... Miller, the short film Spiderweb is based on Death and the Compass and for the most part, sticks very closely to its inspiration. The film is done in black and white, and keeps the swift pace that the short story embodies. The characters are introduced quickly, and the events culminate almost as soon as they begin. Spiderweb takes off on its ... own course, however, in its presentation. Paul Miller creates a very heady experiment in film noir, playfully toying with stereotypes and old detective film standards. The black and white canvas alone forces the viewer back to the days of movies...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School