Something jogged my memory and reminded me of this short – I’ve been a big fan of Alan Resnick’s stuff for quite a while, and I always forget about this film over his other more prominent work (like This House Has People In It and Unedited Footage of a Bear).
I think there’s something very visually simplistic about it – flat colour backgrounds, simple character design, and minimalist props and sets, are all really visually engaging. The story told is also challenging and I think you need to watch it a few times to wrap your mind around what you think is happening here.
All the while it still retains Alan Resnick’s (and generally speaking Wham City Comedy’s) sense of humour. It seems like one of those films where you could have a million different interpretations and they could all be right. I think what I like about it most is the non-traditional structure and storytelling, while still remaining darkly funny throughout!