This brief but effective short is delightfully deceptive in its sneaky ability to address deep, very human topics in the setting of a children's arcade. If you've ever known the allure of a coin pusher, you probably know how addictive the subtle shifts and clattering of coins can be - it's easy to understand how someone can give everything they have for a few endorphin-pumping moments of satisfaction. That message doesn't hit home until Grandma Dorothy realizes what she's REALLY losing by spending her life glued to those cascading coins. Wise, heartbreaking work with wonderful opportunities...
This brief but effective short is delightfully deceptive in its sneaky ability to address deep, very human topics in the setting of a children's arcade. If you've ever known the allure of a coin pusher, you probably know how addictive the subtle shifts and clattering of coins can be - it's easy to understand how someone can give everything they have for a few endorphin-pumping moments of satisfaction. That message doesn't hit home until Grandma Dorothy realizes what she's REALLY losing by spending her life glued to those cascading coins. Wise, heartbreaking work with wonderful opportunities for sound design!