The Vast of Night is throwback sci-fi that has a way with words


Science fiction has evolved so much in its film history that most modern movies try to outdo themselves with eye-popping imagery. But the roots of the genre dealt mainly in the mystery of the unknown, an aspect that is showcased in great fashion in The Vast of Night. Unabashedly paying homage to The Twilight Zone with a framing device that makes it seem as if the audience is watching a fictional show called Paradox Theater,…

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