the movie consist of two different part two different approach to the storytelling . the mutual thread what people be capable of do in the search of the inspiration . not to mention the main character alienation and which be a leitmotif in all solondz work . even though people tend to criticise the first and short part and it be quite interesting . i think that the key to that part be the teacher comment on marcus story and the wrongness of truth represent be that suppose to be a joke of some sort or be you just be pretentious . quite a gimmick the second part well and it just a masterpiece . make you feel depressed and amuse at the same time . truly admire solondz work .