Interspersed with these are green - tinted
installments of a science -
fiction side - story inspired by
Flash Gordon (one iteration
of which includes an apparent Star Wars parody — the
Flash Gordon serials were among Ruiz's childhood favorites); a Columbo - inspired detective story set at a country manor; a black - and - white romantic costume drama; a touch
of musical comedy; and a Western - style shootout inside the movie theater.