This show is such a hidden gem. As far as I know this show never saw the light of mainstream entertainment, but it is something of a 'simplistic masterpiece' in spite of its low budget.
The Spoils of Babylon takes surrealist and satirical humour to the max. Production-wise, it is deliberately horrendous. The two main characters' have accents that change with every new scene, along with their hairstyles, which often match the ridiculousness of the characters' personalities. A few scenes even take place on a tiny-scaled set made up of props and toy cars.
These factors leave us with the impression that the show doesn't take itself seriously at all, which works favourably with its overall tone and comedic elements.
The humour itself is actually very high quality, and there are some one liners that will make you struggle to breathe. ("That tart has a name--Dicksy Melonsworth! Show some respect!") Kristen Wiig is her usual hilarious self, and who knew Tobey Maguire had such a natural capacity for comedy?
All in all, this show is an excellent way to kill a couple hours. It's nice and short, and is very easy to watch, owing to its great comedic writing & carefree tone.
The Spoils of Babylon takes surrealist and satirical humour to the max. Production-wise, it is deliberately horrendous. The two main characters' have accents that change with every new scene, along with their hairstyles, which often match the ridiculousness of the characters' personalities. A few scenes even take place on a tiny-scaled set made up of props and toy cars.
These factors leave us with the impression that the show doesn't take itself seriously at all, which works favourably with its overall tone and comedic elements.
The humour itself is actually very high quality, and there are some one liners that will make you struggle to breathe. ("That tart has a name--Dicksy Melonsworth! Show some respect!") Kristen Wiig is her usual hilarious self, and who knew Tobey Maguire had such a natural capacity for comedy?
All in all, this show is an excellent way to kill a couple hours. It's nice and short, and is very easy to watch, owing to its great comedic writing & carefree tone.