Underplayed Gems

The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988)

The Wizard of Speed and Time poster
Directed by
Mike Jittlov
Genre
independent film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 35m
Rated
PG
Rating
6.3 of 10 from 30 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

An animator struggles to complete a short film for a television contest. The movie blends live action with handmade special effects.

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What happens

The Wizard of Speed and Time is a 1988 American feature film written, directed by, and starring animator Mike Jittlov. It was preceded by a 1979 short film of the same name, also by Jittlov. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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