TALES OF THE BROTHERS QUAY is a superb bundle of stop-motion wonders. Watching these short films back-to-back is like glimpsing the daily lives of denizens of some alternate universe. A place with its own rules, not subject to our own.
The first time watching them, I was lost in trying to "figure them out". It's far better to simply enjoy them for the magical treasures they are. The Quays have constructed a miniature world of mystery and dark beauty that defies explanation. Like all of the best dreams and nightmares, the images remain long after the substance has faded.
Those pins, screws, and especially that madly twitching eye will never be forgotten...
The first time watching them, I was lost in trying to "figure them out". It's far better to simply enjoy them for the magical treasures they are. The Quays have constructed a miniature world of mystery and dark beauty that defies explanation. Like all of the best dreams and nightmares, the images remain long after the substance has faded.
Those pins, screws, and especially that madly twitching eye will never be forgotten...