Hangtime (2023)

It's Joe's first day as an art handler for Middle Passage Logistics. After a long drive from the city Joe and veteran art handler Arnold arrive at Mrs. Smith's impressive suburban mansion. The two unload their truck and carry a boxed artwork up to the door. Joe notices a label on the box and realizes it is an artwork by one of his favorite artists, Fred Rawlings. Mrs. Smith introduces herself to Joe and shares that before finding success, Fred Rawlings also used to work for Arnold. Joe can hardly contain his excitement, but Arnold quickly shuts him down. Joe and Arnold carefully unpack the artwork exposing a mesmerizing glimmering roped surface. As Arnold climbs the ladder to hang the piece the roped sculpture unravels itself and is revealed to be a diamond encrusted noose. Mrs. Smith is visibly aroused by the noose and has an intimate "moment" with the artwork. Joe can't believe his eyes. Arnold is unphased. After her "moment" with the noose, Mrs. Smith decides the work is not to her liking and instructs for it to be taken down to the basement. Mrs. Smith disappears upstairs leaving Joe and Arnold to finish the job. Joe and Arnold drive back to the city. Arnold takes note of Joe's silence. After parking, the two prepare to part ways but Arnold stops Joe and attempts to convince him to get back into the truck. Arnold has someone important for Joe to meet. Joe is skeptical, but gets back in the truck and they pull off. He has no clue where they are headed and figures the day can't get any stranger. Wrong. Welcome to the art world Joe.