Steve Cutts’ short film In the Fall proves that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom — literally — to appreciate life’s simple joys. In just a few minutes, Cutts captures a man’s entire life flashing before his eyes as he plummets from a skyscraper, questioning his choices, regrets, and missed opportunities.
Tag: satire
El Empleo (2008): The Short Film That Changed My View on Working Life
The award-winning short film El Empleo (The Employment) by Santiago ‘Bou’ Grasso & Patricio Plaza is a witty, thought-provoking look at the absurdity of modern working life. With no dialogue at all, the film relies on sharp visual storytelling and dry humour to reveal a world where people literally serve as objects — from doorstops to lamps. It’s both funny and unsettling, a mirror to how routine and conformity can strip away our individuality.
Writing Wisdom from Kurt Vonnegut’s Wild and Wacky Mind: From Slaughterhouse-Five to Cat’s Cradle
What can Kurt Vonnegut teach us about writing, humor, and surviving the absurdity of life? In this video, we dive into the wild, witty world of one of America’s most original authors — from Slaughterhouse-Five to Cat’s Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, Player Piano, and beyond.
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