Idiots And Angels

Anyone familiar with Bill Plympton's work might expect a full-length work to contain goofy antics and comical drawings, and while those are certainly present, there's much more as well.

Speaking before the screening, Plympton compared this piece to Lynch, and it's certainly apt. While the animation style is still roughly the same, there's a dark edge to the scenes, and certainly to the plot. A lonely, lecherous man harasses a barmaid, and then wakes the next morning to find wings growing from his back. A greedy barman, fame-seeking doctor, and a couple of miscreant bar patrons comprise the rest of the cast.

Told entirely without dialog, the narrative is still compelling. A couple of beautiful dream sequences really open up the range of the film, and the motivation of the characters comes through perfectly in their expressions and actions.

Definitely not for children, but a must-see for adults.