The Big Empty (2005) is a 20-minute film starring Selma Blair and based on Alison Smith’s short story, “The Specialist.” Directed by Lisa Chang and Newton Thomas Sigel, the film appeared in the first issue of the DVD magazine Wholphin, published by McSweeney’s.
When I first saw the film, it struck me as beautiful, touching, and very funny–and more substantive than many feature films–and it strikes me the same way now, even after seeing it several times. Watch the entire film here: