Nightmares On Wax 'Smokers Delight' by Jamie Whitby
David Knight - 6th Oct 2020
Jordan Stephens, once of Rizzle Kicks, plays Tiger, the inveterate stoner who finds himself on a weird, weed-related voyage of discovery in Jamie Whitby's marvellous short film to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a landmark Warp Records release - Nightmares On Wax's Smokers Delight.Â
When Tiger discovers he has been locked out of his flat after a night of serious toking with his mates, it triggers a series of increasingly outlandish episodes - which moves from stoner-noir to full-on acid trip when our hero tumbles into full 2D animation.
Music from Nightmare On Wax's classic 1995 album is an unobtrusive motif throughout the film, written as well as directed by Whitby. It is something of a departure from his largely conceptual work in music videos, but it shows that comedy-drama, mixed with a splash of pure surrealism, is his forté. He gets great performances from a talented cast, led by Stephens - possibly channelling Jeff Bridges in Lebowski - and has been rewarded with a nomination at this year's UKMVAs, in the Best Special Video Projects category, for his efforts.
David Knight - 6th Oct 2020
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David Knight - 6th Oct 2020