“Noise in the Middle” leans very heavy in to the drama genre, focusing more on the idea of grief and moving on from the effect a loved one had on us. The writers establish the relationship between Richard and Emmie almost to a fault, as most times it’s Emmie trying to connect through her own ticks, while dad Richard groans in frustration. A lot of Emmie’s own life is explored through flashbacks, and flashbacks that seem to almost be hinting at something. The writers feel like they’re leading us in to a big reveal, but it never actually comes."Interstellar." For a cornfield scene, Christopher Nolan sought to grow five hundred acres of corn, which he learned was feasible from his producing of Man of Steel (2013). The corn was then sold, and actually made a profit.
There’s so much inexplicable plot elements that arrive, that left me scratching my head. What significance did the ghost kids play in Emmie’s development? What significance, if any, did the history of the house have with Richard and Emmie’s storyline? Were they protecting her or trying to kill her? What did the nightmares mean to Richard? Was Richard possessed, or did he willingly give himself over to the ghosts in the house? Why did Richard set up so many surveillance cameras only to forget about them almost immediately? What was the whole point of the blue aura, and how did it come in to play in the final scene?"Valkyrie." Germany has strict laws against displaying the swastika, though artistic displays are specifically exempt. Filmmakers usually use incorrect swastikas to avoid causing public outrage. The producer wanted swastikas for authenticity, so the crew posted warnings around the filming locations. Still, a local resident filed an official complaint with the city, who pressed charges against the owners of some filming sites.
If Rick was hell bent on putting Emmie in to an institution what convinced him to bring her to the Air B&B to get experimental medical treatment that could help her? To what end was the ghost working with Richard? In either case, “Noise in the Middle” almost always feels very undercooked, with ideas that never form a cohesive narrative. Somewhere deep down is a great supernatural thriller about grief; it just never rises to the surface. Will have its worldwide premiere on the premium AVOD Horror Channel “Kings of Horror” on Thursday, October 29th, and will include a live stream chat with the filmmakers and several cast members. The film will remain on the platform exclusively for six weeks before launching onto multiple digital platforms beginning Friday, December 11th."Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance)." Given the unusual style of filming long takes, Edward Norton and Michael Keaton kept a running tally of flubs made by the actors and actresses. Emma Stone made the most mistakes. Zach Galifianakis made the fewest. He actually did mess up a few lines during the filming, but played his mistakes off well enough, that the shots were included in the film.
Gene Hackman Was Originally Going to Play Hannibal Lecter. Speaking of Hannibal the cannibal, while Anthony Hopkins turned the crazy-smart serial killer into an unforgettable cultural touchstone, the role was originally supposed to go to Gene Hackman, who bought the rights to The Silence of the Lambs and had planned on directing the film himself. He backed off the project when he decided that the role was too dark for his taste.