and the shifting power dynamics between the two men as they talk through their shared past. Critical Reception and Rankings

: Early "stag films" (underground adult films from the 1920s to 1940s) were often produced on cheap, low-grade film stock that degraded quickly, leaving a distinct bluish pallor on the screen.

It is frequently listed in reading order guides, such as those found on MyAnimeList , as part of a chronological sequence for the author's interconnected stories.

Why blue? Filmmakers of the era were visual poets. They used monochromatic color schemes to manipulate your emotions:

: Critics describe it as a "taboo-busting study" that holds back very little, making it one of the most polarizing independent films of its year. Independent Success