![]() Actor Napoleon Ryan is excellent alone on screen, and even without any dialogue he makes it very obvious what Charlie is thinking. ![]() At first, he uses it to steal some chocolate from a vending machine, then soon realises he can go much further than that. When the photocopier in Charlie’s office prints out a large, black circle, he soon releases he’s able to use this as a portal to reach objects that were otherwise inaccessible. We’ve all done boring jobs in our time and this film does a brilliant job at reminding us how we felt during that time. This, teamed with the lack of any non-diegetic sound and dialogue, perfectly sets the scene. It’s not a fun situation for anyone, not even the audience. Visually, the film is devoid of any bright colours, and this choice of faded greys and blues really emphasises the tedium of Charlie’s job. We follow office worker, Charlie, as he works alone during the night shift. The Black Hole is simple, but perfect, in its execution. My first encounter with this short was during a Film Studies class back in Sixth Form, so this brings some welcome nostalgia for me. I recently re-watched The Black Hole after all these years and really wanted to share it, and my thoughts, with you all. This week, I’m throwing it all the way back to 2008 with a review of one of my favourite short films. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |