Center
7.2
Clear and Present Danger
(1994)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Thumbnail Sketches (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
Like many of my films THUMBNAIL SKETCHES began as a flipbook. However this particular book didn't really flip. Each page instead of being one phase in a series (like a frame of film), contained a complete cycle of 8 drawings arranged in a rectangular ring. The reader had to construct the information conceptually not just optically as if it were a mosaic of abstract comic strip panels. The film begins with a 'live' prologue documenting the book's original form; then follows its destruction by scissors, a brief autopsy illustrating the mechanics of movement, and its eventual animated rebirth.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Like many of my films THUMBNAIL SKETCHES began as a flipbook. However this particular book didn't really flip. Each page instead of being one phase in a series (like a frame of film), contained a complete cycle of 8 drawings arranged in a rectangular ring. The reader had to construct the information conceptually not just optically as if it were a mosaic of abstract comic strip panels. The film begins with a 'live' prologue documenting the book's original form; then follows its destruction by scissors, a brief autopsy illustrating the mechanics of movement, and its eventual animated rebirth.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive critique of corporate capitalism and consumer culture, using Coca-Cola as a primary case study to highlight issues of advertising manipulation and systemic economic influence.
Based on the lack of specific information regarding casting and narrative content, the movie is assessed as adhering to traditional representation and narrative framing, without explicit DEI initiatives or critiques of traditional identities in its narrative.
Secondary
The film satirizes the commercialization of faith through its depiction of a prominent televangelist who exploits his followers for personal gain. The narrative consistently exposes his hypocrisy, positioning organized Christianity as a vehicle for greed rather than genuine spiritual guidance.
Based on the lack of provided film details, it is not possible to evaluate the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'The Pause That Refreshes'. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ representation cannot be determined.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is provided regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures for "The Pause That Refreshes." Without a pre-existing canon or historical baseline, no characters can be identified as having undergone a gender swap.
This 1977 experimental film by Chuck Kleinhans is an original work without established characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous adaptations. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
More Like This
Leans Progressive
7.1
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
(2009)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
7.9
Gosford Park
(2001)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Progressive
6.9
Treasure Planet
(2002)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
7.9
School of Rock
(2003)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
8.0
Mulan
(1998)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
6.6
The Legend of Ochi
(2025)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.9
Edge of Tomorrow
(2014)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
6.7
Romeo + Juliet
(1996)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
6.8
Wayne's World
(1992)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Progressive
7.1
Babel
(2006)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.8
The Shawshank Redemption
(1994)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Leans Progressive
7.6
Return of the Jedi
(1983)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
6.7
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
(1998)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.0
Minority Report
(2002)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
7.4
V for Vendetta
(2005)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
7.7
The Hours
(2002)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
8.1
The Matrix
(1999)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Progressive
7.3
Bros
(2022)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
7.1
Ms .45
(1981)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate