5/5
A short, quirky musical about a couple who meet for a hookup at a Manhattan hotel, only to find out much more about each…
- Comedy, Music
- United States
- 2021
- 15 min
The 7-minute video opens with a phone conversation – the only exchange of character dialogue. We are subsequently introduced to Mr and Miss Toxic as their sexuality and musicality intertwine in an unhealthy passion. Throughout the entire short we learn, through song, of their lust for one and other – acted out in a back-and-fourth musical performance. Their relationship is tested, through the lyrics, hinting at narcissistic personality disorder, infidelity and emotional violation. The film doesn’t shy away from highlighting some modern-day romances in light of social media and societal change.
The 7-minute video opens with a phone conversation – the only exchange of character dialogue. We are subsequently introduced to Mr and Miss Toxic as their sexuality and musicality intertwine in an unhealthy passion. Throughout the entire short we learn, through song, of their lust for one and other – acted out in a back-and-fourth musical performance. Their relationship is tested, through the lyrics, hinting at narcissistic personality disorder, infidelity and emotional violation. The film doesn’t shy away from highlighting some modern-day romances in light of social media and societal change.
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