Thumbnail Sketches (1977)
Thumbnail Sketches (1977)
Overview
Like many of my films THUMBNAIL SKETCHES began as a flipbook. However this particular book didn't really flip. Each page instead of being one phase in a series (like a frame of film), contained a complete cycle of 8 drawings arranged in a rectangular ring. The reader had to construct the information conceptually not just optically as if it were a mosaic of abstract comic strip panels. The film begins with a 'live' prologue documenting the book's original form; then follows its destruction by scissors, a brief autopsy illustrating the mechanics of movement, and its eventual animated rebirth.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Not Rated
Overview
Like many of my films THUMBNAIL SKETCHES began as a flipbook. However this particular book didn't really flip. Each page instead of being one phase in a series (like a frame of film), contained a complete cycle of 8 drawings arranged in a rectangular ring. The reader had to construct the information conceptually not just optically as if it were a mosaic of abstract comic strip panels. The film begins with a 'live' prologue documenting the book's original form; then follows its destruction by scissors, a brief autopsy illustrating the mechanics of movement, and its eventual animated rebirth.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Primary
Due to the complete absence of information regarding the film's plot, characters, or themes, an objective assessment of political bias is not possible. Consequently, a neutral rating is assigned as there is no evidence to suggest any specific ideological alignment.
Based on the absence of specific details regarding the movie's content, casting, or narrative, the assessment indicates neutral characteristics in both its representation and the framing of traditional identities and DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's title, referencing 'Ashura' from Buddhist cosmology, likely explores themes of vengeance and suffering. By depicting the destructive consequences of such actions, the narrative implicitly affirms Buddhist principles of peace, compassion, and the path to liberation, positioning the faith as an ideal from which characters may deviate.
Based on the lack of provided film details, it is not possible to evaluate the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'The Pause That Refreshes'. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ representation cannot be determined.
Based on available information, the film 'Sirens' by Paul Kos does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is provided regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures for "The Pause That Refreshes." Without a pre-existing canon or historical baseline, no characters can be identified as having undergone a gender swap.
This 1977 experimental film by Chuck Kleinhans is an original work without established characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous adaptations. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.