Linda
- Episode aired Dec 26, 2023
- TV-MA
- 48m
Dot takes a fantastic journey.Dot takes a fantastic journey.Dot takes a fantastic journey.
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- Lorraine Lyon
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAs stated, Dot went on a "Fantastic Journey", especially with respect to her interaction with Linda, seems to be an hallucination induced by sleep-deprivation, which was evidenced when she drifted to the shoulder of the road, before she entered the "greasy spoon" diner.
- GoofsMuch ado is made about Dot making a puppet. What she makes is a marionette. Which is a type of puppet.Therefore this is not a goof.
- Quotes
Wayne Lyon: [telling Scotty a bedtime story] Chapter One: The Hero. Once upon a time, there was a girl named Dot. Dorothy. She was the sun's favorite. You know, the, uh... the sun? And everywhere she went, there were rainbows.
Scotty Lyon: Dorothy. Like Mom?
Wayne Lyon: Mmm-hmm. And she could do anything, our Dorothy. You know, she could, uh, climb a tree. She could wrestle an alligator. And everyone she met, she put a smile on their face. But the darkness hates the light, and the ugly things come out at night. And so she, our Dot, in order to save the rainbows, she had to go fight against the darkness. And leave the, uh... the flowers and the birds at home. Her family, I'm sayin'. Because until you go someplace, you can't come home.
- SoundtracksMy Love Is a Hurricane
Written and Performed by David Ramirez
While the film sets out to entertain, it gradually veers into a detailed depiction of domestic abuse. What could have been an engaging story becomes overshadowed by a blunt political message, turning the movie into more of a documentary than an entertainment piece.
The characters start with promise but fall into stereotypical roles. The husband is reduced to a caricature of cruelty, while the female lead is forced into a one-dimensional depiction of strength, lacking the depth needed for believability.
Visually striking, it initially captivates with impressive cinematography and effects. However, these elements lose their impact as the film's focus shifts from its strengths to an overt commentary on societal issues.
It starts strong but ultimately disappoints in its execution. While attempting to address crucial themes, it sacrifices entertainment for didacticism. The forced injection of political views and a disproportionate focus on domestic violence detract from what could have been a more balanced and engaging narrative.
- bholuanmol
- Dec 27, 2023
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- Runtime48 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1