Karry
Best movie of this year hands down!
Donald Seymour
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
Isbel
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
marcus_stokes2000
*Design For SPOILERS* Woman dreams about a Masked Man bringing her a subpoena... no, worse, an invite to the General Motors Motorama, but she has practically nothing to wear for such an occasion (besides a pair of pink pajamas), so he gets her a gown.She goes to the Motorama, clutching the invitation to her booosoms, wants to buy every car she sees (and almost rolls one) and ends up in the Kitchen of Tomorrow, where all is automatized... and able to cook a cake *with candles and decoration*.Then she dances the ridiculous-yet-prophetic 'Dance of Tomorrow', presents some cars that apparently come with an assort of women (remember, though that the pregnant woman and the Schnauzer are optional), meets again with Man and they take off in his 'Extention Of My Manhood Car' on the Highway of Tomorrow, and apparently the short ends on a sour note, as the Bridge to the Future is out...Weird, wacky and goofy, this short is like a true acid trip in sparkling Technicolor, and the only one to have been aired both on the Art Channel and on MST3K, where it has been hilariously (and deservedly) sporked, even though it's already hilarious on his own.A movie to watch for fans of David Lynch especially, and probably the only MST3K that is watchable by itself.Design For Dreaming: 8/10.
superuser1400
i simply love this short film. It' about a woman who loves cars, who dreams about going to a futuristic car show, with a masked man. I love most of the 50's cars, and i love the part where they are in a kitchen, and we see all sorts of cool gadgets. Then she has her relaxing time, and takes out her wonderful cake, which is very amusing, and then they have a futuristic dance. Then they show a fabulous selection of cars and fashion, I love the cars and I love the fashion. Then they travel on a futuristic road, and we see the city of the future. I love the songs in this film, and I watch it often. I think that anyone who gets the chance should watch this film, as it's lots of fun. I think it's in the public domain, but I'm not sure. I give it 8 out of 10.
tforbes-2
This is actually one film that airs both on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and on the Arts channel.It is MST3K material, because this film is indeed goofy. It offers the characters plenty of material to poke fun at. Yet, the Arts channel also shows this film, as (presumably) an example of this genre of film, one that promotes GM products.Do not take this film seriously. It was produced by GM in 1956 to promote its cars, and it reflects the era in which it was produced. Tad Tadlock is definitely attractive in the fantasy role in which she plays, and it is a shame she did not do more acting assignments.I also think the production is the star of this show, and I can see where it might have influenced two shows, "The Twilight Zone" and "Batman":--Tadlock's "Dance of Tomorrow" is very similar to the dance Suzanne Lloyd performed in the 1959 episode of "The Twilight Zone" she appeared in, "Perchance to Dream." Lloyd's character seems to have influenced the character of Catwoman in "Batman," which aired a full decade after "Design for Dreaming."--Also, the production value and visuals (the rich color and fantasy sequences) remind one of the "Batman" series--as does the masked male figure. Holy tie-in!Yes, this is a plug for GM cars, but it is fascinating to see what was offered for the future (especially the Impala and Firebird). Even if all of this is a fantasy, so what? This is real eye candy, and a fascinating piece of history that is available both on MST3K and the Arts channel, depending on what you prefer.
tork_110
Ok, maybe I'm a little bias, but I love every minute of this ten minute commercial (except maybe the minute where they show the cars.)The reason why I love this short is the cute star, Tad Tadlock. It's fun watching her reactions to the new cars and the Kitchen of Tomorrow. She even gets the opportunity to perform the Dance of Tomorrow. This woman could sell me the goofy looking Firebird 2. It's a real shame that she didn't appear in any feature films at this poin in her career.The singing is very good in this short. The woman singer has a cute voice and it complements Tad's character.Some people criticize this short. This film shouldn't be taken so seriously. The story takes place in a dream. It's suppose to be a fantasy! The Highway of Tomorrow is neat, even if you can tell what it is. The film was made to sell cars, but it's a lot of fun to watch.I recommend this film and the similar yet inferior "A Touch of Magic".
