Ebony & Ivory Review – A Surreal Indie Comedy Nothing Like the Classic Duo
Crafted by Jim Hosking, renowned as a eccentric deadpan offbeat humor, this feature presents a strange humorous story which seems reminiscent of a long sketch by a well-known pair of performers. Audiences may catch themselves chuckling in a spirit of surrender, struggling to process the repetitive and absurd dialogue shared by its pair of performers.
The Story
Located on a coastal region in 1981, the story introduces an artist under the alias Paul with a faux Liverpool accent. He welcomes a guest making his way via a dinghy across rough seas. We meet a sightless iconic performer referred to as Stevie, yet somehow appears to notice and mock the other's oddest habit: a cheerful positive signal.
This pair are acted by an actor and Gil Gex, both Hosking’s frequent actors.
Bizarre Moments
Over tea, some alcohol, and a “doobie-woobie”, the discussions progress as if two aliens encountering each other on unfamiliar ground. Their dynamic changes from wariness and animosity, before settling into a tentative acceptance. This bond survives through joint activities such as taking a dip icy waves, dressing up in woolly costumes while bleating, and other unusual adventures.
Behind the Song?
Can this odd encounter really lead to the situation where two great artists to write what would become the ultimate celebrated pro-harmony pop songs ever recorded? Maybe. However at no point are viewers shown actually delve into its creation, try out tunes, or write verses – presumably due to copyright issues. Even so, it offers laughs in moments one of them multiple times exclaims those words in his Stateside tone. Pure nonsense remains an uncommon delight.
