Darious Britt's return to filmmaking is a more than welcome one, and this short underscores his growth as a filmmaker. The film is tight, intimate, and relatable. Hearing Birdie's thoughts was mesmerizing (thanks to Gabi Urias's fantastic voice), immediately reminiscent of the Bojack Horseman episode "Stupid Piece of Shit." However, while they both share this concept, the short distinguishes itself with a more grounded and authentic execution. The cinematography was top-notch. Having watched almost everything this guy has produced, it seemed like here he finally found his own visual style. This is Darious's best work with a camera so far, and that clever spin on the title to end the short was so abrupt. I was mesmerized throughout the whole thing, and that final scene jolted me awake. Gosh, I haven't even mentioned how great the sound design and music were!
I don't wish to romanticize the film too much. This short isn't the best thing in the world, but it's as thrilling as a story about a woman getting ready for work can be. It's not for everyone. I'm admittedly a fanatic for well-executed depression in media. From manga's "She and Her Cat," to Doctor Who's "Vincent and the Doctor." It's a widely used, and very powerful subject matter, but few ever get it right. Darious has. It's his best work so far. I'm excited to see what new heights he reaches for next.
And thank you for making this.
