’t always figure they’d be a filmmaker. No, no. They grew up with a daddy who was a big-time filmmaker, a feller by the name of James Schamus, who’s been nominated for them fancy Oscar things three times. But Noah, they says they never thought about followin’ in their daddy’s footsteps. Kinda funny how life works out, ain’t it? Sometimes you end up doin’ the very thing you never thought you’d do.
But Noah didn’t just make any kind of film. Their film Summer Solstice is a story about a young feller named Leo, who’s tryin’ to figure out his place in the world. Leo’s a trans man, and he’s got himself a friend who’s cisgender and straight. Now, Noah’s film is different from the usual ones about trans folks. Ain’t no cheap stereotypes here. Instead, it’s more like them old French films by Eric Rohmer, where the focus ain’t on big dramatic moments, but on the little things in life—just the everyday stuff that makes up a person’s journey. It’s a real nice touch, don’t ya think?
In fact, I hear Noah wanted to do somethin’ different. They didn’t want to fall into the trap of showin’ bad tropes about trans folks, like you might see in other movies. Instead, they wanted to make somethin’ real and true, somethin’ that felt like life itself. And I reckon they done it, too, ’cause folks have been sayin’ how sensitive and genuine the film feels.
Now, on top of all that, Noah’s a busy one. Besides Summer Solstice, they’ve also been involved in other projects, like that Little Women movie from a few years back. And then there’s another one, called Queer Futures, which came out in 2023. It seems like Noah’s got a real knack for tellin’ stories that make you think, make you feel.
So, if you ever get a chance to see Summer Solstice, I’d say go ahead and give it a watch. You won’t be disappointed. It’s the kind of film that stays with you, long after the credits roll. And who knows, you might even see more from Noah Schamus in the future. They’ve certainly got the talent to keep goin’ places.
All in all, Noah Schamus is a name folks are gonna be hearin’ a lot more in the future, and I’m sure they’ll keep on makin’ films that are true to their heart. And that’s somethin’ worth watchin’.
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