It was only towards the end of this episode the first time I saw it that I finally twigged as to what was actually happening, which was a huge "holy god, did they just do that?" moment. Deviously clever use of a recap episode, that...
It's also interesting how much memory is clearly a theme in this one - Utena is clearly very worried that there are things she's forgetting. Anthy's comment - "I didn't want to look at the real stars" - is somehow utterly painful.
Oh, and the Shadow Play Girls' quiz questions are just wonderful. ("Which of the following is eternal?" "Canned peaches." :)
All I will say about the next episode: watch it after dark if you can (this applies to most of the rest of the series, frankly - then again, when I first got to this point I ended up staying up 'til 3am to see the end because I couldn't stand the suspense). As with many, many films, it's just so much more atmospheric that way.
With a penistower that tall, he probably can... Besides, he's got a planetarium projector, so he's not looking at the real ones in any case.
As to closing the curtains, well, it's more a psychological thing than a screen contrast issue. There's something about being alone at night that I find utterly alters my outlook on what I'm watching (and not just for horror films, which Utena clearly is not). It may well just be me. :)
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It's also interesting how much memory is clearly a theme in this one - Utena is clearly very worried that there are things she's forgetting. Anthy's comment - "I didn't want to look at the real stars" - is somehow utterly painful.
Oh, and the Shadow Play Girls' quiz questions are just wonderful. ("Which of the following is eternal?" "Canned peaches." :)
All I will say about the next episode: watch it after dark if you can (this applies to most of the rest of the series, frankly - then again, when I first got to this point I ended up staying up 'til 3am to see the end because I couldn't stand the suspense). As with many, many films, it's just so much more atmospheric that way.
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Heh, with all the talk about stargazing, I couldn't help but be all, 'you all live in the city, you can't see the damn stars anyway!' :P
Would it still work if I just drew the shades and turned off the lights?
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As to closing the curtains, well, it's more a psychological thing than a screen contrast issue. There's something about being alone at night that I find utterly alters my outlook on what I'm watching (and not just for horror films, which Utena clearly is not). It may well just be me. :)
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