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Jul 23, 2020 · Hulu's buzzy new short film 'Thirsty' is causing quite the stir on social media, but is it actually worth watching? A love story told from the perspective of a mosquito? What could go wrong...
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Thirsty is a surprisingly aesthetic and touching story about a bug’s desire to feel human. Falling in the genre of absurdist humor, this series manages to add emotional depth and convey a range of desires and needs in just 12 minutes. It is a fun metaphor for unrequited love, and romance told crisply that many viewers would find relatable.
Thirsty is a classic romantic story told from a point of view that you might never see again. On On the one hand, it is about love at first sight, and on the other, it is about a literal bloodsucking stalker hunting her target. Whatever your interpretation of Thirsty may be, there is no denying that the short film is hilarious, and carries an under...
Watching thirsty is a win-win as the film ticks a lot of boxes in just 12 minutes.It is directed well, and the visuals are unique and pleasing. The movie doesn’t give us a bug-eyed view and tells a story for mature audiences mixed with humor. It is delightful, quirky, and merits a watch.
May 29, 2020 · Ever the comedic artiste, Maya Rudolph voices these desires with a silly flair and grounded humanity as a blood-lusting mosquito in “Thirsty,” a delightful short film from rising filmmaker...
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Dec 24, 2023 · Thirsty flips the male gaze on its head, portraying a female mosquito infatuated with a man, showing him as an object of desire. The film subverts romantic comedy tropes by putting the thoughts of longing in the female mosquito's head, making it cute and relatable.
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Oct 1, 2016 · With a kitsch spirit reminiscent of a John Waters film and musical numbers that recall everything from West Side Story and Hedwig and The Angry Inch to the retro charm of Grease and Little Shop Of Horrors, Thirsty is a biopic with energy to burn.
Sep 5, 2023 · Thirst. Insomnia spreads in a small town, causing fear and panic. As the situation becomes dire, two couples find salvation on an abandoned ranch, but as nefarious characters descend upon the land, claiming it as their own, and chaos ensues.
Sep 4, 2023 · Thirst (2023) - Movie Review. Protect your local waterways! Something is wrong with Jose ( Brian Villabolos ). Sure, he’s got a lot on his mind with the job and the failed attempts at getting his wife, Lucy ( Lori Kovacevich) pregnant, but there’s something more; something that is driving his Thirst into the late night hours.
