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I have started a commentary series on youtube where I am discussing and analysing the construction of this movie and why I love it so much. I want it to be as casual, fun and gushy as possible. I explore naoko's career in general along the way and share my broad ideas about film, comics and art. the first 2 episodes are up, I hope you enjoy them!!!!!!!!

if you want a quick review, here you go:

visually stupendous…

monotonous numb grief isolation hellhole. amazing music. naoko's best when she uses minimalism or hides the full extent of a powerful emotion with restrained framing. the scene of the couple celebrating and dancing behind the curtains felt private and euphoric, viewing motion and emotion purely through sillhouetted figures, love at the center of the universe for these 2 alone. really captures this period of my life where my only joy was going through all of golden age simpsons and realjims…

fuck it new favourite piece of media in existence has dropped

here is some art I have made of it. it is not perfect but I hope to have fun with the imperfection of it in the same way totsuko does with ballet: www.instagram.com/p/DB5U7cPxQ6W/?igsh=dGFqNjYydDZwczY4

visually stupendous and purposefully and affectionately detailed, endlessly funny and endearing, ecstatically-appealing colours, has the quietness and loneliness and profound sadness in its stillness and simplicity that liz does but bundles it in a package which…