A tidy narrative (Melancholy Baby) from the Sean Hood (no relation) was recently reviewed by yours truly. The story of an agorophobic man and his longing for his neighbor develops slowly in front of your eyes like the browning of toast in a toaster oven. With sound and movement only, two lives connect through thin walls and a air conditioning vent. The woman, whom remains a mystery until the end, hides away from an abusive boyfriend in her apartment. Battling her own demonds she finds solace through singing, which in turn lures the curiousity of the sheltered man. Through this an unofficial bond is made, thus leading toward a satisfying conclusion.

Sean Hood has the ability to weave a story without much dialogue; something filmmakers at time may find complicated. Void of mind games and the use of abstract, mind numbing symbolism, Hood makes his point and the conclusion clarifies his ovverall message without insulting the viewer. Be sure to keep tabs on Sean Hood as his career takes shape. With great production value and good acting his idea was well excuted in this delightful short film. Check Sean's page out right here on myspace.

P.H.